The Lewis Greenwood Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lewis Greenwood Foundation is a private foundation in Newbury Park, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $360,000 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$360,000
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $320,000 the year before.
86% 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 | $280,000 | 51 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 53 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $360,000 | 64 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Lewis Greenwood Foundation co S 50 Teardrop Ct, Newbury Park, CA 91320 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 277-5020 |
| What to submit | In writing with all supporting documentation explaining the charitable reason for the request. |
| Deadlines | October 31st. |
| Restrictions | Requests cannot be for more than $25,000 |
What The Lewis Greenwood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $137,500 |
| Illinois | 16 | $67,500 |
| Florida | 14 | $66,500 |
| New York | 9 | $58,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Music Academy of the West | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Philippine Jesuit Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Chicago Jewish Alliance | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Earthjustice | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund-USA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Cajun Navy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Three Grains of Rice Missions | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Lawfare Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| One Tail at a Time | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oakland Elizabeth House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| MiracleFeet | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Public Library Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Mosaic Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Adamah Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Los Angeles | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Westlake Village | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gabriel's House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kako Earth | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rescue Mission Alliance | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Health | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Council for Youth Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chabad's Terror Victims Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| JCFS Chicago | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Center for Enriched Living | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mishkan Chicago | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Clara White Mission | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Greenwood
- Mel Aballe
- Maricris Aballe
- Matthew Wald
- Toby Donner
Questions people ask
Does The Lewis Greenwood Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31st.
How much does The Lewis Greenwood Foundation give?
$360,000 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Lewis Greenwood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steve Greenwood (President), Mel Aballe (Treasurer), Maricris Aballe (Board Member) and Matthew Wald (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Lewis Greenwood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and food and hunger.