The Levo Trust
The Levo Trust is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $792K.
The Levo Trust at a glance
In short: The Levo Trust gave $14K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $3,500
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,267,917
- +601.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Levo Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Harvest Inland Northwest ($5K). Together the top 4 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Levo Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 31% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest Spokane, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $4,000 |
| Soldiers' Angels San Antonio, TX | General Support | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Spokane Spokane, WA | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,267,917 | $2,100,887 | $19,213 | $14,000 | 4 | $17,690 | $792,341 | $56,851 |
| 2024 | $180,813 | $725,735 | $1,264 | — | — | $948 | $842 | $13,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Levo Trust reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Levo Trust's only listed officer is Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $4K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Levo Trust
How much does The Levo Trust give each year?
The Levo Trust gave $14K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Levo Trust's typical grant size?
The Levo Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Levo Trust give grants?
The Levo Trust gives mostly in Washington: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (29%) and Texas (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (2 grants).
Does The Levo Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Levo Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Levo Trust?
The Levo Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (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 is The Levo Trust's EIN?
The Levo Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7797453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
Live grants for the work The Levo Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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