The William S & Ina Levine Foundation concentrates its giving on local faith-based social and community institutions in the Phoenix area, with a clear emphasis on sustaining Jewish communal life and campus Jewish programs. Most grants are large, unrestricted operational gifts to established organizations, and the foundation also supports broader faith-based charitable services. Its giving appears locally focused and relatively targeted rather than broad-based philanthropy.
William S & Ina Levine Foundation Inc gives at a scale that is substantial for a regional private foundation, with annual grants of $3.9 million and a clear pattern of large operating support to established institutions. A defining thread is sustained backing for Jewish communal life in the Phoenix area, especially Valley of the Sun JCC and campus Jewish programming at Arizona State University. The foundation also supports faith-based charitable services and a smaller set of health and education efforts, including brain tumor work and school retention programs. Its recent grants show a strong preference for unrestricted institutional support rather than short-term project funding. Valley of the Sun JCC received a $1,000,000 grant in 2023 and $573,219 in 2024, while Hillel at ASU received $200,000 in 2025 for operational support. The foundation’s portfolio also includes recurring gifts to Chabad organizations, Phoenix-area service providers, and select nonprofit initiatives outside Arizona such as Yahad-in-unum Mid-america and Usher 1f Collaborative. The result is a grantmaking pattern centered on maintaining core community infrastructure across Jewish, charitable, and health-related institutions.
Jewish communal services are central to the foundation’s giving. Valley of the Sun JCC in Scottsdale received $1,000,000 in 2023 and $573,219 in 2024 for operational support, showing sustained backing for a major community institution. Campus Jewish life is another visible area. In 2025, Hillel at ASU in Tempe received $200,000 for operational support, extending the foundation’s support for Jewish student programming. The foundation also funds Jewish education and local network organizations. Bureau of Jewish Education in Scottsdale received $50,000 in both 2024 and 2025, and Chabad of Arizona in Phoenix received $54,000 in 2025 for Jewish Care Network support. Beyond Jewish communal work, the foundation supports health and family services through Barrow Neurological Foundation’s Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St Vincent De Paul in Phoenix.
Typical grants cluster around a modest midrange despite several large outliers: the 25th percentile is $6,375, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $25,000. The foundation’s pattern suggests repeated support over time rather than one-off giving, with several recipients appearing in multiple years, including Valley of the Sun JCC, Bureau of Jewish Education, Barrow Neurological Foundation, and Chabad organizations. The foundation funds individuals and appears to favor operating support and event-related support over restricted project grants. Its giving is regional, with a strong Arizona concentration.
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$30.4M
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$1.2M
Most grants fall between $6K and $25K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$6K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Highly concentrated support: a small number of large, primarily unrestricted operational grants, including repeat funding to the Valley of the Sun JCC; locally focused and relationship-driven rather than widely distributed small grants.
Notable grantees: Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center (repeat, major operational support), Hillel at Arizona State University, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Grantmaking is heavily centered in Arizona, which accounts for 62% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Within the state, Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tempe appear repeatedly, including Valley of the Sun JCC in Scottsdale, Hillel at ASU in Tempe, and St Vincent De Paul in Phoenix. Outside Arizona, the foundation has also supported organizations in California, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio. All recorded grants in the provided data go to U.S. recipients.
The clearest pattern is support for Jewish communal institutions and faith-based social service organizations. Recent grants include major operating support for Valley of the Sun JCC in Scottsdale, Hillel at ASU in Tempe, and several Chabad organizations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, along with support for St Vincent De Paul and Barrow Neurological Foundation.
Most grants are relatively modest, even though a few are much larger. The 25th percentile is $6,375, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $25,000.
Yes. Several grantees appear across multiple years, including Valley of the Sun JCC, Bureau of Jewish Education, Barrow Neurological Foundation, and Chabad organizations. The repeated awards, often for operational support, suggest ongoing relationships rather than isolated grants.
Arizona receives the most support, with 62% of grants going to recipients in the state. The most frequent Arizona cities in the recent grants list are Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tempe.
