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    Leon Levine Foundation

    ActiveMutual & Membership BenefitFunds Individuals
    CHARLOTTE, NCWebsite7048176500

    About Leon Levine Foundation

    The Leon Levine Foundation concentrates its recent giving on a single local higher-education beneficiary, providing large institutional support to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, most notably the Levine Scholars Program. Grants are aimed at operational and program support for university-based scholarship and leadership development initiatives, reflecting a strong place-based commitment to Charlotte-area higher education. The foundation’s profile is distinctive for very large, targeted awards to a core grantee rather than broad diversified giving.

    Focus Areas

    Levine Scholars Program — merit and leadership undergraduate scholarships at UNC CharlotteOperational support for UNC Charlotte/Foundation of the University of North Carolina at CharlottePlace-based higher education philanthropy focused on Charlotte/Mecklenburg County

    Who They Fund

    students and academic scholarslow-income renters/home-seekersfood-insecure householdspatients (including pregnant patients) and clinical populationsfamilies served by community schools

    About Leon Levine Foundation

    A defining pattern in The Leon Levine Foundation’s recent grantmaking is its repeated support for the Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, including $2.1 million awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for operational support and the Levine Scholars Program. That continuity points to a funder that uses large, sustained commitments rather than scattered one-off gifts. The foundation also backs related Charlotte-area institutions with similarly sizable support, including Atrium Health Foundation for the Levine Cancer Institute and the Foundation for the Carolinas for a Way Home Housing Endowment. Its work is place-based and institutional, with many grants tied to university, health care, housing, and community infrastructure in North Carolina and South Carolina. The recent record also shows support for Jewish community organizations in Charlotte and regional initiatives outside the city, suggesting a portfolio that blends flagship local commitments with mission-area grants across its Carolinas footprint. The result is a giving profile centered on long-term support for organizations with operating scale, program continuity, and visible community reach.

    What Leon Levine Foundation Funds

    Education is a major lane, especially when the goal is long-term student success. In one recent award, the foundation gave $2.1 million to the Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Inc for the Levine Scholars Program, and in another it gave $500,000 to Appalachian State University Foundation Inc for the Leon Levine Hall for Health Sciences. Health care is another clear priority: Atrium Health Foundation received $1 million for the Levine Cancer Institute and $500,000 for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services. Housing and emergency support also appear in the portfolio, including $1 million to Foundation for the Carolinas for A Way Home Housing Endowment and $500,000 to Care Ring Inc for a Relocation Capital Campaign. Jewish community support is present as well, with $1 million to United Jewish Charities of Greater Charlotte Inc for General Support.

    How Leon Levine Foundation Gives

    Typical grant size clusters at $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile, even though the recent list also includes several seven-figure awards. The pattern is recurring rather than one-off: the same core institutions appear across multiple years, especially the Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Inc and Atrium Health Foundation. The foundation makes grants as a private foundation and funds individuals, but the recent record is heavily institutional. Its stated grant modes include general operating, program-specific, and capital campaign support, and its mission-area structure includes education, health care, human services, and Jewish values. Unsolicited applications are accepted through a Letter of Inquiry process.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $42.2M

    Total Assets

    $1.1B

    Total Revenue

    $454.8M

    Total Expenses

    $50.3M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $25K and $75K, with a median of $50K.

    25th Percentile

    $25K

    Median

    $50K

    75th Percentile

    $75K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional10 states funded

    About 78% of grants go to recipients in SC.

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    Leadership

    Thomas W Lawrence

    Director/President, CEO

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    Giving Approach

    Highly concentrated giving: very large, repeat grants to a single core grantee (UNC Charlotte/Foundation of UNC Charlotte) directed at operational and scholarship program support rather than many small or geographically distributed grants.

