LEV Foundation
LEV Foundation acts to serve the interests of students and families across the State of Washington to improve education access and quality. Particularly those who have been harmed by historical and systemic inequities.
LEV Foundation at a glance
In short: LEV Foundation gave $988K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $247K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $988,236
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $247,059
- +32.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,396
- Total assets
- $2,622,750
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who LEV Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seattle School District ($956K). Together the top 4 received $988K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 28 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How LEV Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $934K (2023) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $988K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle School District Seattle, WA | Support for South Shore Pre K-8 | $955,774 |
| Kids Co Seattle, WA | Support for South Shore Pre K-8 | $17,791 |
| Truss Leadership Portland, OR | Support for South Shore Pre K-8 | $9,000 |
| Speak with Purpose Renton, WA | Support for South Shore Pre K-8 | $5,671 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,622,750 | $2,968,381 | $2,385,601 | $988,236 | 4 | $18,624 |
| 2023 | $2,060,406 | $1,541,327 | $2,417,477 | $934,052 | 5 | $727 |
| 2022 | $3,050,666 | $2,793,076 | $2,381,955 | $1,139,646 | 7 | $134 |
| 2021 | $2,387,286 | $1,728,153 | $2,382,406 | $1,345,493 | 7 | $295 |
| 2020 | $3,265,033 | $3,587,052 | $2,652,376 | $1,398,480 | 5 | $55 |
About LEV Foundation
Based on IRS filings
LEV Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $988K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LEV Foundation is led by Arik Korman, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arik Korman
CEO
Communications Director → Interim Co-Ceo, 2023
Interim Co-Ceo → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $170K (2024)
Eric Holzapel
CEO
Interim Co-Ceo → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $136K (2024)
Ben Mitchell
President
Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Zontine
Director
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison McCartan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Leep
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Effland
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Jenkins-Rosenkrantz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Vela
Cpo
Director of Policy & Research → Interim Co-Ceo, 2023
Interim Co-Ceo → Cpo, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $131K (2024)
Amy Campbell
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Nissen
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Lauri Hennessey (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Yelias Bender (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Goldy Brown (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marcus Pimpleton (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Byrd (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Erica Hallock (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leanne Jones-Wiles (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Brad Krueger (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Betsy Johnson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Derek Morrison (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roohi Sharma (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Roxanne McCloud (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Minerva Butler (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Julia Warth (2020) — Director of Policy & Research
- Former: Kevin Washington (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Leanne Jones Wiles (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Michael Waite (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Oscar Cerda (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $170K, to Arik Korman (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about LEV Foundation
How much does LEV Foundation give each year?
LEV Foundation gave $988K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $934K across 5 grants.
What is LEV Foundation's typical grant size?
LEV Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,396, and its average grant was $247,059, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does LEV Foundation give grants?
LEV Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does LEV Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on LEV Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for South Shore Pre K-8" (4 grants).
How large is LEV Foundation?
LEV Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is LEV Foundation?
LEV Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is LEV Foundation's EIN?
LEV Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2141507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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