The Derse Levin Foundation
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The Derse Levin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Derse Levin Foundation gave $72K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,617
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,936
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,540
- Total assets
- $358,919
- +55.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Derse Levin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Smiles for Life ($40K). Together the top 6 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2024) to $85K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles for Life Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Donation | $40,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation Arvada, CO | Charitable Donation | $10,399 |
| Mile High United Way Inc Denver, CO | Charitable Donation | $5,916 |
| Every Child Pediatrics Thorton, CO | Charitable Donation | $5,164 |
| National Low Income Housing Coalition and Low Income Housing Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $5,128 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc Laguna Hills, CA | Charitable Donation | $5,010 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $358,919 | $267,285 | $149,065 | $71,617 | 6 |
| 2023 | $231,549 | $322,518 | $285,446 | $84,232 | 6 |
| 2022 | $217,180 | $319,162 | $255,340 | $84,629 | 4 |
| 2021 | $131,442 | $130,289 | $100,234 | — | — |
| 2020 | $64,894 | $49,099 | $30,836 | — | — |
About The Derse Levin Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Derse Levin Foundation is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $359K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Derse Levin Foundation is led by Jennifer Derse, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Derse
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Jury
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Levin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Derse Levin Foundation
How much does The Derse Levin Foundation give each year?
The Derse Levin Foundation gave $72K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $84K across 6 grants.
What is The Derse Levin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Derse Levin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,540, and its average grant was $11,936, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Derse Levin Foundation give grants?
The Derse Levin Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (30%) and District of Columbia (7%).
Does The Derse Levin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Derse Levin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (6 grants).
Who are The Derse Levin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Derse Levin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Smiles for Life ($40,000), Colorado Gives Foundation ($10,399) and Mile High United Way Inc ($5,916), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Derse Levin Foundation?
The Derse Levin Foundation reported $359K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $267K.
What is The Derse Levin Foundation's EIN?
The Derse Levin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2531840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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