    Funding Style

    operational support / general operatingcapital campaign / capital investmentcapacity building / organizational developmentendowment / long-term sustainabilityexpansion / program scale-up

    Notable grantees: Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Inc., Levine Scholars Program (UNC Charlotte), University of North Carolina at Charlotte (institutional support)

    Topics

    health care delivery & clinical services (cancer, health centers, behavioral health)housing affordability & homelessness preventionfood security & hunger reliefK–12/community school models & youth educationcommunity health infrastructure & wellness hubsfaith leader / clergy capacity & congregational strengtheningcivic/community organizing and neighborhood development

    Where Leon Levine Foundation Makes Grants

    Giving is regional and concentrated in the Carolinas. North Carolina recipients account for 78% of grants, while South Carolina is the top state by grant count overall. Charlotte is the main hub in the recent grant list, with awards also landing in Boone, Raleigh, and Spartanburg. Other named recipient locations include Charlotte-Mecklenburg institutions and regional organizations tied to NC and SC. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 1,354 grants to U.S. recipients.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Leon Levine Foundation

    What are The Leon Levine Foundation’s main focus areas?

    The foundation’s mission areas center on education, health care, human services, and Jewish values. Recent grant descriptions point to early childhood readiness, student stability, mentoring, post-secondary success, direct access to care, housing and financial stability, and Jewish community building and education.

    How does The Leon Levine Foundation usually structure its grants?

    It uses general operating, program-specific, and capital campaign support. The grant list includes large operating awards, such as support for university and health care institutions, along with capital and endowment-style gifts for housing, arts, and community facilities.

    What is the foundation’s typical grant size?

    Its grant-size distribution is $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards can be much larger, but the typical grant size remains in that lower range.

    Where does The Leon Levine Foundation focus its giving geographically?

    Its giving is regional across North Carolina and South Carolina. North Carolina recipients make up 78% of grants, and South Carolina is the top state by grant count. Recent recipients include organizations in Charlotte, Boone, Raleigh, and Spartanburg.

    Can organizations apply for support from The Leon Levine Foundation?

    Yes. The foundation accepts unsolicited applications, and its general grantmaking process uses a Letter of Inquiry. Its grant opportunities are described for eligible nonprofits within North Carolina and South Carolina.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Current and upcoming funding from Leon Levine Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

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    General Nonprofit Grants (Operating, Program, Capital)

    EducationHealthcareHuman Services+1 more

    Who can apply: Organizations must operate within the Foundation’s geographic footprint (NC and SC) and align with mission areas; prospective applicants are asked to submit a letter of inquiry.

    Deadline: LOIs are received year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis. Organizations may apply for operating or project-related funding once per Foundation fiscal year (July 1–June 30).

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    General Grantmaking — Human Services

    basic needsfood assistancetemporary shelter+12 more

    Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations in NC and SC that provide safety-net services, housing supports, employment and financial stability services, or programs that protect and strengthen children and families.

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    General Grantmaking — Education

    early childhood educationschool readinessstudent stability+3 more

    Who can apply: Nonprofits that use evidence-based interventions to eliminate or mitigate obstacles to academic achievement; priorities include readiness for K, student stability supports, social capital, post-secondary success, and closing the achievement gap in Mecklenburg County.

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    Human Services Mission Area Grants

    Basic NeedsHousing StabilityEconomic Security+6 more

    Who can apply: Organizations must align with human services priorities in NC and SC, including safety-net services, housing support, economic security, and child/family welfare.

    Deadline: No specific deadline listed; applicants are directed to submit a letter of inquiry.

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    Healthcare Mission Area Grants

    direct access to carebehavioral healthdental care+7 more

    Who can apply: Organizations in NC and SC that provide direct care, wraparound support, or coordination services that improve health outcomes; special interest in organizations serving uninsured and underinsured populations.

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    Jewish Values Mission Area Grants

    community buildingsocial servicessenior services+5 more

    Who can apply: Jewish organizations and other nonprofits serving Jewish communities in the Carolinas through community-building, education, social services, leadership development, or Israel engagement programs.

