Larry Chaifetz

The Levitt Foundation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of American communities by transforming underused outdoor public spaces—such as parks, vacant lots, and brownfields—into vibrant, inclusive destinations through free, live music events. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The foundation partners with local nonprofits, public agencies, and community organizations to present thousands of free outdoor concerts featuring diverse artists across multiple genres, fostering community engagement, inclusivity, social equity, local pride, and economic revitalization. Programs include the Levitt AMP Music Series, Vibe, and Bloc Music Series grants, supporting both long-term venues and short-term concert series in urban and rural areas. The foundation emphasizes fair artist compensation, volunteerism, donations, and local involvement, and invests in research to evaluate the social impact of creative placemaking. The company was founded in 1966 by Mimi Levitt, Mortimer Levitt.