The Francis and Gertrude Levett Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. It supports local nonprofits, with a stated focus on organizations in Tampa Bay, Florida, and Long Island, New York.
Key facts about Francis and Gertrude Levett
In short: Francis and Gertrude Levett gave $1.2M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Florida. 61% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 59-3614021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,237,146
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- Average grant
- $44,184
- Median grant
- $45,738
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (17 of 28, 2025)
- Total assets
- $28,304,135
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.3M
-0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-9.2% YoY
Grant Count
28
+21.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-25.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis and Gertrude Levett reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Francis and Gertrude Levett open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 28 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $41K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support local nonprofits that primarily advance childhood education, medical research, and community well-being.
Its 2025 grants included support for children’s programs and education, senior services, accessibility, and community facilities. For example, Neighborly Care Network describes its mission as improving health, wellness, and independent living through nutrition, transportation, and adult day care services. Infinite Potential Learning Academy says it operates an academy providing a full curriculum and services for pre-K through fifth grade. Tampa Bay Watch describes its work as watershed restoration, education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,237,146. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $105,600, with a median of $45,738.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it focuses on organizations in Tampa Bay, Florida, and Long Island, New York. In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 31% to recipients in New York, and 3% to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 28 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OCEANSIDE LIBRARY Oceanside, NY | UPGRADE EQUIPMENT COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $105,600 |
| KAMP KIWANIS Taberg, NY | UPDATES TO FACILITY CAMP PROGRAMS | $84,969 |
| YMCA OF GREATER ST PETERSBURG St Petersburg, FL | SUPPORT FOR KID ZONE | $83,333 |
| NEIGHBORLY CARE NETWORK Clearwater, FL | WHEELCHAIR ACESSIBLE MINVAN SR CARE | $77,421 |
| MENORAH LIFE St Petersburg, FL | TRANSPORT VEHICLE FOR SENIORS | $75,000 |
| GREAT EXPLORATIONS CHILDREN'S MUS St Petersburg, FL | TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN | $70,000 |
| INFINITE POTENTIAL LEARNING ACADEMY St Petersburg, FL | PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | $70,000 |
| ANCHOR PROGRAM FUND INC Long Beach, NY | CAP ANCHOR EQUIPMENT | $55,934 |
| TAMPA BAY WATCH Tierra Verde, FL | DISCOVERY CENTER FUNDING | $50,000 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES Tampa, FL | FACILITIES EXPANSION | $50,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,304,135 | $1,691,847 | $1,692,726 | $1,237,146 |
| 2024 | $28,305,014 | $2,723,527 | $1,782,773 | $1,362,845 |
| 2023 | $27,364,260 | $774,822 | $1,941,562 | $1,503,872 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,304,135 | $28,305,014 | $27,364,260 |
| Revenue | $1,691,847 | $2,723,527 | $774,822 |
| Expenses | $1,692,726 | $1,782,773 | $1,941,562 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,433,673 | $1,510,828 | $1,503,872 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,425,901 | $2,451,582 | $703,159 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,627,311 | $1,592,171 | $1,567,551 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia Roth and Robert H. Willis Jr. as co-trustees.
Francis and Gertrude Levett's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia Roth
Co Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$38K (2019) → $39K (2025)
Robert H. Willis Jr.
Co Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$19K (2022) → $29K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sabal Trust Company (2019–2024) — Co Trustee
- Former: John F. Ralph Jr. (2019–2022) — Co 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
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 16508, St Petersburg, FL 33733-6508
Phone: (727) 824-8716
Website: https://levettfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Francis and Gertrude Levett
How much does Francis and Gertrude Levett give each year?
Francis and Gertrude Levett gave $1.2M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 23 grants.
What is Francis and Gertrude Levett's typical grant size?
Francis and Gertrude Levett's median grant in 2025 was $45,738, and its average grant was $44,184, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Francis and Gertrude Levett that year got $40K on average.
Where does Francis and Gertrude Levett give grants?
Francis and Gertrude Levett gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (11 grants), Clearwater, FL (4 grants), Oceanside, NY (3 grants) and Long Beach, NY (2 grants).
Does Francis and Gertrude Levett give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Francis and Gertrude Levett's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Francis and Gertrude Levett's largest grantees?
Francis and Gertrude Levett's largest 2025 grantees include Oceanside Library ($105,600), Kamp Kiwanis ($84,969) and YMCA of Greater St Petersburg ($83,333), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Francis and Gertrude Levett?
Francis and Gertrude Levett reported $28.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Francis and Gertrude Levett fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support local nonprofits that primarily advance childhood education, medical research, and community well-being. Its 2025 grants included support for children’s programs and education, senior services, accessibility, and community facilities. For example, Neighborly Care Network describes its mission as improving health, wellness, and independent living through nutrition, transportation, and adult day care services. Infinite Potential Learning Academy says it oper…
How do I apply for a grant from Francis and Gertrude Levett?
The foundation 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 Francis and Gertrude Levett's EIN?
Francis and Gertrude Levett's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3614021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Francis and Gertrude Levett accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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