Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation
The Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. It reported making 20 grants totaling $810,000 in 2025, all to organizations in Ohio.
Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation at a glance
In short: Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation gave $810K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $810,000
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,500
- -46.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $7,686,609
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It provides no further application process or materials in the filing information.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O A Campbell 127 Public Square St, Cleveland, OH 44114-1214
Phone: (216) 905-6852
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Life Act ($125K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $600K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 26 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation gives
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $450K (2024) to $810K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $810K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Two Foundation Chagrin Falls, OH | General Support of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Life Act Chagrin Falls, OH | LifeAct Endowment Fund | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Hopewell Therapeutic Farm Chagrin Falls, OH | General Support of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| New Directions Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Courage to Caregivers Chagrin Falls, OH | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Open Doors Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm Chagrin Falls, OH | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Magnolia Clubhouse Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,686,609 | $1,558,031 | $910,745 | $810,000 | 20 | $810,518 | $1,509,163 | $883,578 |
| 2024 | $7,033,537 | $7,495,061 | $462,235 | $450,000 | 6 | $450,000 | $3,694,861 | $807,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $884K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History describes its mission as inspiring a passion for nature and science education, while Two Foundation says it provides job placement, coaching, and workplace support for people with mild to moderate cognitive abilities. Other 2025 grantees describe work in youth enrichment, mental health, substance-use treatment, disability services, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $810,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $100,000, with a median of $30,000. Notable grants included $100,000 each to Two Foundation, LifeAct, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History; $50,000 to Hopewell Therapeutic Farm; and $30,000 each to Vocational Guidance Services, New Directions, Courage to Caregivers, Open Doors, Fieldstone Farm, Magnolia Clubhouse, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Effective Leadership Academy, and University School.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. For example, Open Doors says it provides year-round out-of-school academic and enrichment programs for youth, and Magnolia Clubhouse describes its work as psychosocial rehabilitation and reintegration for people with serious and prolonged mental illness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles S Marston as Director President, Richard R Hollington Jr as Director Secretary, and Florence H Smith as Director Treasurer.
Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation is led by Charles S Marston, Director President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles S Marston
Director President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Florence H Smith
Director Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard R Hollington Jr.
Director Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation
How much does Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation give each year?
Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation gave $810K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $450K across 6 grants.
What is Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation's typical grant size?
Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $40,500, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation give grants?
Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (10 grants) and Chagrin Falls, OH (6 grants).
Does Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation's largest grantees?
Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Life Act ($125,000 across 2 grants), Two Foundation ($100,000) and Cleveland Museum of Natural History ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation?
Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $811K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $884K (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 does Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation's EIN?
Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0988939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Nella Durinda Levenhagen 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nella-durinda-levenhagen-foundation-morg_399ac6a66a8140069b3c44e6b00c25f8
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