Levin Family Foundation
The Levin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. It supports agencies in Dayton and surrounding areas that feed, clothe, educate, and provide health-related support to people in need, and also considers cultural arts and other nonprofit organizations.
Levin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Levin Family Foundation gave $870K across 142 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $870,263
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 142
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,129
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $20,899,433
- +11.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (37 of 101, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Levin Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website instructs prospective applicants to contact staff before submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). After staff approval of the LOI, applicants may be invited to submit a full application; the website also describes a staff site visit after an LOI is received. The filing says applicants should obtain a grant application and submit it with a narrative describing how funds will be used, financial information such as audited statements, a Form 990 and project budget, and an IRS determination letter. The website lists individuals, organizations that are not tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), political or advocacy groups, and fiscal agents or umbrella organizations that fund nonprofits as ineligible.
- Review Cycle
- The website listed 2026 LOI and application deadlines of April 25 and June 5, respectively; both dates have passed. The 2024 filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website listed 2026 LOI and application deadlines of April 25 and June 5, respectively; both dates have passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Levin
Mailing address: 7812 Mcewen Road Ste 100, Dayton, OH 45459
Phone: (937) 223-1669
Website: https://levinfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Levin Family Foundation
Who Levin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sicsa ($107K across 9 grants). Together the top 10 received $402K.
Grant Size Distribution
559 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 545 grants of 559 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing gives preference to organizations in the Dayton/Montgomery County, Ohio, area. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 5% to Florida, and 1% to Virginia; Maryland and Indiana each accounted for 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 142 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Levin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 101 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $326K (2020) to $904K (2021). In 2024 it made 142 grants totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sicsa Dayton, OH | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Columbus, OH | General Funding | $85,000 |
| Homefull Dayton, OH | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Dayton Centerville, OH | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | General Funding | $25,000 |
| St Vincent's Depaul Dayton, OH | General Funding | $20,000 |
| American National Red Cross Dayton, OH | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Miami Valley Meals Dayton, OH | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Senior Resource Center Dayton, OH | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Planed Parenthood Cincinnati, OH | General Funding | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,899,433 | $4,030,208 | $1,773,269 | $870,263 | 142 | $1,454,496 | $1,882,182 | $1,157,538 |
| 2023 | $18,692,862 | $1,260,604 | $1,546,942 | $807,908 | 149 | $1,346,752 | $1,070,302 | $1,044,362 |
| 2022 | $19,034,724 | $1,142,091 | $1,632,156 | $783,077 | 88 | $1,322,523 | $923,712 | $1,153,676 |
| 2021 | $19,572,715 | $2,449,080 | $1,709,550 | $903,705 | 108 | $1,488,835 | $2,275,638 | $1,218,567 |
| 2020 | $18,880,298 | $599,815 | $1,018,310 | $326,247 | 72 | — | $419,873 | $1,166,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Levin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support agencies that feed, clothe, educate, and provide health-related support to those in need. Its filing identifies social services and education as primary areas, with particular emphasis on people experiencing homelessness or hunger, medically underserved people, children, and women at risk. Cultural arts organizations and other nonprofits are also considered.
The foundation’s 2024 grants illustrate a range of supported work. Homefull describes its mission as ending homelessness through housing, supportive services, advocacy, and education. Miami Valley Meals says it transforms donated food into meals for people experiencing food insecurity. Clothes That Work says it helps people prepare for employment through clothing, education, and empowerment. Other grantees describe work in cancer support, youth services, animal welfare, and Jewish cemetery maintenance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 142 grants totaling $870,263. Grants ranged from $50 to $100,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest awards included SICSA ($100,000), Foundation Fighting Blindness ($85,000), Homefull ($50,000), and Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Dayton ($50,000). The filing lists each of these grants for general funding.
The foundation evaluates proposals based on whether the organization is suited to address the proposed challenge, community benefit, effective and efficient delivery, a complete and realistic budget, and measurable objectives. Its filing says preference is given to requests for operating expenses, special projects, and building improvements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen Levin as executive director/secretary, Ryan Levin as trustee, Howard Michaels as president/treasurer, Al Leland as vice president, and Jacob A. Myers as administrator.
The foundation’s website identifies Karen Levin as executive director and Debbie Fox as grants and operations director.
Levin Family Foundation is led by Howard Michaels, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Michaels
President & Treasurer
Trustee → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Karen Levin
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $142K (2024)
Ryan Levin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $46K (2024)
Al Leland
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Jacob A. Myers
Administrator-Sam Levin Fu
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Allen Levin (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Louis Levin (2020–2023) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $142K, to Karen Levin (Executive Director/Secreta). 5 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 $870K across 142 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $808K across 149 grants.
What is Levin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Levin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,129, across 142 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Levin Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Levin Family Foundation give grants?
Levin Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (91 grants), Cincinnati, OH (9 grants), Columbus, OH (7 grants) and Centerville, OH (4 grants).
Does Levin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Levin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (142 of 142) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Levin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Levin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sicsa ($107,109 across 9 grants), Foundation Fighting Blindness ($85,000) and Homefull ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Levin Family Foundation?
Levin Family Foundation reported $20.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Levin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support agencies that feed, clothe, educate, and provide health-related support to those in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Levin Family Foundation?
The foundation’s website instructs prospective applicants to contact staff before submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Levin Family Foundation's EIN?
Levin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1327847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Levin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/levin-family-foundation-morg_6d157ad18a4641f284656af73952db62
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