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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 81-2973239

Leva Family Foundation

A private foundation in Highland Park, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 142 grants and $503,101 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $503,101

    Grants listed
    142
    Assets, end of year
    $8,764,420

  • Tax year 2024

    $440,134

    Grants listed
    159
    Assets, end of year
    $7,771,180

  • Tax year 2023

    $388,033

    Grants listed
    138
    Assets, end of year
    $6,788,156

  • Tax year 2022

    $287,660

    Grants listed
    119
    Assets, end of year
    $6,111,082

  • Tax year 2021

    $281,365

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $5,249,493

  • Tax year 2020

    $447,677

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $4,008,886

Grants paid in 2025

142 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL

    Religious, various services

    $60,000
  2. Metropolitan Family Services - Community Partners for PeaceChicago, IL

    Human services - violence prevention

    $25,000
  3. United Way of Metro Chicago - Chicago Fund for Safe & Peaceful CommunitiesChicago, IL

    Human services - violence prevention

    $25,000
  4. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    Food banks, food pantries

    $20,000
  5. Highland Park Community FoundationHighland Park, IL

    Community support

    $20,000
  6. North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic - Sponsor Spring EventCary, NC

    Legal aid services

    $20,000
  7. Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL

    Food banks, food pantries

    $20,000
  8. Partners in HealthBoston, MA

    International healthcare

    $20,000
  9. Erie Family Health FoundationChicago, IL

    Healthcare

    $15,000
  10. Jewish National FundRockville Ctr, NY

    International support - israel

    $10,000
  11. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL

    Religious, various services

    $10,000
  12. Sunshine Enterprises Next Level ExchangeChicago, IL

    Poverty

    $10,000
  13. Bernie's Book BankLake Bluff, IL

    Education

    $8,500
  14. Rise Against HungerRaleigh, NC

    Global hunger

    $8,035
  15. Mercy Home for Boys and Girls - Lux SponsorChicago, IL

    Children services

    $7,500
  16. Spark VenturesChicago, IL

    International relief

    $6,218
  17. Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook, IL

    Cancer support

    $5,000
  18. Institute for Nonviolence ChicagoChicago, IL

    Community support - violence provention

    $5,000
  19. JCFS ChicagoChicago, IL

    Social services

    $5,000
  20. JosselynNorthbrook, IL

    Social services / mental health

    $5,000
  21. Lake County Community FoundationGrayslake, IL

    Community support

    $5,000
  22. Magen David AdomNew York, NY

    Emergency support - israel

    $5,000
  23. Mothers Trust FoundationChicago, IL

    Children services

    $5,000
  24. Strides for Peace - Race SponsorChicago, IL

    Public, society benefit - multipurpose

    $5,000
  25. Spark VenturesChicago, IL

    International relief

    $4,612
  26. College Bound Opportunities - Sponsor Summer EventRiverwoods, IL

    Scholarships, student financial aid services, awards

    $4,500
  27. The ArkChicago, IL

    Social services - seniors

    $3,600
  28. Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY

    Scholarships, student financial aid services, awards

    $3,500
  29. Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, IL

    Scholarships, student financial aid services, awards

    $3,500
  30. JCC Camp InterlakenEagle River, WI

    General support

    $3,500
  31. Simon Wiesenthal CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Civil rights, social action

    $3,500
  32. Village EnterpriseSan Carlos, CA

    International relief

    $3,500
  33. Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, IL

    Children services

    $3,138
  34. Gi Research Foundation - Golf Cart SponsorHighland Park, IL

    Digestive disease research

    $3,100
  35. Hello Baby - Kroeschell Outing SponsorChicago, IL

    Social support

    $3,012
  36. Center for Enriched Living (cel)Riverwoods, IL

    Human services - disabilities

    $2,900
  37. Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer FoundationChicago, IL

    Cancer research - pancreatic

    $2,844
  38. Gender Cool ProjectHighland Park, IL

    Social support

    $2,650
  39. BG Foundation - Event Sponsor Supporting Cel & Advanced CareVernon Hills, IL

    General support

    $2,603
  40. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    Civil rights, social action

