David R and Frances F Levin
David R and Frances F Levin is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $128,500, all to recipients in Pennsylvania.
David R and Frances F Levin at a glance
In short: David R and Frances F Levin gave $129K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,500
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,850
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,331,064
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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.
How to apply to David R and Frances F Levin
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3612 Mcknight East Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-6400
Phone: (412) 338-4965
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David R and Frances F Levin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Education Partnership ($20K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David R and Frances F Levin gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 53% 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 (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2024) to $129K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Education Partnership Pittsburgh, PA | School Supplies/Operations | $20,000 |
| T of L Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Jewish Cemetary & Burial Assoc Pittsburgh, PA | Programming/Unrestricted Endowment | $15,000 |
| 412 Food Rescue Pittsburgh, PA | Good Food Project/Food Recovery Oper | $15,000 |
| PGH Trust for Cultural Resources Pittsburgh, PA | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Agewell Pittsburghjfcs Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Operations/Meal Delivery/Rides | $15,000 |
| Hillel Jewish University Center Pittsburgh, PA | Shabat Experiences | $12,500 |
| Friendship Circle of PGH Pittsburgh, PA | Sunday Funday Programming | $10,000 |
| Our Giving Kitchen Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Volunteer Sessions/Outreach/Food | $5,000 |
| Edgewood Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh, PA | General Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,331,064 | $174,028 | $231,183 | $128,500 | 10 | $128,500 | $109,644 | $242,427 |
| 2024 | $4,377,929 | $1,234,670 | $235,514 | $120,500 | 11 | $120,500 | $97,595 | $196,373 |
| 2023 | $3,378,773 | $3,380,359 | $1,586 | — | — | — | $9,652 | $25,418 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David R and Frances F Levin reported a distributable amount of $242K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, food recovery, cultural resources, community programming, meal delivery and rides, and general operations.
Among the grantees, Tree of Life describes its mission as preserving the memory of those lost in the October 27, 2018 attack and transforming the site into a center for education, remembrance, bridging, and celebration. 412 Food Rescue says it works to fight hunger and promote sustainability by rescuing fresh food and using a technology-based logistics model. Hillel Jewish University Center describes its mission as enriching the lives of Jewish undergraduate students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $128,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Larger awards included $20,000 to The Education Partnership for school supplies and operations and $20,000 to T of L Inc for general operations. Other notable grants were $15,000 each to Jewish Cemetery & Burial Association, 412 Food Rescue, Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources, and AgeWell Pittsburgh/JFCS; and $12,500 to Hillel Jewish University Center for Shabbat experiences.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Levin, Lynn Rubin, and Rebecca Lerman as trustees.
David R and Frances F Levin's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
$11K (2024) → $14K (2025)
Rebecca Lerman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
$11K (2024) → $14K (2025)
William Levin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
$11K (2024) → $14K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $14K, to William Levin (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David R and Frances F Levin
How much does David R and Frances F Levin give each year?
David R and Frances F Levin gave $129K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $121K across 11 grants.
What is David R and Frances F Levin's typical grant size?
David R and Frances F Levin's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $12,850, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David R and Frances F Levin give grants?
David R and Frances F Levin gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (10 grants).
Does David R and Frances F Levin give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of David R and Frances F Levin's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David R and Frances F Levin's largest grantees?
David R and Frances F Levin's largest 2025 grantees include The Education Partnership ($20,000), T of L Inc ($20,000) and Jewish Cemetary & Burial Assoc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David R and Frances F Levin?
David R and Frances F Levin reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (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 David R and Frances F Levin fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, food recovery, cultural resources, community programming, meal delivery and rides, and general operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David R and Frances F Levin?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 David R and Frances F Levin's EIN?
David R and Frances F Levin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6290880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does David R and Frances F Levin 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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