The Marcus and Theresa Levie Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on supporting Jewish communal life by providing unrestricted operating support to a central federation. All recorded giving goes to the Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago, suggesting a strategic preference for funding umbrella Jewish organizations rather than many small direct-service groups. Although the foundation is based in Dallas, its giving is directed geographically to Chicago-area Jewish community infrastructure.
Highly concentrated: few grants all to a single recurring grantee, providing flexible (unrestricted) support rather than project-specific funding.
Notable grantees: Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago
$399K
$2.6M
$257K
$146K
Most grants fall between $115K and $150K, with a median of $130K.
25th Percentile
$115K
Median
$130K
75th Percentile
$150K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in IL.
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2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $99,772 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $129,923 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $169,263 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO CHICAGO
$99,772UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO CHICAGO
$129,923UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO CHICAGO
$169,263UNRESTRICTED GENERAL