Levi Strauss Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-6064702 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2023)$9.3M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$28,130
Total assets$80.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $13,730 and $120,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | General operating support | $7,932,915 |
| Uk Online Giving Foundation | London, UK | General operating suppory | $1,050,000 |
| Standup Movement Lanka | Katunayake, CE | General operating support to advance the rights of apparel workers and in sri lanka. | $120,000 |
| Lemonada Media Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Project support for podcast on democracy. | $75,000 |
| Manaus Consulting | Sherman Oaks, CA | Project related expense (pre) to advance new frontiers in worker well-being and document best practices and innovative approaches… | $30,063 |
| Manaus Consulting | Sherman Oaks, CA | Pre for wwb | $28,130 |
| Lightbox Collaborative | Alameda, CA | Worker well-being strategy grant | $21,000 |
| Mce Social Capital | San Francisco, CA | Mce capital 2023 guarantor contribution, loan losses | $13,730 |
| Manaus Consulting | Sherman Oaks, CA | Pre to reframe wwb research for brand audiences - added scope | $12,410 |
| Mce Social Capital | San Francisco, CA | Mce capital 2024 guarantor contribution, loan losses | $8,450 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | General operating support | $2,135,000 |
| Uk Online Giving Foundation | London, | General operating support | $1,260,000 |
| Lightbox Collaborative | San Francisco, CA | Worker well-being strategy grant | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,291,698 | 13 |
| 2022 | $6,333,325 | 98 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532799349100628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6064702
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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