The Edward L Levine Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to philanthropic efforts primarily supporting Jewish organizations and community services. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of the Jewish community, as evidenced by significant grants to local Jewish institutions and charities. Additionally, the foundation supports various human services, including organizations that provide care for children, and has shown interest in wildlife conservation. The foundation's activities predominantly benefit recipients located in Ohio, indicating a strong regional focus.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit with an existing relationship or local presence in the Cincinnati/Ohio Jewish and community-service ecosystem, seeking grants in the $5K–$75K range for program or gift-style support.
Good Fit
- • Established ties or introductions to foundation directors or known grantees in Cincinnati.
- • Work focused on Jewish community services, local human services, or community organizations in Ohio.
- • Budget and project scale aligned with past awards (roughly $5,000–$75,000).
- • Track record of collaboration with organizations already in the foundation’s portfolio.
Geography
Grants appear in three states, but the vast majority of dollars (about 83% in 2023) went to organizations in Ohio, especially Cincinnati, indicating a regional focus with limited out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct grantees (a meaningful spread for a small foundation) and six recurring grantees from the prior year, so the portfolio funds multiple independent organizations even though dollars are concentrated among a few recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected applicants and no public application route or contact details were identified; while three new grantees appeared in 2023, the giving pattern and stated invite-only policy make unsolicited entry unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