    Deadline: No specific deadline listed; applicants are directed to submit a letter of inquiry.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC$2,100,0002025Levine Scholars Program
    United Jewish Charities of Greater Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC$1,000,0002025Operation Swords of Iron Emergency Campaign/Local Fund
    Atrium Health FoundationCharlotte, NC$1,000,0002025Levine Cancer Institute
    Foundation For The CarolinasCharlotte, NC$1,000,0002025A Way Home Housing Endowment
    Atrium Health FoundationCharlotte, NC$1,000,0002025Levine Cancer Institute (III)
    United Jewish Charities of Greater Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC$1,000,0002025General Support
    Atrium Health FoundationCharlotte, NC$1,000,0002025LCI (II)
    Spartanburg Academic MovementSpartanburg, SC$500,0002025Movement 2030
    Appalachian State University Foundation IncBoone, NC$500,0002025Leon Levine Hall for Health Sciences
    NC DHHS Division of Child and Family Well-BeingRaleigh, NC$500,0002025SUN Bucks
    Care Ring IncCharlotte, NC$500,0002025Relocation Capital Campaign
    Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society IncCharlotte, NC$400,0002025Capital Campaign
    Code the Dream IncDurham, NC$375,0002025North Carolina Benefits Screener
    Child Welfare Innovation IncBoston, MA$333,3332025In For Families
    Partners In LearningSalisbury, NC$300,0002025Capital Campaign
    Judea Reform CongregationDurham, NC$265,0002025Clergy Capacity Building/Endowment Campaign
    Roof AboveCharlotte, NC$250,0002025General Support
    Gaston Family Health Services Inc DBA Kintegra HealthGastonia, NC$250,0002025Based Behavioral Health
    Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg IncCharlotte, NC$250,0002025General Support
    Imprints CaresWinstonSalem, NC$250,0002025Capital Campaign
    Central Piedmont Community College Foundation IncCharlotte, NC$250,0002025Leon Levine Health Sciences Center
    Children's Home Society of North Carolina IncGreensboro, NC$250,0002025Capacity Building
    Vecinos IncCullowhee, NC$250,0002025The Health & Wellness Hub
    Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina IncRaleigh, NC$250,0002025General Support
    Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY$225,0002025NC and SC Participants
    Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region IncCharlotte, NC$225,0002025General Support
    United Way of Greater CharlotteCharlotte, NC$200,0002025Unite Charlotte and United Neighborhoods
    Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina IncCHARLOTTE, NC$200,0002025General Support
    Ramah Darom IncAtlanta, GA$200,0002025Kadima! Campaign
    Discovery Place IncCharlotte, NC$200,0002025Discovery Place Nature
    CharMeck Family Justice Center IncCharlotte, NC$200,0002025The Umbrella Center Capital Campaign
    Community Clinic of High Point IncHigh Point, NC$200,0002025Capital Campaign
    Charlotte Mecklenburg Library FoundationCharlotte, NC$200,0002025Capital Campaign
    Charlotte Rescue MissionCharlotte, NC$200,0002025Miracle at Cedar Street Campaign
    Charlotte Mecklenburg Library FoundationCharlotte, NC$200,0002025Capital Campaign
    Local Initiatives Support CorporationNew York, NY$200,0002025Charlotte Housing Opportunity Investment Fund (CHOIF) II
    Nourish UpCharlotte, NC$200,0002025NourishMeck Hunger Hub
    Communities in Schools of South CarolinaNorth Charleston, SC$200,0002025Community School Model Expansion
    Read CharlotteCharlotte, NC$200,0002025General Support
    Cabarrus Cooperative Christian MinistryConcord, NC$200,0002025Capital Campaign
    Children's Home Society of North Carolina IncGreensboro, NC$200,0002025General Support
    Wake Forest University Health SciencesWinston Salem, NC$200,0002025Care Plus - Expansion to Pregnant Patients
    Thompson Child & Family Focus IncMatthews, NC$180,0002025General Support
    El Futuro IncDurham, NC$175,0002025General Support
    Greensboro Jewish FederationGreensboro, NC$175,0002025General Support & Jewish Family Services
    MedAssist of MecklenburgCharlotte, NC$175,0002025General Support
    Care Ring IncCharlotte, NC$175,0002025General Support
    Blue Ridge Community Health Services IncHendersonville, NC$160,0002025Based Health Infrastructure
    Gaston Family Health Services Inc DBA Kintegra HealthGastonia, NC$150,0002025General Support
    Cone HealthGreensboro, NC$150,0002025Community Care and Mobile Clinics Expanding Care

    Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Inc

    $2,100,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Levine Scholars Program

    United Jewish Charities of Greater Charlotte Inc

    $1,000,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Operation Swords of Iron Emergency Campaign/Local Fund

    Atrium Health Foundation

    $1,000,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Levine Cancer Institute

