Leveler Foundation
The Leveler Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Formerly the Steve J Miller Foundation, it provides grants to nonprofits.
Leveler Foundation at a glance
In short: Leveler Foundation gave $183K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Arizona. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,000
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,957
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,926,209
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leveler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applications must be solicited or approved for submission by a board member. The website says to submit a 3–5 page grant write-up along with the organization budget, project budget if applicable, proof of 501(c)(3) status, and any supplemental materials. It directs applicants to submit materials through its website as a single PDF.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists April 1, 2024, as the application deadline.
- Deadline
- The website lists April 1, 2024, as the application deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 805 Sw Broadway 2600, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Website: https://levelerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leveler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Asylum Works ($15K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Arizona (30%), California (28%), Pennsylvania (21%), Washington, DC (8%), and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leveler Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2020) to $183K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asylum Works Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Norcal Resist Sacramento, CA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Solutions in Hometown Connections Riverdale, MD | General Support | $12,000 |
| CASA San Jose Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona Inc Tucson, AZ | Protects the integrity of organic, sustainable, local and direct agriculture market | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Resilience Project Pittsburgh, PA | Support the Care and Nurture of Homeless Women | $10,000 |
| Vallejo Project (Vasa Educational Services) Vallejo, CA | General Support | $9,000 |
| Wholly H20 (Inquiring Systems Inc) Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $9,000 |
| Assistance League of Tucson Tucson, AZ | Support for the Tucson Community | $8,000 |
| Center on Race Poverty & the Environment Emeryville, CA | Supports environmental justice for communities of color in kern, kings and Tular counties | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,926,209 | $192,492 | $222,959 | $183,000 | 23 | $190,737 | $158,900 | $156,975 |
| 2024 | $2,956,676 | $170,597 | $219,596 | $179,500 | 30 | $185,861 | $136,316 | $152,391 |
| 2023 | $3,005,675 | $88,631 | $178,246 | $142,700 | 26 | $147,236 | $57,613 | $141,963 |
| 2022 | $3,095,290 | $-64,707 | $217,076 | $164,000 | 29 | $169,798 | $28,953 | $149,010 |
| 2021 | $3,377,073 | $819,027 | $222,222 | $182,500 | 26 | $184,338 | $783,970 | $169,809 |
| 2020 | $2,780,268 | $183,064 | $169,953 | $130,000 | 24 | — | $143,421 | $152,587 |
| 2019 | $2,767,157 | $211,212 | $186,701 | $143,500 | 27 | — | $188,287 | $150,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leveler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2025 — 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 website does not state a mission. Its grantees’ work includes refugee and immigrant support, community organizing, Latino community services, trauma-informed community development, home repairs for low-income homeowners, HIV/AIDS support, environmental justice, and inclusive education.
These are grantee missions, not stated foundation priorities. For example, Solutions in Hometown Connections says it engages refugees and immigrants to build better communities, while NorCal Resist describes its work as building infrastructure against oppression and supporting communities through shared resources. Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona says it assists low-income homeowners in Tucson and Pima County with emergency repairs and safety modifications.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $183,000. Individual grants ranged from $4,000 to $15,000, with a median of $8,000. Its largest listed awards included $15,000 to Asylum Works for general support; $12,000 each to NorCal Resist and Solutions in Hometown Connections for general support; and $10,000 each to CASA San Jose and Neighborhood Resilience Project.
The foundation also awarded $10,000 to Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona. Other listed 2025 grantees include Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment and INclusive Academy, each receiving $8,000. The grantee descriptions indicate the range of work supported; they do not establish the foundation’s own stated focus areas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kurt Spreyer as president; Dan Warner as vice president; and Charles Tampio, Jessie Tampio, and Ed Warner as trustees.
Leveler Foundation is led by Kurt Spreyer, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kurt Spreyer
President
President → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Tampio
Trustee
President → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Warner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Tampio
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Warner
Vice President
Trustee → President, 2022
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Leveler Foundation
How much does Leveler Foundation give each year?
Leveler Foundation gave $183K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 30 grants.
What is Leveler Foundation's typical grant size?
Leveler Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $7,957, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leveler Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Leveler Foundation give grants?
Leveler Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (28%) and Pennsylvania (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (7 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants).
Does Leveler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Leveler Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leveler Foundation's largest grantees?
Leveler Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Asylum Works ($15,000), Norcal Resist ($12,000) and Solutions in Hometown Connections ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leveler Foundation?
Leveler Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leveler Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website does not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leveler Foundation?
The foundation 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 Leveler Foundation's EIN?
Leveler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6051879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Leveler Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Leveler Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leveler-foundation-morg_93aaa4b263bf440bbd484b32960e4804
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