The Leon Levine Foundation seeks to build partnerships with nonprofits by awarding general operating grants, program specific grants, and capital campaign support.
Donor Name: The Leon Levine Foundation
State: North and South Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grants
Type of Entity: Nonprofits
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): Ongoing
Details:
Established in 1980, and now with over $500 million in assets, the Foundation supports nonprofits in North and South Carolina that specialize in education, healthcare, human services, and Jewish values.
Who Is Eligible?
Eligible grant recipients must meet the following conditions:
- Be a registered 501(c)3 and classified as a public charity
- Operate within the Carolinas or for the benefit of Carolinians
- Sustain contributed revenue (from non-government sources) above $500,000
Consistent with Foundation policies and values, all grant recipients must support an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The Foundation considers:
In making funding decisions, the Foundation reviews and analyzes the following (click on title for checklist of best practices):
- Leadership
- Does this organization have highly effective Leadership at both board and staff levels?
- The board and staff should work in a complementary manner toward a common purpose.
- Track Record
- Is there a record of measurable impact on both a quantitative and qualitative scale?
- The Foundation looks for models of success that are proven and repeatable.
- Sustainability
- Is the organization fiscally sustainable through sufficient and diversified resources?
- Will Foundation dollars leverage the success and impact of an already effective organization?
- The Foundation does not provide grants to rescue an organization from financial distress.
- Risks
- What are the identifiable risks to the leadership, track record or sustainability in the near future?
Guiding Principles
- “Polishing the stone” – Because perfection is impossible, the Foundation views strategy like a stone and they work to polish rough edges instead of making large changes or finding new stones.
- Focus grants on organizations which serve those who want to make a better life for themselves and their families through education and hard work.
- Strive to serve as a philanthropic leader and as an example of how to make a meaningful difference in the challenges our community and region face.
- Be selective and support organizations that fit within our mission areas and where the investment will have a measurable return.
For more information, visit The Leon Levine Foundation.
