The Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation is a private, corporate-sponsored foundation established in 2001 and based in Springfield, Illinois. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting charitable causes through philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.0M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+14.0% YoY
Grant Count
82
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+29.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved in:
- Education — including support for schools, universities, and educational programs
- Health Centers — funding healthcare-related initiatives
- Human Services — supporting organizations serving vulnerable populations
- Homelessness — addressing housing and support services for unhoused individuals
- Community Development — local initiatives strengthening communities
- Youth Development — programs serving young people, including mentoring and skills-building
- Environmental Conservation and Animal Welfare — supporting conservation efforts and animal rescue programs
Grantmaking
The foundation made 73–100 grants in recent years, with total giving of approximately $1.07–$1.22 million annually.
Grant Range
& Range:**
Average Grant
amounts vary by program, ranging from $2,500 to $25,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Illinois (primary focus, particularly the Springfield area)
- Florida
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $19.8–$20.0 million
- Total Annual Giving: $1.07–$1.22 million
- Total Revenue: $1.31 million
- Total Expenses: $1.10 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Giving Rate: 5.4%
Contact Information:
- Address: 2401 West Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62704
- Phone: (217) 793-3800
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,047,487 | $19,771,990 | $19,565,841 |
| Revenue | $1,533,618 | $1,309,198 | $1,464,245 |
| Expenses | $1,258,121 | $1,103,049 | $1,254,153 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,217,950 | $1,068,725 | $1,223,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $533,618 | $680,214 | $622,569 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,401,821 | $1,067,764 | $1,082,819 |
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
249 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by four trustees, all serving one hour per week with no compensation:
- Richard H. Levi, Trustee
- Agnes E. Levi, Trustee
- Lindsay M. Levi, Trustee
- Ryan M. Levi, Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD H LEVI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AGNES E LEVI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDSAY M LEVI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RYAN M LEVI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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