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- EIN 59-3107428
- (850) 435-7123
- 316 S Baylen Street, Ste 600 Pensacola FL 32502 USA
- https://fredlevinfest.com/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Community Foundations, Philanthropy
Mission: The Fred Levin Way Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation whose mission is to hold an annual festival in Pensacola, Florida, to honor the legacy of Fred Levin and his desire to help children in need in Northwest Florida. Each year this free community festival, known as The Fred Levin Way Fest, brings together more than 60 nonprofits that provide services to families and individuals in need. These nonprofits distribute information on the free services they provide along with gifting essential items, such as backpacks, blankets, books, diapers, first aid kits, hygiene kits, pet food, school supplies, soap, socks, thermometers, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, and underwear. The festival additionally provides free food, entertainment, and prizes to those in attendance.
Results: Our Foundation was formed in 1992 as The Levin & Papantonio Family Foundation, Inc. The Foundation was formed to promote organizations and reward individuals dedicated to caring for and assisting children with the basic needs of life -- food, shelter, clothing, a safe home environment, and education. The Foundation initially contributed to public and private organizations and individuals who assisted less fortunate families. The Foundation contributed more than $3 million to various causes. After Fred Levin died in 2021, the name of the Foundation was changed to the Fred Levin Way Foundation, Inc., with its current mission to host an annual free festival to help Northwest Florida families and individuals in need. Each year, the Foundation gives away more than 4,000 free meals and approximately 100,000 essential items to families in need, such as backpacks, blankets, books, diapers, hygiene kits, pet food, school supplies, sheets, soap, socks, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, and underwear.
Target demographics: Children in need in Northwest Florida
Direct beneficiaries per year: 10,000 families
Geographic areas served: Northwest Florida
Programs: Each year we host a free community festival that brings together 65 non-profit organizations that provide free services to families in need.