Good Old Lew Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Good Old Lew Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $112,823 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$112,823
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $120,000 the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $121,056 | 27 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 23 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $112,823 | 36 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Good Old Lew 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 Good Old Lew Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $72,273 |
| New York | 9 | $30,800 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Harvest Home Benefit Gala | General operations | $20,000 |
| Ambition Angels | General operations | $15,000 |
| Audubon Society | General operations | $10,000 |
| Beautiful Day Foundation | General operations | $9,000 |
| Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool | General operations | $7,500 |
| Cancer Couch Foundation Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Center of Reproductive Rights | General operations | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General operations | $5,000 |
| Childrens Tumor Foundation - Marlos Marathon | General operations | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Palm Desert | General operations | $3,000 |
| Concerts in Motion | General operations | $2,500 |
| Congregation Shir Hadash | General operations | $2,500 |
| Curtis School | General operations | $2,500 |
| DRH Health Foundation | General operations | $2,073 |
| Edesia | General operations | $2,000 |
| Friends of Saratoga Library | General operations | $1,500 |
| Humane Society SV | General operations | $1,000 |
| KCRW 899FM | General operations | $1,000 |
| Kqed | General operations | $1,000 |
| Kusc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General operations | $1,000 |
| Marthas Kitchen | General operations | $1,000 |
| One Kid One World | General operations | $1,000 |
| Pelotonia | General operations | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | General operations | $1,000 |
| Public Theatre | General operations | $1,000 |
| Read Ahead | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Francis School | General operations | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo Foster Feeder | General operations | $1,000 |
| Santa Clara County Library District Foundation | General operations | $500 |
| Scholarship Plus | General operations | $500 |
| Stand With Ukraine | General operations | $300 |
| Sunday Friends Foundation | General operations | $250 |
| The Neighborhood Music School | General operations | $250 |
| Westside Guild of Children's Hospital Los Angeles | General operations | $250 |
| Whitney Museum | General operations | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Shuwarger
- Marcia Shuwarger
Questions people ask
Does Good Old Lew Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Good Old Lew Foundation give?
$112,823 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Good Old Lew Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Shuwarger (Trustee) and Marcia Shuwarger (Trustee).
What does Good Old Lew Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.