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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-6204678

Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 91 grants and $3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

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Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,964,300

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $199,275,145

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,865,480

    Grants listed
    139
    Assets, end of year
    $169,756,709

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,229,975

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $174,754,778

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,065,807

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $181,707,670

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,580,106

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $171,702,252

Grants paid in 2024

91 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Friends of Levitt Pavilion DaytonDayton, OH

    Community programming support

    $250,000
  2. Friends of Levitt Pavilion DenverDenver, CO

    Community programming support

    $250,000
  3. Friends of Levitt Pavilion City of AngelsLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $238,000
  4. Friends of Levitt Pavilion ArlingtonArlington, TX

    Community programming support

    $225,000
  5. Friends of Levitt Pavilion SteelstacksBethlehem, PA

    Community programming support

    $200,000
  6. Friends of Levitt Shell Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD

    Community programming support

    $200,000
  7. Imagine Los Angeles IncLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $65,000
  8. Friends of Levitt Pavilion San JoseSan Jose, CA

    Community programming support

    $60,000
  9. My Friend's PlaceLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $50,000
  10. International Latino Cultural CenterChicago, IL

    Community programming support

    $40,000
  11. Catamount Film & Arts CoSt Johnsbury, VT

    Community programming support

    $35,000
  12. Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission IncValdosta, GA

    Community programming support

    $35,000
  13. 646 DowntownFort Smith, AR

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  14. Allegany Arts CouncilCumberland, MD

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  15. Arts and Cultural Alliance of St LucieFort Pierce, FL

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  16. Black Belt Community FoundationSelma, AL

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  17. Brewery Arts CenterCarson City, NV

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  18. Cityfest IncWilmington, DE

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  19. Colusa County Arts CouncilColusa, CA

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  20. Cowan Community Action Group IncWhitesburg, KY

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  21. Create Portage County IncStevens Point, WI

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  22. Creative WacoWaco, TX

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  23. Csun FoundationNorthridge, CA

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  24. Discover Downtown Middlesboro IncMiddlesboro, KY

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  25. Downtown Springfield Heritage FoundationSpringfield, IL

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  26. Earlham Chicks with Checks IncEarlham, IA

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  27. First Friday BereaBerea, KY

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  28. Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural DistrictGallup, NM

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  29. Galva Arts Council IncGalva, IL

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  30. Hana ArtsHana, HI

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  31. Harrisonburg Downtown RenaissanceHarrisonburg, VA

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  32. Jazz on WheelsFlint, MI

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  33. Jefferson County Parks and RecreationShenandoah Junction, WV

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  34. John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WI

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  35. Main Street Batesville IncBatesville, AR

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  36. Marion Cultural Alliance IncOcala, FL

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  37. Neighborworks Blackstone River ValleyWoonsocket, RI

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  38. On Broadway IncGreen Bay, WI

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  39. Rise ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  40. Scissortail Productions IncNorman, OK

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  41. Scotland SaturdaysBaton Rouge, LA

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  42. Utica Monday Nite CorporationUtica, NY

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  43. Vision SoldotnaSoldotna, AK

    Community programming support

    $30,000
  44. Big Car Media IncIndianapolis, IN

    Community programming support

    $28,000
  45. Black Cultural ZoneOakland, CA

    Community programming support

    $28,000
  46. Blinknow FoundationMenham, NJ

    Community programming support

    $25,000
  47. Catalyst CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $25,000
  48. Cedars-SinaiLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $25,000
  49. City Parks Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Community programming support

    $15,000
  50. Supporters of Braddock Drive ElementaryCulver City, CA

    Community programming support

    $15,000
  51. Music Forward FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    Community programming support

    $12,000
  52. The Music CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $11,000
  53. Art as MentorshipKansas City, MO

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  54. Bergen Catholic High SchoolOradell, NJ

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  55. Boys and Girls Club of Metro Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  56. Everybody Dance La(the Gabriella Foundation)Los Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  57. Folk Alliance InternationalKansas City, MO

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  58. Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  59. Make Music Alliance IncBrooklyn, NY

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  60. Operation HopeFairfield, CT

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  61. Pets Are Wonderful Supportlos AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  62. Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  63. Springs Food Pantry IncEast Hampton, NY

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  64. The San Diego Foundation-Friends of La PuSan Diego, CA

    Community programming support

    $10,000
  65. Center for Music EcosystemsHuntsville, AL

    Community programming support

    $7,500
  66. Advocates for Children of NY IncNew York, NY

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  67. Bams Fest IncDorchester, MA

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  68. Connecticut Humane SocietyNewington, CT

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  69. Five Points Music FoundationRoanoke, VA

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  70. Heart of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  71. Higher Purpose CoClarksdale, MS

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  72. Liberty Hill FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  73. Selby Ave JazzfestSt Paul, MN

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  74. Sound Mind LiveBrooklyn, NY

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  75. The Community Chest of EnglewoodEnglewood, NJ

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  76. The Ryan Perry Foundation IncAmagansett, NY

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  77. Whippoorwill Arts IncSan Rafael, CA

    Community programming support

    $5,000
  78. Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $3,000
  79. Arlington Rotary FoundationArlington, TX

    Community programming support

    $2,500
  80. Ralph Wilson Park ConservancyBuffalo, NY

    Community programming support

    $2,000
  81. BodytrafficLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $1,000
  82. Clearity FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Community programming support

    $1,000
  83. Colburn SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $1,000
  84. Scripps CollegeClaremont, CA

    Community programming support

    $1,000
  85. Young Concert ArtistsNew York, NY

    Community programming support

    $1,000
  86. California Dance InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $500
  87. New Village Girls AcademyLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $500
  88. Stratton - Petit FoundationWoodlandhills, CA

    Community programming support

    $500
  89. The Humane Farming AssociationSan Rafael, CA

    Community programming support

    $300
  90. Cedar-Sinai Women's GuildBeverly Hills, CA

    Community programming support

    $250
  91. Volunteer CollectiveLos Angeles, CA

    Community programming support

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture36 grants $1,227,00056% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation4 grants $272,00012% of the total
  3. Education6 grants $249,00011% of the total
  4. Community development8 grants $215,00010% of the total
  5. Human services4 grants $125,2506% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $40,0002% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $50,3002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California32 grants $673,300
  2. Texas3 grants $257,500
  3. Colorado1 grant $250,000
  4. Ohio1 grant $250,000
  5. Pennsylvania1 grant $200,000
  6. South Dakota1 grant $200,000
  7. Illinois3 grants $100,000
  8. Arkansas3 grants $90,000
  9. Kentucky3 grants $90,000
  10. Wisconsin3 grants $90,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John McNamaraDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kathy Eberly OvittDIRECTOR / CO-CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Larry ChaifetzDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Pasy WangDIRECTOR/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Peter E LevittDIRECTOR / CO-CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sharon YazowskiDIRECTOR/SEC/PRES/CEO Hours 40Pay $316,000
  • Helen JohnsonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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