The Levitt Foundation
Invitation OnlyPotomac, Maryland · EIN 42-6052427 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
76% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Rockville, MD | General support | $335,000 |
| Curebound | San Diego, CA | General support | $300,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | General support | $110,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center | Des Moines, IA | General support | $75,200 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $75,000 |
| Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital | Washington, DC | General support | $75,000 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | General support | $64,000 |
| Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center | Washington, DC | General support | $40,000 |
| Chabad Shul of Potomac | Potomac, MD | General support | $26,000 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Washington, DC | General support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines | Waukee, IA | General support | $15,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $15,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Kollel | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| The Backstorygroup | Rockville, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Iowa Hillel | Iowa City, IA | General support | $8,600 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | Washington, DC | General support | $7,500 |
| The Froth and Bubble Foundation for Food Assistance | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $5,500 |
| Tifereth Israel Synagogue | Des Moines, IA | General support | $5,360 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School | Rockville, MD | General support | $5,180 |
| Des Moines Symphony | Des Moines, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Iowa Jewish Historical Society | Wuakee, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Stanley Museum of Art | Iowa City, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington | Rockville, MD | General support | $2,500 |
| Zionist Rabbinic Coalition | Potomac, MD | General support | $2,500 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | General support | $1,500 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Meor Maryland | College Park, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Nature Sacred | Annapolis, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | General support | $550 |
| Alef Bet Montessori School | Bethesda, MD | General support | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $500 |
| Museum of Arts & Design | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| The Brenton Arboretum | Dallas Center, IA | General support | $500 |
| Beit T'shuvah | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $100 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Indianola, IA | General support | $100 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | General support | $100 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | Rancho Mirage, CA | General support | $100 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Temple Israel | Omaha, NE | General support | $100 |
| Aurora Health Care Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $50 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Des Moines, IA | General support | $50 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | General support | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,279,140 | 46 |
| 2023 | $1,494,986 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102180
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6052427
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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