The Myron P Leven Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaterford, Michigan · EIN 38-3443921 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$389K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$7.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,500.
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
10% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Sed (Latin American for Social & Economic Dev) | Detroit, MI | Student scholarships | $103,900 |
| Detroit Symphony and Metro Youth Orchestra | Detroit, MI | To promote appreciation of the arts | $62,000 |
| Other Colleges and Universities | Various, MI | Student scholarships | $59,000 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Student scholarships for chicano studies | $53,000 |
| University of Michigan (Ann Arbor & Dearborn) | Ann Arbor, MI | Student scholarships | $33,500 |
| Gesher Human Services | Southfield, MI | To support various programs | $12,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Walled Alke, MI | To support needs of fidf soldiers | $10,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | To support the arts | $8,750 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | Student scholarships | $7,000 |
| Michigan Science Center | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $6,375 |
| Wrcj 909 Fm Radio | Wixom, MI | To support love for jazz | $6,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Troy, MI | To support research and development | $5,000 |
| Michigan Jazz Festival | Livonia, MI | Stage sponsorship | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To support st. jude to battle diseases | $5,000 |
| Gilda's Club of Metro Detroit | Royal Oak, MI | To support cancer patients | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | West Bloomfield, MI | To help under priviledged individuals | $2,500 |
| Detroit Historical Society | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| LA Sed & Mpl Learning Center | Detroit, MI | Charitable supplies | $1,685 |
| B'nai B'rith International | Washington DC, DC | To support the jewish community | $1,500 |
| Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | To support cancer research | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $388,710 | 20 |
| 2024 | $341,782 | 20 |
| 2023 | $309,878 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102366
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3443921
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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