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Myron P Leven Foundation is a private corporation based in WATERFORD, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Tara Crake. It holds total assets of $6.6M. Annual income is reported at $3M. Total assets have grown from $3.6M in 2011 to $6.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Myron P Leven Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $228K in 2020 to $310K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $539K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $74K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and Tennessee and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$59K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Myron P Leven Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, TN, DC.
Myron P Leven Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 64 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $74K.
Myron P Leven Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Myron P Leven Foundation is headquartered in WATERFORD, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Crake | PRESIDENT | $87K | $0 | $87K |
| Arnold P Garber | VICE-PRES., SEC., TREAS. | $63K | $0 | $63K |
Total Giving
$773K
Total Assets
$6.7M
Fair Market Value
$7M
Net Worth
$6.7M
Grants Paid
$310K
Contributions
$444K
Net Investment Income
$86K
Distribution Amount
$328K
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Symphony And Metro Youth OrchestraTO PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS | Detroit, MI | $74K | 2023 |
| La Sed (Latin American For Social & Economic Dev)STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Detroit, MI | $73K | 2023 |
| Wayne State UniversitySTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHICANO STUDIES | Detroit, MI | $37K | 2023 |
| Other Colleges And UniversitiesSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Various, MI | $24K | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan (Ann Arbor & Dearborn)STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Ann Arbor, MI | $22K | 2023 |
| Gesher Human ServicesTO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROGRAMS | Southfield, MI | $13K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense ForcesTO SUPPORT NEEDS OF FIDF SOLDIERS | Walled Alke, MI | $13K | 2023 |
| Detroit Institute Of ArtsTO SUPPORT THE ARTS | Detroit, MI | $9K | 2023 |
| St Judes Children'S Research HospitalTO SUPPORT ST. JUDE TO BATTLE DISEASES | Memphis, TN | $8K | 2023 |
| Gilda'S Club Of Metro DetroitTO SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS | Royal Oak, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| Wrcj 909 Fm RadioTO SUPPORT LOVE FOR JAZZ | Wixom, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| Michigan Jazz FestivalSTAGE SPONSORSHIP | Livonia, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationTO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | Troy, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Kibbutz IsraelTO SUPPORT JEWISH FAMILIES | Various, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| La Sed & Mpl Learning CenterCHARITABLE SUPPLIES | Various, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServicesTO HELP UNDER PRIVILEDGED INDIVIDUALS | West Bloomfield, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Detroit Historical SocietyCHARITABLE | Detroit, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| University Of Detroit MercySTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Detroit, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| B'Nai B'Rith InternationalTO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY | Washington Dc, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Karmanos Cancer InstituteTO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Misc Other CharitiesCHARITABLE | Various, MI | $55K | 2022 |
| Detroit Symphony & Metro Youth Symphony OrchestraTO PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS | Detroit, MI | $53K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation & Vocational Services Of DetroitTO HELP UNDER PRIVILEDGED INDIVIDUALS | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $15K | 2022 |
| Michigan State UniversitySTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | East Lansing, MI | $4K | 2022 |