Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust
THEODORE W AND RUTH A LEVIN is a private foundation based in Smith Center, Kansas. Its 2026 filing reports 10 grants totaling $17,107, including support for religious expenses, community activities, operating expenses, and scholarships.
Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust gave $17K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,107
- +0.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,711
- -29.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,685
- Total assets
- $264,736
- -1.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact The Peoples Bank. Awards are restricted to graduates of Thunder Ridge or Smith Center High Schools.
- Review Cycle
- April 30. The filing lists this deadline; as of September 29, 2026, the April 30 cycle is past. No application materials are specified.
- Deadline
- April 30.
- Contact
Application contact: The Peoples Bank
Mailing address: 136 S Main St, PO Box 265, Smith Center, KS 66967-0307
Phone: (785) 282-6682
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Home Charitable Foundation ($5K across 3 grants). Together the top 8 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 4% to recipients in Nebraska. The listed recipients were located in those two states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% 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
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $19K (2023). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First St John Lutheran Church Kensington, KS | Religious Expenses | $4,277 |
| Home Charitable Foundation Kensington, KS | Kensington Commerical Club | $2,409 |
| American Legion Post 375 Agra, KS | Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| City of Athol Kensington, KS | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Home Charitable Foundation Kensington, KS | Kensington Community Store | $2,000 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Scholarship | $1,369 |
| Home Charitable Foundation Kensington, KS | Kensington Food Pantry | $1,000 |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central Beloit, KS | Scholarship | $684 |
| Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, KS | Scholarship | $684 |
| Nebraska College of Tech Agri Curtis, NE | Scholarship | $684 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $264,736 | $16,954 | $21,281 | $17,107 | 10 | $17,857 | $13,847 | $19,150 |
| 2025 | $269,063 | $26,148 | $20,689 | $16,948 | 7 | $17,641 | $22,821 | $18,213 |
| 2024 | $263,606 | $8,340 | $20,038 | $16,937 | 8 | $17,563 | $9,636 | $17,161 |
| 2023 | $275,303 | $3,094 | $22,283 | $19,191 | 7 | $19,804 | $8,561 | $17,550 |
| 2022 | $294,492 | $21,603 | $21,955 | $18,487 | 10 | $19,138 | $14,063 | $20,356 |
| 2021 | $294,845 | $13,911 | $20,263 | $17,161 | 11 | — | $11,436 | $18,600 |
| 2020 | $300,298 | $18,286 | $20,996 | $16,249 | 8 | — | $12,156 | $17,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to charitable, religious, and educational recipients, including organizations receiving support for scholarships and community activities. Hutchinson Community College, which received $684, describes its mission as enhancing the educational services it provides.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $17,107. Grant amounts ranged from $684 to $4,277, with a median of $1,684.
The largest reported grants included $4,277 to First St John Lutheran Church for religious expenses; $2,409 to Home Charitable Foundation for the Kensington Commerical Club; $2,000 to American Legion Post 375 for operating expenses; and $2,000 to the City of Athol for charitable purposes. Home Charitable Foundation also received $2,000 for the Kensington Community Store and $1,000 for the Kensington Food Pantry. Scholarship grants included $1,369 to Kansas State University and $684 each to Fort Hays Tech North Central, Hutchinson Community College, and Nebraska College of Tech Agri.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust's only listed officer is The Peoples Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
The Peoples Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to The Peoples Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust
How much does Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust give each year?
Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust gave $17K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $17K across 7 grants.
What is Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $1,685, and its average grant was $1,711, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust give grants?
Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kensington, KS (5 grants).
Does Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Home Charitable Foundation ($5,409 across 3 grants), First St John Lutheran Church ($4,277) and American Legion Post 375 ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust?
Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust reported $265K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to charitable, religious, and educational recipients, including organizations receiving support for scholarships and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust's EIN?
Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-6140342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
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