Leveler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leveler Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $183,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$183,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $179,500 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,700 | 26 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $179,500 | 30 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $183,000 | 23 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Leveler 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Leveler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 8 | $54,000 |
| California | 6 | $51,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $38,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $12,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asylum Works | General support | $15,000 |
| Norcal Resist | General support | $12,000 |
| Solutions in Hometown Connections | General support | $12,000 |
| Casa San Jose | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona Inc | Protects the integrity of organic, sustainable, local and direct agriculture market | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Resilience Project | Support the care and nurture of homeless women | $10,000 |
| Vallejo Project (Vasa Educational Services) | General support | $9,000 |
| Wholly H20 (Inquiring Systems Inc) | General support | $9,000 |
| Assistance League of Tucson | Support for the tucson community | $8,000 |
| Center on Race Poverty & the Environment | Supports environmental justice for communities of color in kern, kings and tular counties | $8,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Alleghanies | General support | $8,000 |
| Cornucopia Institute | Support for online and in person activities | $8,000 |
| Educator Collective for Environmental Justice | Support for refugee families | $8,000 |
| Tucson Interfaith Hivaids Network | General support | $8,000 |
| Inclusive Academy | General support | $8,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (Trot) | General support | $6,000 |
| Cisv Pittsburgh | General support | $6,000 |
| Opera Nova | General support | $5,000 |
| Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists | General support | $5,000 |
| Sagrado Wellness | General support | $5,000 |
| East Bay Justice Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Duquesne University | Psychology department | $4,000 |
| Soroptimist International of Phoenix Inc | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kurt Spreyer
- Dan Warner
- Charles Tampio
- Jessie Tampio
- Ed Warner
Questions people ask
Does Leveler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leveler Foundation give?
$183,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Leveler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kurt Spreyer (President), Dan Warner (Vice President), Charles Tampio (Trustee) and Jessie Tampio (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Leveler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.