Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc
The Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wheaton, Maryland. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $120,395 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in education, medical research and treatment, youth development, animal welfare, and local heritage and community activities.
Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc gave $120K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Idaho. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,395
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,026
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,675,952
- +1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11151 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902
Phone: (301) 942-6800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tcaa ($45K). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho (37%), Tennessee (25%), and Oklahoma (21%). Massachusetts and Texas each received 4% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2022) to $125K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tcaa Salmon, ID | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $45,000 |
| Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| National Cowboy Museum Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Brain Aneurysm Foundation Hanover, MA | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Lead Changes Weatherford, TX | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| ADL Washington DC Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Pilots to the Rescue Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| Animal Welfare Institute Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Joseph, OR | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,675,952 | $207,363 | $143,741 | $120,395 | 15 | $122,895 | $183,182 | $77,728 |
| 2023 | $1,646,828 | $23,151 | $138,376 | $125,395 | 14 | $125,395 | $25,993 | $80,047 |
| 2022 | $1,750,334 | $14,635 | $120,644 | $96,245 | 19 | $96,245 | — | $86,385 |
| 2021 | $1,856,851 | $154,615 | $124,630 | $96,929 | 24 | $98,879 | $130,965 | $101,817 |
| 2020 | $1,656,515 | $144,829 | $145,232 | $117,200 | 20 | — | $118,672 | $94,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Lincoln Memorial University describes itself as a values-based learning community providing liberal arts and professional studies. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Lead Changes describes its work as using horsemanship to build leadership skills, confidence, and integrity among youth ages 11–17.
Other 2024 recipients include the Animal Welfare Institute, which says it works to alleviate animal suffering and improve animal welfare; Pilots to the Rescue, which transports at-risk animals to improve their chances of adoption; and Chief Joseph Days Rodeo, which describes its work as educating the community about local Western heritage and providing youth scholarships and charitable support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $120,395 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Its largest grants were $45,000 to TCAA, $25,000 to Lincoln Memorial University, and $25,000 to the National Cowboy Museum. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Lead Changes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abbe Levin as vice president and treasurer, Alan Levin as president, and Brett Schneider as secretary.
Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc is led by Alan Levin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Levin
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abbe Levin
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Schneider
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc
How much does Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc give each year?
Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc gave $120K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 14 grants.
What is Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $8,026, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc give grants?
Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc's top state is Idaho, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (25%) and Oklahoma (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tcaa ($45,000), Lincoln Memorial University ($25,000) and National Cowboy Museum ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc?
Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Lincoln Memorial University describes itself as a values-based learning community providing liberal arts and professional studies. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2281573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alan and Nadine Levin Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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