Ezra Levin Foundation
Ezra Levin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Champaign, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $485K. Net investment income was $14K.
Ezra Levin Foundation at a glance
In short: Ezra Levin Foundation gave $485K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $121K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $485,253
- +2953.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- -80.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $121,313
- +15169.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $83,452
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Ezra Levin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Community Foundation of East Central Illinois ($470K across 3 grants). Together the top 2 received $485K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $485K (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $485K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Champaign, IL | General Operating Support | $309,620 |
| Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Champaign, IL | General Operating Support | $151,904 |
| The Sinai Temple Champaign, IL | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Champaign, IL | General Operating Support | $8,729 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-65,251 | $495,590 | $485,253 | 4 | $13,648 | $16,428 |
| 2020 | $517,177 | $40,581 | $18,048 | $15,890 | 20 | $40,581 | $21,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ezra Levin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ezra Levin Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Emily Levin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dillbeck
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Levin Dillbeck
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Ezra Levin Foundation
How much does Ezra Levin Foundation give each year?
Ezra Levin Foundation gave $485K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $16K across 20 grants.
What is Ezra Levin Foundation's typical grant size?
Ezra Levin Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $83,452, and its average grant was $121,313, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ezra Levin Foundation give grants?
Ezra Levin Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Champaign, IL (4 grants).
Does Ezra Levin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ezra Levin Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Ezra Levin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Ezra Levin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ezra Levin Foundation's EIN?
Ezra Levin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0139188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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