    $2,597
  41. West Suburban Humane SocietyDowners Grove, IL

    Animal protection and welfare

    $2,591
  42. Friends of the Idf (fidf)Chicago, IL

    International, foreign affairs and national security

    $2,575
  43. Basic Health InternationalPittsburgh, PA

    Global healthcare

    $2,500
  44. Beth Emet Soup KitchenEvanston, IL

    Religious organization - hunger

    $2,500
  45. Beth Emet Soup KitchenEvanston, IL

    Religious organization - hunger

    $2,500
  46. Center for Enriched Living (cel)Riverwoods, IL

    Human services - disabilities

    $2,500
  47. Chicago Center for the Arts & Technology (chicat)Chicago, IL

    Job training

    $2,500
  48. Chicago CredPalo Alto, CA

    Community support - violence provention

    $2,500
  49. Connections for the HomelessEvanston, IL

    Homeless persons centers, services

    $2,500
  50. Edifye - Undiscovered Showcase SponsorNew York, NY

    General support

    $2,500
  51. Evanston Scholars - Sponsor Spring Pomp EventEvanston, IL

    Scholarships, student financial aid services, awards

    $2,500
  52. Facing Forward to End HomelessnessChicago, IL

    Homeless persons centers, services

    $2,500
  53. Friends of the Idf (fidf)Chicago, IL

    International, foreign affairs and national security

    $2,500
  54. Heart of the City - Bags Tournament SponsorWaukegan, IL

    Youth sports / social service

    $2,500
  55. Illinois Holocaust MuseumSkokie, IL

    Education

    $2,500
  56. Ladies of VirtueChicago, IL

    Youth development

    $2,500
  57. Mercy Home for Boys and Girls - Poker Night SponsorshipChicago, IL

    Children services

    $2,500
  58. MisericordiaChicago, IL

    Special needs

    $2,500
  59. OxfamBoston, MA

    International relief

    $2,500
  60. Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation - Fall Gala SponsorChicago, IL

    Cancer research - pancreatic

    $2,500
  61. Spark Ventures - Fall Gala SponsorChicago, IL

    International relief

    $2,500
  62. Spark Ventures - Sponsor Spring EventChicago, IL

    International relief

    $2,500
  63. The Life You Can Save - General FundNovato, CA

    International relief & support

    $2,500
  64. University of Chicago - Cancer FundChicago, IL

    Cancer medical research / support

    $2,500
  65. University of Wisconsin Foundation - Wichman Scholarship FundHighland Park, IL

    Education

    $2,500
  66. Youth GuidanceChicago, IL

    Counseling, mental health, mentoring

    $2,500
  67. Youth GuidanceChicago, IL

    Counseling, mental health, mentoring

    $2,500
  68. Gratitude GenerationDeerfield, IL

    Philanthropy, charity, voluntarism promotion, general

    $2,420
  69. Gratitude Generation - Gala SponsorDeerfield, IL

    Philanthropy, charity, voluntarism promotion, general

    $2,109
  70. Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation - Dash for Detection SponsorChicago, IL

    Cancer research - pancreatic

    $2,000
  71. Nova Tribe Community Association FundNew York, NY

    Community support

    $1,800
  72. Heart of the City - Gala SponsorWaukegan, IL

    Youth sports / social service

    $1,500
  73. Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook, IL

    Cancer support

    $1,200
  74. Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook, IL

    Cancer support

    $1,100
  75. Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, IL

    Children services

    $1,100
  76. Stand Up to Cancer - Schottenstein Swim for SaraLos Angeles, CA

    Cancer research

    $1,100
  77. West Suburban Humane SocietyDowners Grove, IL

    Animal protection and welfare

    $1,036
  78. Scholarship America - for the Employees of Twin Orchard Country ClubMinneapolis, MN

    Education

    $1,021
  79. 112 Education FoundationHighwood, IL

    Education programs

    $1,000
  80. Community Partners for Affordable HousingLibertyville, IL

    Housing assistance

    $1,000
  81. Cradles to CrayonsNewton, MA

    Childrens services

    $1,000
  82. Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, IL

    Scholarships, student financial aid services, awards

    $1,000
  83. Evanston ScholarsEvanston, IL

    Scholarships, student financial aid services, awards

    $1,000
  84. Gastric Cancer FoundationAlbany, CA

    Cancer research

    $1,000
  85. Girl Forward - Journey's Event SponsorChicago, IL

    Youth development - refugees

    $1,000
  86. Global Giving - Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund - JamaicaWashington, DC

    Humanitarian relief - jamaica

    $1,000
  87. Gratitude Generation - Pickleball SponsorDeerfield, IL

    Philanthropy, charity, voluntarism promotion, general

    $1,000
  88. Highwood Library & Community CenterHighland Park, IL

    Public library - community support

    $1,000
  89. HP Community Early Childhood CenterHighland Park, IL

    Early education

    $1,000
  90. Jewish Federation of Los Angeles - La Wild FiresLos Angeles, CA

    Community support - 2025 wildfires

    $1,000
  91. Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation - La Wild FiresChicago, IL

