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Howard and Irene Levine

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 954663360  ·  Private foundation

Howard and Irene Levine is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $598K in grants paid and $17.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 187 individual grants from this funder — $7.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$598K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$17.1M
Total assets
187
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Howard and Irene Levine funds

Howard and Irene Levine's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, early childhood education, education, faith-based (jewish), faith-based, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Howard and Irene Levine, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
UCLA Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHAIR IN MOVEMENT DISORDERS; ENDOWED MOVEMENT DISORDERS RESEARCH FUND.
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2023
UCLA Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FCHAIR IN MOVEMENT DISORDERS; ENDOWED MOVEMENT DISORDERS RESEARCH FUND.
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2024
Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging
TO ESTABLISH THE SPIRITUAL LIFE PROGRAM AT FOUNTAINVIEW GONDA AND TERRACE PAVILLION
Reseda, CA$1.0M2024
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Various, CA$906K2022
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Various, CA$598K2020
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Various, CA$555K2019
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Various, CA$320K2017
Mercy Housing California
TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND GYMNASIUM AT THE SUNNYDALE HUB; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
San Francisco, CA$210K2024
Mercy Housing California
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND GYMNASIUM; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$205K2023
Moishe House
FOR BASE IN LOS ANGELES; TO SUPPORT MOISHE HOUSE LOS ANGELES - PICO-ROBERTSON; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Encinitas, CA$120K2024
Valley Beth Shalom
FOR RABBI NOLAN'S DISCRETIONARY FUNDS; FOR RABBI FEINSTEIN'S DISCRETIONARY FUNDS; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Encino, CA$107K2024
Camp Ramah in California Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Encino, CA$100K2024
Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc
SPONSORSHIP OF THE HOUSING TECHNOLOGY SERIES
Oakland, CA$100K2023
The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America
WORK IN LOS ANGELES; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$60K2023
The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America
FOR WORK IN LOS ANGELES
New York, NY$60K2024

Howard and Irene Levine giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$320K
2019$555K
2020$598K
2022$906K
2023$2.2M
2024$3.3M

How to apply for funding from Howard and Irene Levine

Howard and Irene Levine's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Howard and Irene Levine

Does Howard and Irene Levine accept grant applications?
Howard and Irene Levine's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Howard and Irene Levine fund?
Howard and Irene Levine's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include UCLA Foundation, UCLA Foundation, Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Howard and Irene Levine give in grants?
Howard and Irene Levine reported $598K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.9M over 187 grants.
Where is Howard and Irene Levine located?
Howard and Irene Levine is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954663360.
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About this profile. This page is built from Howard and Irene Levine's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Howard and Irene Levine. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.