The Leon Levine Foundation Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
The Leon Levine Foundation is a Charlotte-based philanthropic organization that supports nonprofit programs in education, healthcare, human services, and Jewish values, with the aim of empowering underserved Carolinians and strengthening the Jewish community. It funds and partners with nonprofits across North and South Carolina that demonstrate strong leadership, a track record of success, and a sustainable plan. The foundation operates within the philanthropic fundraising services field, providing support to vetted organizations rather than offering products or services to individual consumers. Established in 1980 by Leon Levine, the founder and former chairman of Family Dollar Stores, the foundation is anchored in a regional mandate centered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its focus is on investing in organizations with clear governance and long-term viability that align with its four core areas. Recent reporting notes collaborative activity with various nonprofit groups to advance education, health, and youth wellness initiatives in the Carolinas.