There are so many non-profits trying to make our communities better. Our foundation-which focuses on organizations in Tampa Bay, Florida and Long Island, New York-exists to help make their journey a little bit easier.
Mission Statement
Our Foundation was established to keep Francis and Gertrude Levett’s passions and charitable, public-minded spirit alive by providing support to local non-profits that primarily advance childhood education, medical research, and community well-being.
Francis and Gertrude Levett started a busing company for the local school districts on Long Island, New York prior to living in St. Petersburg, Florida. They loved these two communities, and their wish was to improve both through service and philanthropy.
Previous Grants
2022
Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation provides Long Island children with the financial resources needed to attend Catholic elementary schools. The foundation has given more than $30 million in scholarships, serving over 24,000 students. With the help of our grant, Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation was able to purchase new classroom tools for teachers.
2022
The R’Club provides high-quality child care and learning programs that support over 4,000 children throughout Pinellas County. Their programs encourage children of all ages to understand the importance of the Four R’s: Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, and Responsiveness. Thanks to our grant, Happy Workers Early Learning Academy received updated outdoor teaching areas including gardens, a butterfly habitat, and an overhang structure for shade during child drop-off.
Visit R’Club
2022
The United Food Bank provides direct assistance to those in a state of hunger, ensuring they have a consistent source of nutritious food. In addition to providing meals, they also empower the Plant City community to become self-sufficient by offering opportunities for education and job skills. With the support of our grant, The United Food Bank was able to purchase a new fork lift and two pallet jacks.
Visit United Food Bank
2022
Champions for Children is a nationally accredited agency that focuses on preventing child abuse and neglect. The organization provides ongoing care and support for any family in need, including preparation for childbirth and ensuring children hit key milestones throughout their lives. With help from our grant, Champions for Children was able to renovate the Baby Bungalow, construct additional storage space for program materials and purchase new enrichment tools.
Visit Champions for Children
2020
Southeastern Guide Dogs trains working dogs who provide life changing aid to veterans and children with disabilities. With help from our grant, they were able to buy maintenance equipment for their grounds as well as top of the line equipment for dogs and their owners.
Visit Southeastern Guide Dogs
2020
The Lighthouse is dedicated to providing support, training, and aid to visually impaired children, teens, and adults. Thanks to our grant, they were able to purchase a van for the safe transportation of clients, as well as a state-of-the-art training center which prepares their teenage clients for work in IT and manufacturing.
Visit Lighthouse of Pinellas
2020
Lion’s Eye is the leading institution for ocular science, giving the gift of vision to people in need. With our grant, they were able to outfit their Mobile Cornea Training Lab with instruments to train surgeons for cornea transplant procedures.
Visit The Lion's Eye Institute
2020
The Free Clinic is a not-for-profit agency providing food, shelter, and health care to its community. With assistance from our grant, they were able to establish a free dental program that provides smiles and relief to people beneath the poverty line.
Visit St. Petersburg Free Clinic
2019
With the help of our grant, the Hospice was empowered to buy iPads for patients. These tablets served as a way to connect those in hospice care with their far off family, and with the world around them.
Visit Hospice of Florida Suncoast
2019
In honor of veterans from all branches of the military, the Circle of Heroes is a one-of-a-kind underwater memorial just off the Pinellas county coast. It serves as a unique and therapeutic place of remembrance for veterans who use diving as therapy, as well as the general public.
Visit Circle of Heroes
2019
Kind Mouse helps in the battle against child food scarcity in Tampa Bay. Utilizing our grant, they were able to secure the tools they needed to distribute food to kids in need. They also bolstered the technology behind their Mouse Vision initiative, which teaches children video production skills they can use to make a living, all while helping other local nonprofits.
Visit Kind Mouse Productions
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