Barbara & Jerry Levin Charitable Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting various charitable initiatives, primarily within the Jewish community. Its mission centers on providing general-purpose funding to a range of organizations that serve diverse needs, including human services, education, and community engagement. The foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting local charities, particularly in the Charlotte area, while also extending its support to organizations in other states. Overall, it aims to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities through its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize charitable organizations with a clear local or community connection—especially Jewish community organizations and local human-service groups in North Carolina—seeking modest general-purpose grants.
Good Fit
- • Local presence or operations in North Carolina, especially in Charlotte-area Jewish community organizations.
- • Programs aligned with general-purpose community, human services, or Jewish communal support.
- • Comfort with modest award sizes (mostly under $10K).
- • Relationships or introductions to foundation leadership or local intermediaries.
Geography
Grants appear concentrated in one state—about 79% of dollars went to North Carolina—while smaller awards were made to recipients across six states, so the footprint is primarily in-state with some limited out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 25 distinct grantees, and across three years the portfolio funds many different independent charities rather than a single beneficiary, although dollar-weighting favors a handful of top recipients.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows the foundation funded many new organizations in the latest year, but the foundation explicitly notes it only funds preselected organizations and does not run an open application process, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio via an unsolicited proposal.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
