Private foundation · EIN 27-0941196 · Victoria, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lebermann Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $150K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$1.1M
Median grant
$150K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Austin Community FoundationAustin, TXSupport general operations - program support$695K
Lbj FoundationAustin, TXSupport endowment which will ensure the continuation of educational programs$200K
Univ of Tx Austin - Enhance Lowell H Lebermann Endowed Chr-Dell Medical SchAustin, TXSupport the school to ensure it becomes a world-class academic medical center$100K
The University of Texas at Austin - the Annette Strauss InstituteAustin, TXSupport the annette strauss institute for civic life$75K

About this foundation

Lebermann Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Victoria, Texas, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Lebermann Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lebermann Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 4 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Lebermann Foundation give?

Texas (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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