Lev Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lev Foundation is a private foundation in Incline Village, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,625 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $9,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$53,625
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$484,548
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,750 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,600 | 34 | $555,793 |
| 2024 | $30,750 | 27 | $527,632 |
| 2025 | $53,625 | 34 | $484,548 |
How to apply
Lev Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lev Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $23,275 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,400 |
| Nevada | 7 | $8,500 |
| New York | 3 | $4,275 |
| Vermont | 2 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,400 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $175 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cente | General Purposes | $9,000 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| California Pacific Medical Center | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Freinds of the Center | General Purposes | $2,400 |
| Friends of IDF | General Purposes | $2,175 |
| Anti Defamation League | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Eddy House | General Purposes | $1,600 |
| Path | General purposes | $1,600 |
| Sierra Community House | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $1,400 |
| Homeless Health Care Los Angeles | General Purposes | $1,200 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conserva | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Washoe County Sheriffs Dept Employe | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $800 |
| Salk Institute | General Purposes | $675 |
| Naturebridge | General Purposes | $500 |
| Watsi | General Purposes | $500 |
| University of Nevada Reno | General Purposes | $500 |
| The Trevor Project | General Purposes | $400 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail Assn | General Purposes | $200 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $175 |
| LA Regional Food Bank | General Purposes | $175 |
| Mazon | General Purposes | $175 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | General Purposes | $175 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | General Purposes | $175 |
| Skidmore College | General Purposes | $100 |
| Individual | General Purposes | $100 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | General Purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lloyd S Minick
- Beth R Minick
Questions people ask
Does Lev Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lev Foundation give?
$53,625 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lev Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lloyd S Minick (President) and Beth R Minick (Secretary).
What does Lev Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and food and hunger.