Irving and Dorothy Levy Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6045321 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5.8M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$22.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uw Foundation - Phillip a Levy Engineering Hall | Madison, WI | Educational | $5,000,000 |
| Uw Foundation - L&s Building | Madison, WI | Educational | $500,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | Rochester, MN | Hospital science and research | $50,000 |
| Uw Foundation - Carbone Cancer Center | Madison, WI | Educational research | $35,000 |
| Madison Jewish Federation | Madison, WI | Religious | $25,000 |
| St Marys Hospital Foundation | Madison, WI | Hospital science and research | $25,000 |
| Uw Foundation - Waisman Center | Madison, WI | Educational | $25,000 |
| Uw Foundation - Dept of Opthamology | Madison, WI | Educational research | $20,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch | Madison, WI | Religious | $15,000 |
| Uw Campus - Chabad House | Madison, WI | Religious | $15,000 |
| Uw Foundation - Dept of Urology | Madison, WI | Educational research | $15,000 |
| Uw-Madison Hillel | Madison, WI | Religious | $15,000 |
| Beth Israel Center | Madison, WI | Religious | $10,000 |
| Jewish Social Services | Madison, WI | Religious | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Madison, WI | Religious | $10,000 |
| Uw Foundation - Chazen Art Museum | Madison, WI | Civic and com | $10,000 |
| Access Community Health Center - Evjue Clinic | Madison, WI | Civic and community service | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross - Badger Chapter | Madison, WI | Civic and community service | $5,000 |
| Congregation Sons of Abraham - LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Religious | $5,000 |
| Porchlight Inc | Madison, WI | Civic and community service | $5,000 |
| The River Food Pantry | Madison, WI | Civic and community service | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,805,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $6,310,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $850,100 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610979349100506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6045321
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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