Fred & Marilyn Levin Family
The Fred & Marilyn Levin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Panama City, Florida. It funds nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations primarily in Northwest Florida that provide services and programs for children, families, and animals in need.
Fred & Marilyn Levin Family at a glance
In short: Fred & Marilyn Levin Family gave $68K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,535
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,930
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,016,118
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fred & Marilyn Levin Family
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists Debra Dreyer as the contact and indicates that application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are “see attached”; details are not provided here.
- Contact
Application contact: Debra Dreyer
Mailing address: 326 Moonlight Bay Drive, Panama City, FL 32407
Phone: (850) 774-0006
Website: https://www.fmlfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred & Marilyn Levin Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Junior League of Pensacola ($5K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it funds organizations primarily in Northwest Florida. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fred & Marilyn Levin Family gives
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior League of Pensacola Pensacola, FL | Diaper Bank - Diapers & Wipes | $5,000 |
| Parent University Pensacola Inc Pensacola, FL | 1,000 Backpacks | $3,100 |
| Escambia County Healthy Start CO Pensacola, FL | 1,000 Baby Thermometers | $3,000 |
| Foodraising Friends Milton, FL | 2,000 Bags of Food | $3,000 |
| Health & Hope Clinic Pensacola, FL | 1,500 Hygiene Kits, Sanitizer, Etc | $3,000 |
| Independence for the Blind of WF Pensacola, FL | 1,000 Magnifiers/ Signature Guides | $3,000 |
| Readykids Pensacola, FL | 1,000 Childrens Books | $3,000 |
| Secret Place Home Inc Pensacola, FL | Shampoo & Conditioner | $3,000 |
| Valerie's House Pensacola, FL | 1,000 Journals & Pens | $2,650 |
| Cdac Behavioral Healthcare Pensacola, FL | S.O.C.K.S. Program-4,000 Pairs Socks | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,016,118 | $48,671 | $73,179 | $67,535 | 35 | $67,535 | $29,676 | $47,964 |
| 2023 | $983,387 | $35,903 | $75,135 | $69,645 | 35 | $69,645 | $24,412 | $45,449 |
| 2022 | $931,080 | $27,056 | $40,338 | $34,830 | 13 | $34,830 | $20,775 | $48,248 |
| 2021 | $1,135,353 | $43,306 | $51,767 | $44,500 | 12 | $44,500 | $29,736 | $54,398 |
| 2020 | $1,064,578 | $24,362 | $45,904 | $40,000 | 8 | — | $22,460 | $47,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred & Marilyn Levin Family reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support nonprofit organizations serving children, families, and animals in need, primarily in Northwest Florida. Its 2024 grants included support for diaper and food banks, children’s books and backpacks, hygiene supplies, and materials for people who are blind.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of services represented: ReadyKids says it promotes children’s well-being through counseling, family support, and early learning; Valerie’s House says it helps children and families work through the loss of a loved one; and CDAC Behavioral Healthcare describes prevention, intervention, and counseling services for people in several Florida counties.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $67,535. Grants ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest listed awards were $5,000 to Junior League of Pensacola for diapers and wipes; $3,100 to Parent University Pensacola for backpacks; and $3,000 each to Escambia County Healthy Start for baby thermometers, Foodraising Friends for food bags, Health & Hope Clinic for hygiene supplies, Independence for the Blind of WF for magnifiers and signature guides, ReadyKids for children’s books, and Secret Place Home for shampoo and conditioner.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marci L. Goodman as director and treasurer, Debra L. Dreyer as director and president, and Kimberly Brielmayer as director and vice president.
Fred & Marilyn Levin Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra L. Dreyer
Director & P
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Brielmayer
Director & V
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marci L. Goodman
Director & T
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fred & Marilyn Levin Family
How much does Fred & Marilyn Levin Family give each year?
Fred & Marilyn Levin Family gave $68K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 35 grants.
What is Fred & Marilyn Levin Family's typical grant size?
Fred & Marilyn Levin Family's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,930, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred & Marilyn Levin Family give grants?
Fred & Marilyn Levin Family gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pensacola, FL (30 grants) and Milton, FL (2 grants).
Does Fred & Marilyn Levin Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Fred & Marilyn Levin Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fred & Marilyn Levin Family's largest grantees?
Fred & Marilyn Levin Family's largest 2024 grantees include Junior League of Pensacola ($5,000), Parent University Pensacola Inc ($3,100) and Escambia County Healthy Start CO ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fred & Marilyn Levin Family?
Fred & Marilyn Levin Family reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fred & Marilyn Levin Family fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support nonprofit organizations serving children, families, and animals in need, primarily in Northwest Florida. Its 2024 grants included support for diaper and food banks, children’s books and backpacks, hygiene supplies, and materials for people who are blind. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred & Marilyn Levin Family?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fred & Marilyn Levin Family's EIN?
Fred & Marilyn Levin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2623852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fred & Marilyn Levin Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fred-and-marilyn-levin-family-morg_cfb99423ed26473898ccfe76bd1f83cb
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