Donald Levin Family Foundation
The Donald Levin Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1985 and based in Glenview, Illinois. Founded by Donald R. Levin, a successful businessman and founder of Republic Tobacco and co-founder of the Chicago Wolves hockey team, the foundation operates as a traditional private foundation making grants to preselected organizations. The foundation operates without full-time staff and is governed by a small board of directors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.9M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+25.1% YoY
Grant Count
11
+266.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$369K
-65.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its funding priorities encompass a diverse range of charitable causes including:
- Education
- Animal welfare
- Children's health
- Human services
- Family services
- Child welfare
- Youth development
- Jewish religious organizations
- Environment
Grantmaking
Recent grants have ranged from $115,000 to $350,000. Historical data indicates typical awards fall between $500 and $3,000,000.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports charitable organizations in:
- Arizona
- California
- Illinois
Additional states where the foundation has supported initiatives include Connecticut and Indiana. Specific cities include Chicago, Deerfield, Hartford, Phoenix, Tempe, Unionville, and Upland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,883,587 |
| Total Giving | $4,055,500 |
| Total Revenues | $8,007,048 |
| Total Expenses | $4,519,344 |
| Investment Income & Dividends | $1,190,431 |
| Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets | $6,755,546 |
Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 full-time employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,883,587 | $48,290,346 | $48,937,807 |
| Revenue | $8,007,048 | $2,944,105 | $4,314,245 |
| Expenses | $4,519,344 | $3,591,566 | $2,688,492 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,055,500 | $3,243,000 | $2,289,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,592,563 | $2,634,406 | $3,975,589 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,448,153 | $3,022,004 | $3,241,786 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Donald Levin — President and Director
- Allan Kandelman — Secretary and Director
- Alan Berry — Treasurer and Director
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD LEVIN | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALLAN KANDELMAN | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALAN BERRY | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2301 Ravine Way, Glenview, IL 60025
EIN: 36-3329401
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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