Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCamden, New Jersey · EIN 20-8140755 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3M
Organizations funded124
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$210K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MPL FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 90708, Camden NJ 08101 |
| Phone | 8965960500 |
| Form and materials | GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE TUITION: THE RESIDENT'S APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS; 2) PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE TO AN UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY; 3) THREE ONE-PAGE CHARACTER REFEREENCES,INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE REFERENCE FROM A TEACHER; AND 4) AN ESSAY OR PRESENTATION FOCUSING ON THE RESIDENT'S EXPECTED FIELD OF STUDY. THE FOUNDATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IT DEEMS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WILL GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE TUITION TO RESIDENTS OF LOW-INCOME AND MID-INCOME COMMUNITITES. RESIDENTS INCLUDE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE NAMES APPEAR ON THE MOST RECENT OWNER'S CERTIFICATION OR COMPLIANCE WITH HUD'S TENANT ELIGIBIITY AND RENT PROCEDURES FORM. IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE, THE GROSS INCOME OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF THE RECIPIENT MUST FALL WITHIN RANGE OF THE LOW-INCOME AND MID-INCOME LIMITS OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE RECIPIENT RESIDES. IN ADDITION, THE RESIDENT MUST HAVE A MINIMIM OF A C OR 2.0 CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE LEVEL. THE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE APPLIED TOWARDS THE PAYMENT OF TUITION EXPENSES FOR ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE. THE STUDENT MAY ELECT TO ACCEPT ONLY A PORTION OF SUCH GRANT IN THE FIRST YEAR AND APPLY THE REST TOWARDS SUBSEQUENT YEARS. IF THE STUDENT MAKES THIS ELECTION THE REST OF THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE INVESTED ON THE STUDENT'S BEHALF BY THE FOUNDATION, AND THE AMOUNT INVESTED PLUS ANY INVESTMENT INCOME WILL BE PAI |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
82% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation | Camden, NJ | Program support | $1,950,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | New York City, NY | Program support | $200,000 |
| Paws | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $125,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Scholarship | $48,168 |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $37,615 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $25,032 |
| The Cooper Foundation | Camden, NJ | Program support | $25,000 |
| St Croix Animal Welfare Center | Kingshill, VI | Program support | $25,000 |
| Providence Animal Shelter | Providence, RI | Program support | $20,000 |
| Saint Joseph University | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $18,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Rutgers University | Camden, NJ | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Kutztown University | Kutztown, PA | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Scholarship | $12,728 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Nj Aid for Animals | Cedar Brook, NJ | Program support | $10,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Baywater Animal Rescue | Cambridge, MD | Program support | $10,000 |
| Mjust Inc (Sunshine Closet) | Lafayette, NJ | Program support | $10,000 |
| West Chester University | West Chester, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| UC Regents | Oakland, CA | Scholarship | $8,890 |
| Pspca | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $7,500 |
| Muttville Senior Dog Rescue | San Francisco, CA | Program support | $7,500 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of Ocean City | Ocean City, NJ | Program support | $7,000 |
| Animal Welfare Association | Voorhees, NJ | Program support | $7,000 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown, PA | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Cochise College | Sierra Vista, AZ | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Mississippi State University | Starkville, MS | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| California State University- Northridge | Northridge, CA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| St Marys College of Maryland | St Marys City, MD | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Camden County College | Camden, NJ | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Menlo College | Atherton, CA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Penn State Berks | Reading, PA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Texas Permian Basin | Odessa, TX | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Columbia College | Columbia, SC | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Indiana University - Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Wingate University | Wingate, NC | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Porterville College | Porterville, CA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Rockford University | Rockford, IL | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Stockton University | Galloway, NJ | Scholarship | $5,766 |
| St Charles Borremeo Parish | Cinnaminson, NJ | Program support | $5,000 |
| New Leash on Life | Narberth, PA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Animal Adoption Center | Lindenwood, NJ | Program support | $5,000 |
| Pets of the Homeless | Carson City, NV | Program support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 124 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,047,357 | 126 |
| 2023 | $2,072,096 | 107 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8140755
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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