Lebermann Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lebermann Foundation is a private foundation in Victoria, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $695,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$695,000
- Assets$21.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $910,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $950,000 | 4 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $910,000 | 5 | $20.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 4 | $21.9 million |
How to apply
Lebermann 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 Lebermann Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Community Foundation | Support general operations - program support | $695,000 |
| LBJ Foundation | Support endowment which will ensure the continuation of educational programs | $200,000 |
| Univ of TX Austin - Enhance Lowell H Lebermann Endowed Chr-Dell Medical Sch | Support the school to ensure it becomes a world-class academic medical center | $100,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin - the Annette Strauss Institute | Support the annette strauss institute for civic life | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia Drake Lebermann
- Sandy Gottesman
- Clarke Heidrick
Questions people ask
Does Lebermann Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lebermann Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Lebermann Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia Drake Lebermann (Chairman / President), Sandy Gottesman (Treasurer) and Clarke Heidrick (Secretary).
What does Lebermann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and education.