Lev Foundation
Lev Foundation is a private foundation located in Incline Village, Nevada, established in 2019 and recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation operates with no employees and functions as a grantmaking organization.
Key facts about Lev Foundation
- EIN
- 83-2917968
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,625
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- Average grant
- $1,577
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 33, 2025)
- Total assets
- $174,419
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. 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.
Who Lev Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Lev Foundation's 34 itemized 2025 grants were California (43%), Massachusetts (19%) and Nevada (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (6 grants), Reno, NV (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Lev Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 33 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 213% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$174K
-6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$54K
+74.4% YoY
Grant Count
34
+25.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+38.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lev Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds education, shelter for abused women and children, and religious organizations. Historical grant data indicates funding across human services, environment, health, civil rights, international causes, youth development, community improvement, recreation and sports, and other areas.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grants reach eight states, with notable funding to organizations in California and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 34 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
FY2025:
- Total revenues: $46,387
- Total expenses: $57,850
- Total assets: $174,419
- Net deficit: $11,463
- Investment income: Included in revenue sources
FY2024:
- Total revenues: $16,093
- Total expenses: $31,950
- Total assets: $185,882
FY2023:
- Total revenues: $15,421
- Total expenses: $38,351
- Total assets: $201,739
- Investment income and dividends: $10,981
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $4,440
Revenue Sources (FY2025):
- Contributions: $1,464 (3.2%)
- Other revenue: $44,923 (96.8%)
Expense Breakdown (FY2025):
- Grants and assistance: $53,625 (92.7%)
- Other expenses: $4,225 (7.3%)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $174,419 | $185,882 | $201,739 |
| Revenue | $46,387 | $16,093 | $15,421 |
| Expenses | $57,850 | $31,950 | $38,351 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $53,625 | $30,750 | $32,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $44,923 | $16,093 | $9,670 |
| Distributable Amount | $25,217 | $28,766 | $29,652 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
173 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cente ($9,000), Classical Tahoe ($5,000), California Pacific Medical Center ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cente Boston, MA | General Purposes | $9,000 |
| Classical Tahoe Incline Village, NV | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| California Pacific Medical Center San Francisco, CA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Fund Tahoe City, CA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Amcha Initiative Santa Cruz, CA | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Freinds of the Center Montgomery, AL | General Purposes | $2,400 |
| Friends of IDF New York, NY | General Purposes | $2,175 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Cure Blindness Norwich, VT | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Eddy House Reno, NV | General Purposes | $1,600 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Lloyd S. Minick — President
- Beth R. Minick — Secretary
Lev Foundation is led by Lloyd S Minick, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lloyd S Minick
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth R Minick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lev Foundation fund?
The foundation funds education, shelter for abused women and children, and religious organizations. Historical grant data indicates funding across human services, environment, health, civil rights, international causes, youth development, community improvement, recreation and sports, and other areas.
How do I apply for a grant from Lev Foundation?
The foundation funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Lev Foundation make grants?
Grants reach eight states, with notable funding to organizations in California and Nevada.
What size grants does Lev Foundation award?
In 2025, Lev Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $54K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lev Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Lev Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lev Foundation's EIN?
Lev Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2917968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lev Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.