    Foundation For The Carolinas

    $1,000,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    A Way Home Housing Endowment

    Atrium Health Foundation

    $1,000,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Levine Cancer Institute (III)

    United Jewish Charities of Greater Charlotte Inc

    $1,000,000
    Charlotte, NC
    2025

    General Support

    Atrium Health Foundation

    $1,000,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    LCI (II)

    Spartanburg Academic Movement

    $500,000
    Spartanburg, SC2025

    Movement 2030

    Appalachian State University Foundation Inc

    $500,000
    Boone, NC2025

    Leon Levine Hall for Health Sciences

    NC DHHS Division of Child and Family Well-Being

    $500,000
    Raleigh, NC2025

    SUN Bucks

    Care Ring Inc

    $500,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Relocation Capital Campaign

    Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society Inc

    $400,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Capital Campaign

    Code the Dream Inc

    $375,000
    Durham, NC2025

    North Carolina Benefits Screener

    Child Welfare Innovation Inc

    $333,333
    Boston, MA2025

    In For Families

    Partners In Learning

    $300,000
    Salisbury, NC2025

    Capital Campaign

    Judea Reform Congregation

    $265,000
    Durham, NC2025

    Clergy Capacity Building/Endowment Campaign

    Roof Above

    $250,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    General Support

    Gaston Family Health Services Inc DBA Kintegra Health

    $250,000
    Gastonia, NC2025

    Based Behavioral Health

    Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Inc

    $250,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    General Support

    Imprints Cares

    $250,000
    WinstonSalem, NC2025

    Capital Campaign

    Central Piedmont Community College Foundation Inc

    $250,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Leon Levine Health Sciences Center

    Children's Home Society of North Carolina Inc

    $250,000
    Greensboro, NC2025

    Capacity Building

    Vecinos Inc

    $250,000
    Cullowhee, NC2025

    The Health & Wellness Hub

    Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc

    $250,000
    Raleigh, NC2025

    General Support

    Birthright Israel Foundation

    $225,000
    New York, NY2025

    NC and SC Participants

    Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region Inc

    $225,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    General Support

    United Way of Greater Charlotte

    $200,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Unite Charlotte and United Neighborhoods

    Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Inc

    $200,000
    CHARLOTTE, NC2025

    General Support

    Ramah Darom Inc

    $200,000
    Atlanta, GA2025

    Kadima! Campaign

    Discovery Place Inc

    $200,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Discovery Place Nature

    CharMeck Family Justice Center Inc

    $200,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    The Umbrella Center Capital Campaign

    Community Clinic of High Point Inc

    $200,000
    High Point, NC2025

    Capital Campaign

    Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation

    $200,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Capital Campaign

    Charlotte Rescue Mission

    $200,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Miracle at Cedar Street Campaign

    Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation

    $200,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Capital Campaign

    Local Initiatives Support Corporation

    $200,000
    New York, NY2025

    Charlotte Housing Opportunity Investment Fund (CHOIF) II

    Nourish Up

    $200,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    NourishMeck Hunger Hub

    Communities in Schools of South Carolina

    $200,000
    North Charleston, SC2025

    Community School Model Expansion

    Read Charlotte

    $200,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    General Support

    Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry

    $200,000
    Concord, NC2025

    Capital Campaign

    Children's Home Society of North Carolina Inc

    $200,000
    Greensboro, NC2025

    General Support

    Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    $200,000
    Winston Salem, NC2025

    Care Plus - Expansion to Pregnant Patients

    Thompson Child & Family Focus Inc

    $180,000
    Matthews, NC2025

    General Support

    El Futuro Inc

    $175,000
    Durham, NC2025

    General Support

    Greensboro Jewish Federation

    $175,000
    Greensboro, NC2025

    General Support & Jewish Family Services

    MedAssist of Mecklenburg

    $175,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    General Support

    Care Ring Inc

    $175,000
    Charlotte, NC2025

    General Support

    Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc

    $160,000
    Hendersonville, NC2025

    Based Health Infrastructure

    Gaston Family Health Services Inc DBA Kintegra Health

    $150,000
    Gastonia, NC2025

    General Support

    Cone Health

    $150,000
    Greensboro, NC2025

    Community Care and Mobile Clinics Expanding Care