Levin Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Galveston, TX EIN: 76-0572174

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.

Key facts about Levin Family Foundation

In short: Levin Family Foundation gave $42K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
76-0572174
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$42,200
Grants made (2026)
7
Average grant
$6,029
Median grant
$3,600
Total assets
$617,621
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$618K

-2.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$42K

+15.4% YoY

Grant Count

7

-12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+31.8% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 7 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

States

Cities

GalvestonGalveston TXDallasSan Angelo

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K6 grants20217 grants20229 grants20238 grants20248 grants20257 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2024) to $45K (2023). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $42K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2026

Grand 1894 Opera House: $16KGrand 1894 Opera House$16KRosenberg Library: $11KRosenberg Library$11KUtmb-Galveston Texas: $7KUtmb-Galveston Texas$7KAsu Foundation: $4KAsu Foundation$4KMeals on Wheels: $3KMeals on Wheels$3KBryan Museum: $1KBryan Museum$1KBig Brothers Big Sisters: $500Big Brothers Big Sisters$500

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

39<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand 1894 Opera House Galveston, TXGeneral$16,000
Rosenberg Library Galveston, TXGeneral$11,000
Utmb-Galveston Texas Galveston, TXGeneral$7,100
Asu Foundation San Angelo, TXGeneral$3,600
Meals on Wheels Galveston, TXGeneral$3,000
Bryan Museum Galveston, TXGeneral$1,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Galveston, TXGeneral$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$617,621$632,543$648,065
Revenue$50,270$47,616$53,643
Expenses$68,261$63,387$64,203
Qualifying Distributions$58,535$53,062$51,733
Net Investment Income$38,294$36,895$39,480
Distributable Amount$65,976$57,385$52,549

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

William Hornstein — Director: $6KWilliam HornsteinDirector$6KSusan L Hornstein — Director: $6KSusan L HornsteinDirector$6KGerry Lee Hornstein — Secretary/Treas: $6KGerry Lee HornsteinSecretary/Treas$6K

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).

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.

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