    Firefighter support - 2025 wildfires

    $1,000
  92. Mercy Home for Boys and Girls - St Patricks Day SponsorChicago, IL

    Children services

    $1,000
  93. Mothers Trust Foundation - Summer Camp CampaignChicago, IL

    Children services

    $1,000
  94. Operation Dream NorthOshkosh, WI

    Social services - children

    $1,000
  95. Rebecca's DreamChicago, IL

    Mental health

    $1,000
  96. Special Olympics of IllinoisNormal, IL

    Recreation

    $1,000
  97. Stand with USLos Angeles, CA

    Civil rights, social action

    $1,000
  98. Sunshine EnterprisesChicago, IL

    Poverty

    $1,000
  99. The Life You Can Save - Evidence ActionNovato, CA

    International relief & support

    $1,000
  100. Uptown Music Theater - Hairspray SponsorMilwaukee, WI

    Community theatre, scholarships, student financial aid services, awards

    $1,000
  101. Veterans of Foreign WarsKansas City, MO

    Veteran support

    $1,000
  102. World Central Kitchen - La Wild FiresWashington, DC

    Food relief

    $1,000
  103. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Veterans assistance

    $1,000
  104. Autism SpeaksWashington, DC

    Autism research and support

    $936
  105. Highland Park Community FoundationHighland Park, IL

    Community support

    $800
  106. Caring Women's ConnectionLake Zurich, IL

    Human services

    $750
  107. Illinois Pga Foundation - Golf (greater Organization for the Less FortunGolf, IL

    Community support

    $625
  108. Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook, IL

    Cancer support

    $518
  109. A Safe PlaceZion, IL

    Women's shelter / domestic abuse

    $500
  110. Autism SpeaksWashington, DC

    Autism research and support

    $500
  111. Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)Chicago, IL

    Juvenile diabetis research

    $500
  112. Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook, IL

    Cancer support

    $500
  113. Chabad the University of TexasAustin, TX

    General support

    $500
  114. City Club of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Civic association

    $500
  115. Gender Cool ProjectHighland Park, IL

    Social support

    $500
  116. Gratitude GenerationDeerfield, IL

    Philanthropy, charity, voluntarism promotion, general

    $500
  117. Hallee 225Highland Park, IL

    Community support

    $500
  118. Honor Flight AustinAustin, TX

    Veteran services

    $500
  119. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Kim Schwab Marathon Run for Marni RabenRye Brook, NY

    Cancer - blood

    $500
  120. Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, IL

    Children services

    $500
  121. Vietnam Veterans Memorial FundKansas City, MO

    Veterans support

    $500
  122. Working TogetherHighland Park, IL

    Community support

    $500
  123. Working TogetherHighland Park, IL

    Community support

    $500
  124. Bernie's Book BankLake Bluff, IL

    Education

    $480
  125. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL

    Religious, various services

    $439
  126. College Bound OpportunitiesHighland Park, IL

    Scholarships, student financial aid services, awards

    $359
  127. National MS Society - Joe Padorr Bike MS Tour de Farms 2025New York, NY

    Multiple sclerosis research

    $265
  128. National MS Society - Shawn Hawthorne Race - MaNew York, NY

    Multiple sclerosis research

    $265
  129. American Diabetes Association - Rick's Golf DayArlington, VA

    Research/support - diabetis

    $250
  130. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Health education

    $250
  131. Forward for Tobi FoundationBuffalo Grove, IL

    Cancer support

    $250
  132. Highland Park Firefighters AssociationHighland Park, IL

    Firefighter appreciation

    $250
  133. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Sandy FeuerRye Brook, NY

    Cancer - blood

    $250
  134. Mark Your PATH Forward FoundationElk Grove Village, IL

    Firefighter scholarship support

    $250
  135. New Hytes - in Memory of Jeff DawsonNew Haven, CT

    Children recretaion

    $250
  136. Respiratory Health Association - Mitch WeinbergerChicago, IL

    Health & wellness - lung support

    $250
  137. Wisconsin Humane Society - Reid WichmanMilwaukee, WI

    Animal protection and welfare

    $200
  138. City Club of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Civic association

    $150
  139. City Club of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Civic association

    $150
  140. Dana Farber Cancer Institute Pan-Mass Challenge - Shawn Hawthorne RaceBoston, MA

    Cancer research

    $103
  141. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington CountyWest Bend, WI

    Youth social service

    $100
  142. Sunshine EnterprisesChicago, IL

    Poverty

    $100

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking9 grants $102,00337% of the total
  2. Health12 grants $48,50418% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture2 grants $40,00015% of the total
  4. International aid5 grants $32,36512% of the total
  5. Youth development4 grants $12,4805% of the total
  6. Human services6 grants $9,8504% of the total
  7. 9 other causes17 grants $28,38310% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois99 grants $326,587
  2. New York12 grants $94,519
  3. North Carolina2 grants $28,035
  4. Massachusetts3 grants $22,603
  5. California8 grants $14,600
  6. Wisconsin5 grants $5,800
  7. District of Columbia3 grants $3,000
  8. Pennsylvania1 grant $2,500
  9. Missouri2 grants $1,500
  10. New Jersey2 grants $1,436

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Craig LevaPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Monette LevaSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Craig LevaTREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Gregory MannDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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