The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical
The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $62K.
The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical at a glance
In short: The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical gave $165K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,000
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,571
- -85.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,532,701
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miriam's House ($65K). Together the top 7 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical gives
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miriam's House Lynchburg, VA | Ending Homelessness | $65,000 |
| New Roads School Santa Monica, CA | Education | $30,000 |
| EB Medical Research Foundation Quincy, MA | Relieve the suffering of children with epidermolysis bullosa. | $25,000 |
| Grass Roots Neighbors Playa Del Rey, CA | Volunteer Organization | $20,000 |
| American Camp Association Martinsville, IN | Camp Programs | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon DuckRise Eugene, OR | Research Internship & Student Engagement | $10,000 |
| B'nai Emunah Synagogue Tulsa, OK | Education | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,532,701 | $76,709 | $179,999 | $165,000 | 7 | $165,000 | $61,710 | $137,270 |
| 2023 | $2,645,732 | $2,513,785 | $161,312 | $157,835 | 1 | $157,835 | $41,787 | $135,308 |
| 2022 | $293,259 | $4,049 | $17,001 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $2,048 | $14,734 |
| 2021 | $306,211 | $3,937 | $1,506 | — | — | — | $2,431 | $14,987 |
| 2020 | $303,780 | $31 | $11,366 | $9,350 | 1 | — | — | $15,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Lebow
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trust Company of Oklahoma
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Diane Dowell (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Judy Zarrow Kishner (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ruth Lebow (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical
How much does The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical give each year?
The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical gave $165K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $158K across 1 grant.
What is The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical's typical grant size?
The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical give grants?
The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical's top state is Virginia, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and Massachusetts (15%).
Does The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical's largest grantees?
The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical's largest 2024 grantees include Miriam's House ($65,000), New Roads School ($30,000) and EB Medical Research Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical?
The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $165K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical's EIN?
The Marvin and Ruth Lebow Medical's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6703024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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