Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund
The Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to public and community libraries in Kansas, with each listed grant designated to “SUPPORT PUBLIC COMMUNITY.”
Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund at a glance
In short: Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund gave $210K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Kansas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,000
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,000
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,615
- Total assets
- $4,117,058
- +4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wichita Public Library ($84K). Together the top 10 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 75 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2019) to $210K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Public Library Wichita, KS | Support Public Community | $84,000 |
| Derby Public Library Derby, KS | Support Public Community | $24,150 |
| McConnell Air Force Base Library McConnell AFB, KS | Support Public Community | $17,325 |
| Haysville Community Library Haysville, KS | Support Public Community | $16,800 |
| Valley Center - Edna Buschow Memorial Library Valley Center, KS | Support Public Community | $8,400 |
| Park City Public Library Park City, KS | Support Public Community | $8,400 |
| Mulvane Public Library Mulvane, KS | Support Public Community | $7,245 |
| Goddard Public Library Goddard, KS | Support Public Community | $6,615 |
| Cheney Public Library Cheney, KS | Support Public Community | $5,775 |
| Colwich Community Library Colwich, KS | Support Public Community | $5,775 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,117,058 | $440,435 | $278,770 | $210,000 | 15 | $231,242 | $399,770 | $234,526 |
| 2024 | $3,954,176 | $398,856 | $248,984 | $190,000 | 15 | $209,834 | $357,163 | $224,517 |
| 2023 | $3,808,501 | $136,529 | $227,306 | $175,004 | 15 | $192,896 | $90,274 | $207,462 |
| 2022 | $3,900,852 | $-86,201 | $274,314 | $200,000 | 15 | $218,307 | $61,502 | $211,946 |
| 2021 | $4,261,133 | $901,399 | $261,683 | $200,000 | 15 | $220,002 | $859,474 | $233,198 |
| 2020 | $3,616,541 | $241,970 | $229,458 | $180,000 | 15 | — | $210,445 | $200,096 |
| 2019 | $3,604,895 | $228,563 | $219,381 | $170,000 | 15 | — | $213,895 | $196,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund reported a distributable amount of $235K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for public and community libraries.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 15 grants totaling $210,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,675 to $84,000, with a median of $6,615. Among the listed grants, Wichita Public Library received $84,000; Derby Public Library, $24,150; McConnell Air Force Base Library, $17,325; Haysville Community Library, $16,800; and Valley Center – Edna Buschow Memorial Library and Park City Public Library each received $8,400.
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$49K (2021) → $51K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $51K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund
How much does Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund give each year?
Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund gave $210K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 15 grants.
What is Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund's typical grant size?
Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund's median grant in 2025 was $6,615, and its average grant was $14,000, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund give grants?
Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Public Community" (15 grants).
Who are Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund's largest grantees?
Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Wichita Public Library ($84,000), Derby Public Library ($24,150) and McConnell Air Force Base Library ($17,325), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund?
Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (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.
What does Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for public and community libraries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund's EIN?
Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6236385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Celia & Leonard a Levand Public Library Fund 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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