The Francis and Gertrude Levett Foundation Its Not What You HaveIts What You Give There are so many nonprofits trying to make our communities better. Our foundationwhich focuses on organizations in Tampa Bay Florida and Long Island New Yorkexists to help make their journey a little bit easier. Mission Statement Their MissionIs Ours Our Foundation was established to keep Francis and Gertrude Levetts passions and charitable publicminded spirit alive by providing support to local nonprofits that primarily advance childhood education medical research and community wellbeing. Francis and Gertrude Levett started a busing company for the local school districts on Long Island New York prior to living in St.