Leva Family Foundation

EIN 81-2973239 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.7K Funds in IL, NY, NC +11
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Leva Family Foundation based in IL paid 142 grants totaling $503.1K to 118 organizations across 14 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $60K, with a median of $1.7K. Its largest recipients included JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES - COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR PEACE, and UNITED WAY OF METRO CHICAGO - CHICAGO FUND FOR SAFE & PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$8,764,420
Giving (latest yr)
$503,101
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
142
Median grant
$1.7K
Recipients
118
States reached
14
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago$70,439
  • Metropolitan Family Services - Community Partners for Peace$25,000
  • United Way of Metro Chicago - Chicago Fund for Safe & Peaceful Communities$25,000
  • Highland Park Community Foundation$20,800
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository$20,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$326,587 · 99 grants
  • New York$94,519 · 12 grants
  • North Carolina$28,035 · 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$22,603 · 3 grants
  • California$14,600 · 8 grants
  • Wisconsin$5,800 · 5 grants

Grants Paid (142)

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
New York, NY
Religious, Various Services
$60,000
United Way of Metro Chicago - Chicago Fund for Safe & Peaceful Communities
Chicago, IL
Human Services - Violence Prevention
$25,000
Metropolitan Family Services - Community Partners for Peace
Chicago, IL
Human Services - Violence Prevention
$25,000
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Geneva, IL
Food Banks, Food Pantries
$20,000
Partners IN Health
Boston, MA
International Healthcare
$20,000
Highland Park Community Foundation
Highland Park, IL
Community Support
$20,000
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, IL
Food Banks, Food Pantries
$20,000
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic - Sponsor Spring Event
Cary, NC
Legal Aid Services
$20,000
Erie Family Health Foundation
Chicago, IL
Healthcare
$15,000
Jewish National Fund
New York, NY
International Support - Israel
$10,000
Sunshine Enterprises Next Level Exchange
Chicago, IL
Poverty
$10,000
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
New York, NY
Religious, Various Services
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Leva Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Leva Family Foundation reported 142 itemized grants totaling $503.1K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $60K (median $1.7K).

Recent recipients include JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES - COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR PEACE, UNITED WAY OF METRO CHICAGO - CHICAGO FUND FOR SAFE & PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES, among 118 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Leva Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Leva Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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