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Levi Strauss Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 946064702  ·  Private foundation

Levi Strauss Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $9.1M in annual giving against $76.0M in assets. This page documents the 332 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Levi Strauss Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$9.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$76.0M
Total assets
332
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Levi Strauss Foundation funds

Levi Strauss Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducation

Populations it has supported include black communities, women girls.

black communitieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Levi Strauss Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Online Giving Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Newark, DE$7.9M2024
Uk Online Giving Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORY
$1.1M2024
Center for Reproductive Rights
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO PROTECT WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN THE U.S.
New York, NY$507K2022
Faith in Action
TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF A LEADING SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN YEAR FOUR OF THE PIONE
Washington, DC$460K2020
Aids United
TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES IMPACT BY HIV/AIDS AND COVID-19 THROUGH THE RELIEF, RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE FUND. TO SUPPORT AID
Washington, DC$330K2020
International Planned Parenthood Federation Worldwide Inc
TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR FEMALE APPAREL WORKERS IN ASIA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THROUGH THE "IN
Washington, DC$300K2020
Cair San Francisco Bay Area
GENERAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE "PIONEERS IN JUSTICE" PROGRAM FOR LEGAL AID, CIVIL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORK FOR MUSLIM COMMUNITIES
Santa Clara, CA$277K2022
Pangea Legal Services
GENERAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE "PIONEERS IN JUSTICE" PROGRAM FOR PANGEA LEGAL SERVICES' LITIGATION, DEPORTATION DEFENSE AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERME
San Francisco, CA$277K2022
Working Partnerships USA
GENERAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE "PIONEERS IN JUSTICE" PROGRAM FOR ADVOCACY, PUBLIC POLICY, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING WORK AND TO SUPPORT THE RESI
San Jose, CA$277K2022
Transgender Law Center
TO PROTECT THE CIVIL LIBERTIES OF THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY IN THE U.S. THROUGH ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TR
San Francisco, CA$250K2017
National Domestic Workers Alliance
TO ACTIVATE HIGHLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS BY SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS ALLIANCE EFFORTS TO REGIST
New York, NY$250K2020
National Immigration Law Center
TO PROTECT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF VULNERABLE IMMIGRANTS THROUGH LITIGATION, ADVOCACY AND NARRATIVE CHANGE.
Los Angeles, CA$250K2020
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
TO SUPPORT THE RESILIENCE AND WELL-BEING OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR MARLENE SANCHEZ, A PARTICIPATING MEMBER OF PIONEERS IN JUSTICE, IN RECOGNITION O
Oakland, CA$236K2022
Transgender Law Center
TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF A LEADING SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN YEAR FOUR OF THE PIONE
Oakland, CA$230K2020
Somos Mayfair
TO SUPPORT THE RESILIENCE, WELL-BEING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF DIRECTOR CAMILLE LLANES-FONTANILLA AND GENERAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE "PION
San Jose, CA$228K2022

Levi Strauss Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.3M
2020$9.1M
2022$9.6M
2023$5.9M
2024$9.3M

How to apply for funding from Levi Strauss Foundation

Levi Strauss Foundation'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. You can review the foundation directly at levistrauss.com/levi-strauss-foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about Levi Strauss Foundation

Does Levi Strauss Foundation accept grant applications?
Levi Strauss Foundation'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 Levi Strauss Foundation fund?
Levi Strauss Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include American Online Giving Foundation, Uk Online Giving Foundation, Center for Reproductive Rights. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Levi Strauss Foundation give in grants?
Levi Strauss Foundation reported $9.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $40.2M over 332 grants.
Where is Levi Strauss Foundation located?
Levi Strauss Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 946064702.
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About this profile. This page is built from Levi Strauss Foundation'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 Levi Strauss Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.