Leon and Gloria Plevin Family
The Leon and Gloria Plevin Family is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 28 grants totaling $71,000 to charitable organizations.
Leon and Gloria Plevin Family at a glance
In short: Leon and Gloria Plevin Family gave $71K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,000
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,536
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $12,234
- +58.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (61% 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 Leon and Gloria Plevin Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13901 Shaker Boulevard Apt 1A, Cleveland, OH 44120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leon and Gloria Plevin Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Cleveland State University Foun ($25K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 11% to Illinois, 9% to the District of Columbia, 8% to New York, and 4% to Vermont. The filing also lists grants to organizations in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leon and Gloria Plevin Family open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $45K (2022) to $109K (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland State University Foun Cleveland, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| In Motion Warrensville Heights, OH | General Support | $5,500 |
| Public Citizen Washington, DC | General Support | $4,250 |
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $4,000 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation Independence, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
| Shelburne Farms Shelburne, VT | General Support | $3,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Congregations Cleveland, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Cleveland, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Asphalt Green New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,234 | $77,000 | $72,486 | $71,000 | 28 | $71,000 | $286 |
| 2023 | $7,720 | $60,000 | $65,340 | $64,000 | 26 | $64,000 | $462 |
| 2022 | $13,060 | $50,000 | $46,329 | $45,000 | 24 | $45,000 | $497 |
| 2021 | $9,389 | $110,000 | $110,424 | $109,000 | 28 | $109,000 | $577 |
| 2020 | $9,813 | $50,000 | $83,394 | $76,000 | 25 | — | $1,126 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leon and Gloria Plevin Family reported a distributable amount of $286 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grantees’ own descriptions show support for organizations working in areas including animal welfare, sustainability education, community improvement, crisis response, sports and recreation, services for deaf people, humanitarian relief, and epilepsy education and support. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, PAWS Chicago describes its work as helping homeless and at-risk pets through spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs. Shelburne Farms says its mission is to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. Greater Cleveland Congregations says it brings people together across lines of race, class, religion, and geography to strengthen neighborhoods.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $71,000. Awards ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,250. The largest listed grant was $25,000 to The Cleveland State University Foun in Cleveland, Ohio. Other notable awards included $5,500 to In Motion in Warrensville Heights, Ohio; $4,250 to Public Citizen in Washington, DC; $4,000 to PAWS Chicago; and $3,000 each to the Crohn’s Colitis Foundation in Independence, Ohio, and Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vermont.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gloria Plevin, Andrew Plevin, Sara Cruz, Mimi Plevin-Foust, and Ann Rosenbluth as directors.
Leon and Gloria Plevin Family's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Plevin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Rosenbluth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Plevin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Plevin-Foust
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Cruz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Leon and Gloria Plevin Family
How much does Leon and Gloria Plevin Family give each year?
Leon and Gloria Plevin Family gave $71K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 26 grants.
What is Leon and Gloria Plevin Family's typical grant size?
Leon and Gloria Plevin Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,536, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leon and Gloria Plevin Family that year got $7K on average.
Where does Leon and Gloria Plevin Family give grants?
Leon and Gloria Plevin Family gives mostly in Ohio: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Leon and Gloria Plevin Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leon and Gloria Plevin Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leon and Gloria Plevin Family's largest grantees?
Leon and Gloria Plevin Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Cleveland State University Foun ($25,000), In Motion ($5,500) and Public Citizen ($4,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leon and Gloria Plevin Family?
Leon and Gloria Plevin Family reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $286 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leon and Gloria Plevin Family fund?
No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leon and Gloria Plevin Family?
The foundation states that it 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 Leon and Gloria Plevin Family's EIN?
Leon and Gloria Plevin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4634718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leon and Gloria Plevin Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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