J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation
The J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Middleburg, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports $40,000 in grants to 11 charitable organizations; the foundation states that it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation gave $40K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,636
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $397,782
- -6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1256, Middleburg, VA 20118-1256
Phone: (540) 687-5012
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Windy Hill Foundation ($13K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 12% to Pennsylvania, and 2% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $32K (2021) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Windy Hill Foundation Middleburg, VA | General Support | $13,000 |
| Piedmont Child Care Center Upperville, VA | General Support | $6,500 |
| The Hill School Middleburg, VA | General Support | $6,500 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| A Place to Be Middleburg, VA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Buchanan Hall Middleburg, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Fish Middleburg, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Goucher College Baltimore, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
| Mt Pisgah Baptist Church Upperville, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Seven Loaves Middleburg, VA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $397,782 | $18,955 | $44,875 | $40,000 | 11 | $42,270 | $16,350 | $25,574 |
| 2023 | $423,702 | $30,867 | $36,590 | $32,000 | 11 | $34,124 | $28,401 | $24,182 |
| 2022 | $429,425 | $24,163 | $43,455 | $37,000 | 11 | $39,540 | $21,448 | $25,720 |
| 2021 | $448,717 | $83,469 | $37,992 | $32,000 | 11 | $33,819 | $80,296 | $30,591 |
| 2020 | $403,240 | $-1,485 | $39,467 | $35,000 | 11 | — | $1,579 | $26,999 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Windy Hill Foundation says it provides affordable housing and enrichment activities for lower-income households, while Piedmont Child Care Center says it provides early childhood care and education. The Hill School describes itself as an independent school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. A Place to Be says it uses music therapy, performance, and expressive arts to foster community and belonging for people with a range of needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $40,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $13,000, with a median grant of $1,000. All 11 were listed for general support.
The largest grants were $13,000 to Windy Hill Foundation, $6,500 to Piedmont Child Care Center, $6,500 to The Hill School, $5,000 to Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory, and $3,000 to A Place to Be. Other 2024 recipients included Buchanan Hall, FISH, Goucher College, Mt Pisgah Baptist Church, Seven Loaves, and Trinity Church, each receiving $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margot L Thompson as president; Judith D Washburn and Charles P Thompson as directors; John S Levis as director; and Helen C Wiley as secretary and treasurer.
J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation is led by Margot L. Thompson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margot L. Thompson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles P. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Levis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith D. Washburn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen C. Wiley
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Judy Washburn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Blair T. Bruning (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Parkman H. Levis (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Preston Thompson (2022–2023) — Director
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 J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation
How much does J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation give each year?
J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation gave $40K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 11 grants.
What is J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,636, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation give grants?
J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Middleburg, VA (6 grants) and Upperville, VA (3 grants).
Does J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Windy Hill Foundation ($13,000), Piedmont Child Care Center ($6,500) and The Hill School ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation?
J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation reported $398K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation?
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 J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation's EIN?
J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1991015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J Preston Levis Charitable Foundation 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 2020–2024
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