Lewin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lewin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Orange, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $314,197 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $127,000. 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$314,197
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$127,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $299,800 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $293,040 | 20 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $299,800 | 17 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $314,197 | 22 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Lewin Family 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 Lewin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | $145,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $127,000 |
| New York | 9 | $22,197 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Health, education, religious | $127,000 |
| Quinnipiac | Health, education, religious | $52,500 |
| Hamden Hall | Health, education, religious | $25,000 |
| Gaylord Hospital | Health, education, religious | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Haven | Health, education, religioushealth, education, religious | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Brooklyn | Health, education, religioushealth, education, religious | $10,000 |
| Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation | Health, education religious | $10,000 |
| Marrakech Inc | Health, education, religious | $10,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | Health, education, religoushealth, education, religious | $10,000 |
| Princeton in Africa | Health, education, religious | $10,000 |
| Iac | Health, education, religious | $7,500 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | Health, education, religioushealth, education, religious | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Orange | Health, education,religious | $5,000 |
| Germantown Academy | Health, education, religious | $2,500 |
| St Johns Lutheran | Health, education, religious | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Health, education, religious | $2,500 |
| French American Aid for Children | Health, education, religioushealth, education, religious | $1,250 |
| JCC of Uws | Health education religioushealth,education, religioushealth, education,religious | $1,089 |
| Gotham Park | Health, education, religious | $1,000 |
| Metropolitian Museum of Art | Health, education, religious | $600 |
| Friends of Mitchell Park | Health, education, religious | $500 |
| Moliere in Park | Health, education,religious | $258 |
Officers and trustees
- Clement Lewin
- Jennifer W Honigmann
Questions people ask
Does Lewin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lewin Family Foundation give?
$314,197 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Lewin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clement Lewin (President/Director) and Jennifer W Honigmann (Treasurer/Director).
What does Lewin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.