Levin Family Foundation
Levin Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Galveston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $618K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $38K.
Levin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Levin Family Foundation gave $42K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $42,200
- +15.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,029
- +31.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $617,621
- -2.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Levin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Grand 1894 Opera House ($16K). Together the top 7 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Levin Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2024) to $45K (2023). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand 1894 Opera House Galveston, TX | General | $16,000 |
| Rosenberg Library Galveston, TX | General | $11,000 |
| Utmb-Galveston Texas Galveston, TX | General | $7,100 |
| ASU Foundation San Angelo, TX | General | $3,600 |
| Meals on Wheels Galveston, TX | General | $3,000 |
| Bryan Museum Galveston, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Galveston, TX | General | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $617,621 | $50,270 | $68,261 | $42,200 | 7 | $58,535 | $38,294 | $65,976 |
| 2025 | $632,543 | $47,616 | $63,387 | $36,583 | 8 | $53,062 | $36,895 | $57,385 |
| 2024 | $648,065 | $53,643 | $64,203 | $35,800 | 8 | $51,733 | $39,480 | $52,549 |
| 2023 | $663,035 | $60,953 | $71,682 | $45,000 | 9 | $60,906 | $46,567 | $51,750 |
| 2022 | $682,794 | $101,714 | $68,402 | $41,250 | 7 | $56,899 | $88,635 | $60,211 |
| 2021 | $654,278 | $71,739 | $65,333 | $39,750 | 6 | — | $59,124 | $56,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Levin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Levin Family Foundation is led by Gene Hornstein, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gene Hornstein
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Hornstein
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2026)
William Hornstein
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Gerry Lee Hornstein
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to William Hornstein (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Levin Family Foundation
How much does Levin Family Foundation give each year?
Levin Family Foundation gave $42K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $37K across 8 grants.
What is Levin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Levin Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,600, and its average grant was $6,029, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Levin Family Foundation give grants?
Levin Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Galveston, TX (6 grants).
Does Levin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Levin Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Levin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Levin Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Grand 1894 Opera House ($16,000), Rosenberg Library ($11,000) and Utmb-Galveston Texas ($7,100), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Levin Family Foundation?
Levin Family Foundation reported $618K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Levin Family Foundation's EIN?
Levin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0572174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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