Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $810,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$810,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $450,000 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $450,000 | 6 | $17.3 million |
| 2025 | $810,000 | 20 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
Nella Durinda Levenhagen 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 Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 20 | $810,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Two Foundation | General Support of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Life Act | LifeAct Endowment Fund | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | General Support of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Hopewell Therapeutic Farm | General Support of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| New Directions | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Courage to Caregivers | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Open Doors | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Magnolia Clubhouse | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Effective Leadership Academy | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| The Centers | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Front Line Service | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Girls Hope Boys Hope | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| University School | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry | Support the Mens Shelter Program | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry | Support the Youth Resiliency Program | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry | Support the Guardianship Services Program | $25,000 |
| Life Act | General Support of the Organization | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles S Marston
- Richard R Hollington Jr
- Florence H Smith
Questions people ask
Does Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation give?
$810,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles S Marston (Director President), Richard R Hollington Jr (Director Secretary) and Florence H Smith (Director Treasurer).
What does Nella Durinda Levenhagen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.