The Abe and Irene Levine Trust
The Abe and Irene Levine Trust is a private foundation located in Sealy, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Texas recipients for educational and community support; its 2024 filing also describes scholarships for Sealy I.S.D. graduates.
The Abe and Irene Levine Trust at a glance
In short: The Abe and Irene Levine Trust gave $255K across 57 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $255,000
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 57
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,474
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,715,587
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 The Abe and Irene Levine Trust
- How to Apply
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Contact Ryan Svoboda and submit the scholarship materials described above. The 2024 filing says applications are required each semester and identifies no calendar deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Ryan Svoboda
Mailing address: PO Box 600, Sealy, TX 77474
Phone: (713) 446-7522
Email: rsvoboda@csbsealy.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Abe and Irene Levine Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gordon Memorial Library - Donation - Operating Expenses (CK 2051) ($35K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($3,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 223 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in the 2025 filing went to recipients in Texas. The listed 2025 grantees are in Sealy, Texas. The 2024 filing describes scholarships for Sealy I.S.D. graduates.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Abe and Irene Levine Trust gives
- 16% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2020) to $255K (2025). In 2025 it made 57 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Memorial Library - Donation - Operating Expenses (CK 2051) Sealy, TX | Educational and Community Support | $35,000 |
| Sealy Christian Food Pantry - Building Project Donation (CK 2052) Sealy, TX | Educational and Community Support | $30,000 |
| Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association - Includes Special Projects & Maint Sealy, TX | Educational and Community Support | $20,000 |
| Helping One Another Meals on Wheels - Donation (CK 2054) Sealy, TX | Educational and Community Support | $10,000 |
| Sealy Historical Society - Donation (CK 2055) Sealy, TX | Educational and Community Support | $10,000 |
| Prevent Unwanted Pets - Donation (CK 2056) Sealy, TX | Educational and Community Support | $8,000 |
| Sealy American Legion - Donation (CK 2057) Sealy, TX | Educational and Community Support | $8,000 |
| Sealy Chamber of Commerce - Donation (CK 2058) Sealy, TX | Educational and Community Support | $8,000 |
| Sealy Cemetery Association - Donation (CK 2059) Sealy, TX | Educational and Community Support | $7,000 |
| Greater Sealy Little League - Donation (CK 2060) Sealy, TX | Educational and Community Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $3,715,587 | $243,930 | $316,161 | $255,000 | 57 | $255,000 | $182,769 | $253,796 |
| 2024 | $3,787,818 | $183,246 | $310,423 | $248,000 | 55 | $248,000 | $136,530 | $255,544 |
| 2023 | $3,914,995 | $291,142 | $262,135 | $201,250 | 54 | $201,250 | $230,257 | $247,385 |
| 2022 | $1,723,627 | $227,294 | $226,901 | $169,000 | 56 | $169,000 | $169,393 | $201,858 |
| 2021 | $1,723,234 | $263,126 | $208,671 | $165,000 | 1 | — | $219,455 | $171,753 |
| 2020 | $1,668,779 | $178,575 | $201,373 | $160,681 | 1 | — | $137,883 | $164,991 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abe and Irene Levine Trust reported a distributable amount of $254K 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 is provided. The 2025 grant list includes local organizations such as a library, food pantry, Meals on Wheels program, historical society, gardening association, and youth sports league. The filing labels the listed grant purposes “educational and community support.” The 2024 filing describes scholarship awards for Sealy I.S.D. graduates attending accredited junior colleges or four-year universities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 57 grants totaling $255,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $35,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $35,000 to Gordon Memorial Library, $30,000 to Sealy Christian Food Pantry, and $20,000 to Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Helping One Another Meals on Wheels and Sealy Historical Society.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also describes a scholarship application process: applicants are asked to provide a personal biography; details and costs for their planned program, including an acceptance letter; recommendations from three prominent local individuals; information about their own financial contribution; and transcripts from previously attended programs, including high school. The filing states that applications should be typed and answer all pertinent questions.
The 2024 filing says scholarship funds would be limited and awards would go to Sealy I.S.D. graduates, at $500 to $1,000 per semester, for accredited junior colleges and four-year universities. Funds are designated for books, tuition, room and board. Students are asked to apply each semester and include their most recent academic transcript. The filing states that students are considered regardless of race, color, creed, employment, or economic status.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leroy Zapalac and Ryan Svoboda as co-trustees.
The Abe and Irene Levine Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leroy Zapalac
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $26K (2025)
Ryan Svoboda
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$19K (2022) → $26K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Melvyn Levine (2021–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Hubert Odom (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $26K, to Ryan Svoboda (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Abe and Irene Levine Trust
How much does The Abe and Irene Levine Trust give each year?
The Abe and Irene Levine Trust gave $255K across 57 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $248K across 55 grants.
What is The Abe and Irene Levine Trust's typical grant size?
The Abe and Irene Levine Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,474, across 57 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Abe and Irene Levine Trust give grants?
The Abe and Irene Levine Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sealy, TX (54 grants).
Does The Abe and Irene Levine Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on The Abe and Irene Levine Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational and Community Support" (57 grants).
Who are The Abe and Irene Levine Trust's largest grantees?
The Abe and Irene Levine Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Gordon Memorial Library - Donation - Operating Expenses (CK 2051) ($35,000), Sealy Christian Food Pantry - Building Project Donation (CK 2052) ($30,000) and Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association - Includes Special Projects & Maint ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($3,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Abe and Irene Levine Trust?
The Abe and Irene Levine Trust reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $254K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Abe and Irene Levine Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant list includes local organizations such as a library, food pantry, Meals on Wheels program, historical society, gardening association, and youth sports league. The filing labels the listed grant purposes “educational and community support.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Abe and Irene Levine Trust?
Contact Ryan Svoboda and submit the scholarship materials described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Abe and Irene Levine Trust's EIN?
The Abe and Irene Levine Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-6100223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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