Levin Family Foundation
The Levin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Leawood, Kansas. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $40,763 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
Levin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Levin Family Foundation gave $41K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Kansas. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,763
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,136
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $852,206
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (62% 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
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14103 Pawnee Lane, Leawood, KS 66224
Phone: (913) 484-5852
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Levin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Great Plains SPCA ($21K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 38% to recipients in Missouri, and less than 1% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Levin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $550; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $41K (2024) to $67K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Plains SPCA Meriam, KS | Charitable | $20,750 |
| New Reform Temple Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $9,163 |
| Always and Furever Springhill, KS | Charitable | $3,000 |
| KC Clay Guild Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National WW1 Museum Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Old Drum Animal Shelter Warrensburg, MO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Cosmosphere Hutchinson, KS | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Recreation and Fitness Resources Kansas City, MO | Chartiable | $1,000 |
| Kansas City Youth Symphony Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $500 |
| KC Pet Project Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $852,206 | $26,474 | $46,091 | $40,763 | 13 | $42,263 | $23,052 | $39,205 |
| 2023 | $871,823 | $33,424 | $59,503 | $53,500 | 12 | $53,500 | $27,421 | $39,662 |
| 2022 | $925,345 | $76,287 | $79,168 | $66,833 | 15 | $66,833 | $63,952 | $54,284 |
| 2021 | $917,463 | $55,496 | $67,199 | $63,066 | 11 | $63,066 | $52,497 | $58,521 |
| 2020 | $912,486 | $17,055 | $60,710 | $56,900 | 12 | — | $14,555 | $49,929 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Levin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for animal shelters and animal-welfare organizations, as well as organizations in the arts, culture, and other charitable fields.
Great Plains SPCA describes its mission as driving community change through adoption, outreach, and improving life for pets and the people who love them. KC Clay Guild says it provides a supportive environment for the clay community to meet, share knowledge and experience, and promote public awareness of ceramics. Old Drum Animal Shelter says it provides shelter services to Warrensburg and Johnson County, Missouri, and sheltering for pets surrendered by their owners.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $40,763. Grants ranged from $150 to $20,750, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $20,750 to Great Plains SPCA in Merriam, Kansas; $9,163 to New Reform Temple in Kansas City, Missouri; $3,000 to Always and Furever in Springhill, Kansas; and $2,000 to KC Clay Guild in Kansas City, Missouri. Other listed recipients included National WW1 Museum, Old Drum Animal Shelter, The Cosmosphere, Recreation and Fitness Resources, Kansas City Youth Symphony, KC Pet Project, Chair of Hope, and Northwood Wildlife Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann L. Brendle as president, Nancy E. Levin as vice president, Scott Blakesley as secretary, and Michael L. Levin as treasurer.
Levin Family Foundation is led by Ann L. Brendle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann L. Brendle
President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Levin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy E. Levin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Blakesley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Levin Family Foundation
How much does Levin Family Foundation give each year?
Levin Family Foundation gave $41K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 12 grants.
What is Levin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Levin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,136, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Levin Family Foundation that year got $550 on average.
Where does Levin Family Foundation give grants?
Levin Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (7 grants).
Does Levin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Levin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Levin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Levin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Great Plains SPCA ($20,750), New Reform Temple ($9,163) and Always and Furever ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Levin Family Foundation?
Levin Family Foundation reported $852K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Levin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for animal shelters and animal-welfare organizations, as well as organizations in the arts, culture, and other charitable fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Levin Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. 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 23-7052945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Levin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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