Edward & Karen Levene Char Found Trust
Invitation OnlyDorset, Vermont · EIN 16-6283714 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$94K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glimmerglass Festival | Cooperstown, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Town Hall Arts Center | Littleton, CO | General | $15,000 |
| Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra | Binghamton, NY | General | $8,000 |
| Wskg Public Tv & Radio | Vestal, NY | General | $8,000 |
| Manchester Community Food Cupboard | Manchester, VT | General | $5,000 |
| Southwestern Vermont Healthcare Foundation | Bennington, VT | General | $3,500 |
| Merck Forest & Farmland | Rupert, VT | General | $3,000 |
| Burr & Burton Academy | Manchester, VT | General | $2,500 |
| Friends of Hildene Inc | Manchester, VT | General | $2,500 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Vna & Hospice - Southwest Region | Bennington, VT | General | $2,500 |
| Doctors Care | Littleton, CO | General | $2,000 |
| Rod Serling Foundation | Binghamton, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Stratton Community Foundation | Stratton Mountain, VT | General | $2,000 |
| Swallow Hill Music Association | Denver, CO | General | $2,000 |
| Temple Concord | Binghamton, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Vibrant Littleton | Littleton, CO | General | $2,000 |
| Community Services of Broomfield | Broomfield, CO | General | $1,500 |
| Friends of Troop 332 | Manchester, VT | General | $1,500 |
| Grey Fox Educational Programs | Utica, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center | Lebanon, NH | General | $1,000 |
| Haat Force South Metro | Englewood, CO | General | $1,000 |
| Pomfret School | Pomfret, CT | General | $1,000 |
| South Metro Community Foundation | Littleton, CO | General | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Evansville, WY | General | $500 |
| Friends of Littleton Library | Littleton, CO | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $1,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349103280
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6283714
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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