The Listwin Foundation
The Listwin Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K. Net investment income was $7.
The Listwin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Listwin Foundation gave $24K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $24K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $24,035
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $24,035
- Median grant
- $24,035
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Listwin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was BelizeKidsOrg ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Listwin Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $24K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BelizeKidsOrg San Jose, CA | Contribution supporting charitable organization's exempt purpose. | $24,035 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $261 | $24,289 | $24,035 | 1 | $24,035 | $7 | $1,375 |
| 2022 | $24,028 | $1,917 | $1,906 | — | — | — | $11 | $1,183 |
| 2021 | $24,017 | $1,778 | $2,776 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $2 | $1,224 |
| 2020 | $25,015 | $26,896 | $1,887 | — | — | — | $1 | $516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Listwin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Listwin Foundation is led by Donald J Listwin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Donald J Listwin
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Jantzen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Valentine
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J McCabe
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Listwin Foundation
How much does The Listwin Foundation give each year?
The Listwin Foundation gave $24K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Listwin Foundation operate?
The Listwin Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is The Listwin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Listwin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Listwin Foundation's EIN?
The Listwin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0527982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work The Listwin Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities Funding Request Due October 31, 2026
- Women's Health Fund Grants Circle of Friends: Up to $2,000; Women's Giving Circle: In excess of $2,000 · Due October 31, 2026
- Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant Average grant $1,000–$5,000 · Due October 31, 2026
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