Yes. Recent grants also support brain tumor research and patient services through Barrow Neurological Foundation, emergency assistance through St Vincent De Paul, and K–12 retention-related work through programs in the foundation’s broader topic taxonomy.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLEL AT ASU | TEMPE, AZ | $200,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL | PHOENIX, AZ | $100,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| YAHAD-IN-UNUM MID-AMERICA | CINCINNATTI, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| BARROW NEUROLOGICAL FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $100,000 | 2025 | IVY BRAIN TUMOR CENTER |
| CHABAD OF ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | $54,000 | 2025 | JEWISH CARE NETWORK |
| CHABAD OF PHOENIX | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY | PHOENIX, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | 2024 AAHA! ART*FOOD*WINE FUNDRAISER EVENT |
| USHER 1F COLLABORATIVE | NEWTONVILLE, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| BARROW NEUROLOGICAL FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | IVY BRAIN TUMOR CENTER |
| CHABAD OF PHOENIX | PHOENIX, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| ISRAEL HERITAGE FOUNDATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| BETH JOSEPH CONGREGATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $18,000 | 2025 | PHOENIX HEBREW ACADAMY |
| BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $18,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICA'S FUTURE INC | NORTH PORT, FL | $16,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL OF ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF PHOENIX | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| BETH JOSEPH CONGREGATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | PHOENIX HEBREW ACADAMY |
| CHARLES HUMPHREY KEATING IV FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF SCOTTSDALE | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF PHOENIX | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| DAVID LABKOVSKI PROJECT | WEST HILLS, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| MESA PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION | MESA, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| VISTA COLLEGE PREP | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 FRESH START ANNUAL GALA |
| SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR INSTITUTE | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF SCOTTSDALE | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $8,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | LAS CRUCES, NM | $7,500 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| TORAH HIGH SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $6,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| ST JUDES CHILDREN RESEARCH HOSPITAL | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | 2024 ST. JUDE OASIS OF HOPE FUNDRAISER |
| CAREER CONCEPTS FOR YOUTH | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE PROGRAM |
| JEWISH ARIZONANS ON CAMPUS (AKA OLAMI ARIZONA INC) | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FREE LOAN | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SERVE THE FUTURE | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CAREER CONCEPTS FOR YOUTH | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE PROGRAM |
| CAREER CONCEPTS FOR YOUTH | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE PROGRAM |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| TEXAS ONE FUND | AUSTIN, TX | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF PHOENIX | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| MACCABI USA INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $3,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF MESA | MESA, AZ | $1,800 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF MESA | MESA, AZ | $1,800 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD ON MONTANA | SANTA MONICA, CA | $1,800 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| MOLLY STEINSAPIR FOUNDATION | PACIFIC PALISADES, CA | $1,800 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF NORTH PHOENIX | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,800 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| KIDS NEED TO READ | MESA, AZ | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| THE GIVING BACK FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
HILLEL AT ASU
$200,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
$100,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF ARIZONA
$54,000JEWISH CARE NETWORK
CHABAD OF PHOENIX
$50,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION
$50,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF ARIZONA
$50,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
USHER 1F COLLABORATIVE
$25,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF PHOENIX
$25,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
ISRAEL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
$25,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
BETH JOSEPH CONGREGATION
$18,000PHOENIX HEBREW ACADAMY
BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION
$18,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
AMERICA'S FUTURE INC
$16,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL OF ARIZONA
$15,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF PHOENIX
$15,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
BETH JOSEPH CONGREGATION
$15,000PHOENIX HEBREW ACADAMY
CHABAD OF SCOTTSDALE
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF PHOENIX
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
DAVID LABKOVSKI PROJECT
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MESA PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF ARIZONA
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
$10,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF SCOTTSDALE
$8,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
TORAH HIGH SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO
$6,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CAREER CONCEPTS FOR YOUTH
$5,000STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE PROGRAM
JEWISH ARIZONANS ON CAMPUS (AKA OLAMI ARIZONA INC)
$5,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
JEWISH FREE LOAN
$5,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SERVE THE FUTURE
$5,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CAREER CONCEPTS FOR YOUTH
$5,000STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE PROGRAM
CAREER CONCEPTS FOR YOUTH
$5,000STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE PROGRAM
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY
$5,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
TEXAS ONE FUND
$5,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF PHOENIX
$5,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF MESA
$1,800OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF MESA
$1,800OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD ON MONTANA
$1,800OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MOLLY STEINSAPIR FOUNDATION
$1,800OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF NORTH PHOENIX
$1,800OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
KIDS NEED TO READ
$1,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
THE GIVING BACK FUND
$1,000OPERATIONAL SUPPORT