The Abe and Irene Levine Trust
Historical FunderSealy, Texas · EIN 76-6100223 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$255K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RYAN SVOBODA |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 600, SEALY TX 77474 |
| Phone | 7134467522 |
| RSVOBODA@CSBSEALY.COM | |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AN APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP MUST CONTAIN, IN AS MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1.) A PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY, INCLUDING INFORMATION REGARDING EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, PREVIOUS AND PRESENT EMPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INTERESTS AND GOALS; 2.) DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMS THAT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, A COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM AND ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF THE PROGRAM; 3.) NAMES, ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THREE PROMINENT LOCAL INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL GIVE RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO YOUR PERSONAL BACKGROUND AND FUTURE PROFESSIONAL ABILITY; 4.) TO WHAT EXTENT YOU WILL PERSONALLY CONTRIBUTE MONETARILY TOWARD THE COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAMS THAT YOU WISH TO ATTEND; 5.) COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS OF PROGRAMS YOU PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL. ALL INFORMATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN TYPED FORM WITH ALL PERTINENT QUESTIONS ANSWERED. |
| Deadlines | SEE ABOVE |
| Restrictions | PAGE 10, PART XIV, LINE 2(D) SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION DUE TO THE LIMITED AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT REVENUES ANTICIPATED OVER THE NEXT ONE AND ONE-HALF YEARS, THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS RESERVED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE LIMITED. ALL SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE GRANTED TO SEALY I.S.D. GRADUATES IN AMOUNTS OF $500 TO $1,000 PER SEMESTER FOR ACCREDITED JUNIOR COLLEGES AND FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIES. MONIES ARE TO BE EXPENDED FOR BOOKS, TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD. SEALY I.S.D. WILL BE INFORMED OF THE AVAILABILITY OF GIFTS FOR STUDENTS. THERE WILL BE NO CATEGORIES OF SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT. ALL STUDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SCHOLARSHIP REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR OR CREED. ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF EMPLOYMENT OR ECONOMIC STATUS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 100 TO 125 GRADUATES OF SEALY I.S.D. EACH YEAR. EACH STUDENT WILL BE ASKED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH SEMESTER OF SCHOOL THAT INCLUDES THE MOST RECENT ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT. A COPY OF SUCH APPLICATION IS ENCLOSED WITHIN THIS FILING. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Memorial Library - Donation - Operating Expenses (Ck 2051) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $35,000 |
| Sealy Christian Food Pantry - Building Project Donation (Ck 2052) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $30,000 |
| Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association - Includes Special Projects & Maint | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $20,000 |
| Helping One Another Meals on Wheels - Donation (Ck 2054) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $10,000 |
| Sealy Historical Society - Donation (Ck 2055) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $10,000 |
| Prevent Unwanted Pets - Donation (Ck 2056) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $8,000 |
| Sealy American Legion - Donation (Ck 2057) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $8,000 |
| Sealy Chamber of Commerce - Donation (Ck 2058) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $8,000 |
| Sealy Cemetery Association - Donation (Ck 2059) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $7,000 |
| Greater Sealy Little League - Donation (Ck 2060) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $6,000 |
| Sealy Lions Club - Donation (Ck 2061) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $6,000 |
| Sealy Eastside Foundation (Ck 2062) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $5,000 |
| Bellville General Hospital - Donation (Ck 2063) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $5,000 |
| Peters-Hacienda Community Hall (Ck 2070) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $5,000 |
| The Sealy Ministerial Alliance (Ck 2071) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $5,000 |
| City of Sealy Employee Appreciation - Donation (Ck 2064) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $4,000 |
| San Felipe Cemetery Association - Donation (Ck 2066) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $4,000 |
| Zachary Hiatt - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2034) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Jessica Deberry - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2035) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Maya Murshed - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2036) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Amorin Hofford - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2037) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Logan Jurecka - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2038) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Mason Withrow - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2039) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Andrew Martinez - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2040) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Elizabeth Reichardt - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2041) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Tate Anderson - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2042) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Alana Lindsay - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2043) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Lani Krenek - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2044) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Colby Nedd - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2045) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Blair Konesheck - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2046) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Ansley Owen - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2047) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Lane Emshoff - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2048) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Mackenzie Simmons - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2049) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Emily Acosta - 2025 Scholarship (Ck 2050) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Austin County Ems - Donation (Ck 2065) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $3,000 |
| Marci Rabius - Selman Elementary Teacher of the Year (Ck 2022) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $2,750 |
| Kimberly Lyons - Sealy Elementary Teacher of the Year (Ck 2023) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $2,750 |
| Renee O'neal - Sealy Junior High Teacher of the Year (Ck 2024) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $2,750 |
| Terri Pacher - Sealy High School Teacher of the Year (Ck 2025) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $2,750 |
| Sealy American Legion Auxilliary # 442 - Donation (Ck 2067) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $2,000 |
| Sealy Elementary Activity Fund - Behavioral Monitoring Program (Ck 2012) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $1,250 |
| Selman Elementary Activity Fund - Behavioral Monitoring Program (Ck 2013) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $1,250 |
| Sealy Jr Highactivity Fund - Behavioral Monitoring Program (Ck 2014) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $1,250 |
| Sealy High School Activity Fund - Behavioral Monitoring Program (Ck 2015) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $1,250 |
| Austin County Unit of the American Cancer Society - Donation (Ck 2068) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics - Donation (Ck 2069) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $1,000 |
| Gail Brown - Selman Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year (Ck 2026) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $500 |
| Enedilla Padilla - Sealy Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year (Ck 2027) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $500 |
| Dixie Moreau - Sealy Junior High Paraprofessional of the Year (Ck 2028) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $500 |
| Darlene Zubicek - Sealy High School Paraprofessional of the Year (Ck 2029) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $500 |
| Kaley Harrington - Selman Elementary Substitute Teacher of the Year (Ck 203 | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $500 |
| Lorena Cervantes Guerrero - Sealy Elementary Substitute Teacher of the Year | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $500 |
| Sandra Bradley - Sealy Jr High Substitute Teacher of the Year (Ck 2032) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $500 |
| Jo Wood - Sealy High School Substitute Teacher of the Year (Ck 2033) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $500 |
| The Community Foundation - Memo Kerr County Flood Relief Fund (Ck 2072) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $500 |
| Brandon Cabanas Sanchez - Phoenix Award Winner - Male (Ck 2020) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $250 |
| Ria Torres - Phoenix Award Winner - Female (Ck 2021) | Sealy, TX | Educational and community support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $255,000 | 57 |
| 2023 | $248,000 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513469349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-6100223
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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