Bruce and Karen Levenson
Bruce and Karen Levenson is a private foundation, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2024, it made $327 in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Bruce and Karen Levenson at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,850,892
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,213,239
- +420.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $327
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $431
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bruce and Karen Levenson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Bruce and Karen Levenson gives
- In 2024 it paid out 0% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2022) to $5.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | Unrestricted | $5,208,718 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
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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 | $8,850,892 | $1,213,239 | $431 | — | — | $327 | $1,213,135 | $441,020 |
| 2023 | $7,638,909 | $233,196 | $5,266,697 | $5,258,718 | 2 | $5,262,783 | $257,826 | $452,019 |
| 2022 | $12,570,486 | $431,685 | $2,050,791 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $2,000,000 | $499,006 | $811,556 |
| 2021 | $14,190,945 | $1,573,581 | $110,806 | — | — | $250 | $1,572,294 | $523,254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruce and Karen Levenson reported a distributable amount of $441K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bruce and Karen Levenson is led by Bruce D. Levenson, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce D. Levenson
Director & President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian Levenson
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karen L. Levenson
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Levenson
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robin Levenson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Scott Levenson
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tamara Levenson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Samantha Levenson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samantha Berschler (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Bruce and Karen Levenson
How large is Bruce and Karen Levenson?
Bruce and Karen Levenson reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $327 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $441K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Bruce and Karen Levenson operate?
Bruce and Karen Levenson has awarded grants in Maryland, New York.
What is Bruce and Karen Levenson's EIN?
Bruce and Karen Levenson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4630940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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