Estate of Benjamin B Lewis
Preselected recipients only
Estate of Benjamin B Lewis is a private foundation in Trumbull, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $107,300 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $18,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$107,300
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $107,300 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $107,300 | 20 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $107,300 | 19 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Estate of Benjamin B Lewis 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 Estate of Benjamin B Lewis funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 18 | $96,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc Rev Sara Smith Exec Director | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $18,000 |
| YMCA - Camp Hi-Rock Jessica Speer-Holmes Exec Director | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $11,000 |
| Summerfield United Methodist Church the Rev Herron Keyon Gaston Pastor | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $10,100 |
| Bridgeport Citadel Corp Salvation A Major Kathi Longcoy | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $10,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Stephen M Jakab President/Ceo | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $8,000 |
| James J Curiale School Brett A Gustafson Principal | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $7,000 |
| Bridgeport YMCA Carmen Colon Vice President | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $6,000 |
| Burroughs Community Center Michael Quan Executive Director | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $6,000 |
| Center for Family Justice Debra Greenwood President/Ceo | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $5,100 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund Faith Villegas Executive Director | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $5,000 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Societ Jennifer T Smith President | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $4,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission Chris Carollo Dir of Development | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $4,000 |
| Lifebridge Community Services (FSW Kim Johnson Vice-President | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $4,000 |
| Wakeman Boys & Girls Club Sara Motti Director of Development | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $3,000 |
| Council of Churches of Greater Brid Shivonne McKay Annan Ceo | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $2,000 |
| Hartford Health Care at Home (VNS) Ann M Olson President/Ceo | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $2,000 |
| Mercy Lerning Center Jane E Ferreira President | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $1,000 |
| Shepherds Inc Daniel McAuliffe Exec Director | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $1,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Western CT Jeffrey Wieser President/Ceo | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis W Marsilius
- Herbert G Koehler
- W Parker Seeley Jr
- Karyn A Cunningham
Questions people ask
Does Estate of Benjamin B Lewis accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Estate of Benjamin B Lewis give?
$107,300 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Estate of Benjamin B Lewis?
Its 2024 filing lists Phyllis W Marsilius (Trustee), Herbert G Koehler (Trustee), W Parker Seeley Jr (Trustee) and Karyn A Cunningham (Trustee).
What does Estate of Benjamin B Lewis fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.