The Levenger Foundation Inc
The Levenger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $73,687 to organizations in several states.
The Levenger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Levenger Foundation Inc gave $74K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $73,687
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,605
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,014
- Total assets
- $3,840,011
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (9 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (69% 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 The Levenger Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Steve Leveen as the contact. It lists forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards as N/A, and states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Steve Leveen
Mailing address: 420 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33445
Phone: (561) 276-2436
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Levenger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Palm Beach Library Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 17% to New York, 9% to Maine, 3% to California, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Levenger Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 16 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 46% 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 (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 $29K (2020) to $107K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach Library Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach Boynton Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Vassar College Art Museum Poughkeepsie, NY | Charitable Contribution | $12,000 |
| Delray Beach Public Library Delray Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $10,145 |
| Bowdoin College Multilingual Mainers Brunswick, ME | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Village Academy Delray Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Helix High School Foundation La Mesa, CA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Charitable Contribution | $1,027 |
| Atlantic Challenge Team Building Boat Race Belfast, ME | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,840,011 | $247,099 | $166,374 | $73,687 | 16 | $119,546 | $196,583 | $262,126 |
| 2023 | $3,757,739 | $6,109 | $202,642 | $106,550 | 17 | $153,984 | $61,122 | $223,500 |
| 2022 | $3,957,166 | $145,784 | $186,791 | $90,916 | 18 | $91,666 | $97,567 | $222,967 |
| 2021 | $3,736,479 | $161,586 | $183,450 | $67,550 | 9 | $147,536 | $117,728 | $226,497 |
| 2020 | $4,035,793 | $3,745,319 | $95,177 | $29,019 | 15 | — | $45,084 | $144,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Levenger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $262K 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
The filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included support for libraries, literacy, colleges and museums, schools, public broadcasting, and other organizations. The West Palm Beach Library Foundation describes its mission as ensuring that programs, services, and resources offered through the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach remain free and accessible to all. South Florida PBS says it entertains, enlightens, and educates, reflects the diversity of its region, and aims to make a difference through its content. Maine Maritime Museum says its mission is to connect people to the past, present, and future of Maine’s waterways and their global reach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $73,687. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $1,014.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $20,000 to West Palm Beach Library Foundation, $15,000 to The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach, $12,000 to Vassar College Art Museum, $10,145 to Delray Beach Public Library, and $5,000 each to Bowdoin College Multilingual Mainers and Village Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steve Leveen as vice president and treasurer; Lori Leveen as vice president and secretary; Calgary Leveen and Cory Leveen as board members; and Bob Schmier as director.
The Levenger Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bob Schmier
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Leveen
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President & Secretary As Needed → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Leveen
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer As Needed → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calgary Leveen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cory Leveen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
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 Levenger Foundation Inc
How much does The Levenger Foundation Inc give each year?
The Levenger Foundation Inc gave $74K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 17 grants.
What is The Levenger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Levenger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,014, and its average grant was $4,605, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Levenger Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Levenger Foundation Inc give grants?
The Levenger Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Maine (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boynton Beach, FL (2 grants) and Delray Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Levenger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Levenger Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include West Palm Beach Library Foundation ($20,000), The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach ($15,000) and Vassar College Art Museum ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Levenger Foundation Inc?
The Levenger Foundation Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (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 The Levenger Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included support for libraries, literacy, colleges and museums, schools, public broadcasting, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Levenger Foundation Inc?
The filing names Steve Leveen as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Levenger Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Levenger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0810176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Levenger Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-levenger-foundation-inc-morg_ed39f7ebf05b43e19c1e5de6518f0aeb
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