The Leon Levine Foundation focuses on enhancing the impact of nonprofits in its region, emphasizing support without discrimination. It aims for community betterment by funding organizations across various sectors, including education, healthcare, human services, and Jewish values, setting rigorous requirements for grantees to ensure successful outcomes.
The grant program from the Leon Levine Foundation is designed to support a wide array of causes within education, healthcare, human services, and Jewish values, each with specific initiatives aimed at enhancing community wellbeing, promoting equity, and improving access to resources. Education grants focus on ensuring academic success and post-secondary attainment for youth from marginalized communities. Healthcare grants prioritize access to quality care, particularly for the uninsured and underinsured. Human Services grants are aimed at aiding individuals and families towards self-sufficiency and stability, addressing immediate needs and long-term independence. Grants promoting Jewish values aim to foster Jewish identity, community, and support for Israel. The process involves submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) any time during the year, followed by a formal proposal upon invitation, with specific timelines for different regions.