The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc
The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc is a private foundation, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3.5M. Net investment income was $102K.
The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc at a glance
In short: The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc gave $3.5M across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $694K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,471,437
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $694,287
- Median grant
- $513,412
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Greater Washington Community Foundation Gary & Bernice Lebbin Family Fund ($1.7M). Together the top 5 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation Gary & Bernice Lebbin Family Fund Orlando, FL | Diverse range of causes including human services, education, environment, health, arts and economic development | $1,723,114 |
| Schwab Charitable Carole Sue Lebbin Fund Orlando, FL | Diverse range of causes including human services, education, environment, health, arts and economic development | $718,497 |
| Schwab Charitable David and Heidi Lebbin Fund Orlando, FL | Diverse range of causes including human services, education, environment, health, arts and economic development | $513,412 |
| Schwab Charitable Adam and Molly Lebbin Fund Orlando, FL | Diverse range of causes including human services, education, environment, health, arts and economic development | $512,764 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation Washington, DC | Religious | $3,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $116,458 | $3,486,230 | $3,471,437 | 5 | $101,665 | $124,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Carole Sue Lebbin
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger M. Lebbin
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc
How much does The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc give each year?
The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc gave $3.5M across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc's typical grant size?
The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc's median grant in 2020 was $513,412, and its average grant was $694,287, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc give grants?
The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (4 grants).
Does The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc's largest grantees?
The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc's largest 2020 grantees include Greater Washington Community Foundation Gary & Bernice Lebbin Family Fund ($1,723,114), Schwab Charitable Carole Sue Lebbin Fund ($718,497) and Schwab Charitable David and Heidi Lebbin Fund ($513,412), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $124K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc's EIN?
The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7000326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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