The MB Lewis Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The MB Lewis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $94,704 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $826 and the largest $30,484. 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$94,704
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$826
- Largest grant$30,484
- Assets$667,019
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $93,513 the year before.
71% 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 | $90,240 | 39 | $678,102 |
| 2024 | $93,513 | 61 | $688,421 |
| 2025 | $94,704 | 38 | $667,019 |
How to apply
The MB Lewis Charitable 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 The MB Lewis Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $267 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $44,124 |
| Maryland | 9 | $22,323 |
| New York | 12 | $18,262 |
| California | 2 | $2,700 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,600 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,092 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,080 |
| Ohio | 1 | $800 |
| Arizona | 1 | $732 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $732 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adas Israel Cong | General Programs | $30,484 |
| Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School | General Programs | $11,000 |
| Ner Tamid | General Programs | $10,000 |
| National Ramah Commission | General Programs | $10,000 |
| Woodside Synagogue Ahav Torah | General Programs | $5,000 |
| Bnai Israel Congregation | General Programs | $3,971 |
| Central Fund of Israel | General Programs | $2,172 |
| Jewish Collab of Orange County | General Programs | $1,800 |
| Edlav DCJCC | General Programs | $1,460 |
| Hebrew Institute of Riverdale | General Programs | $1,240 |
| Sol Schechter Day School | General Programs | $1,100 |
| Best Buddies Intl | General Programs | $1,092 |
| Deborah Project | General Programs | $1,080 |
| AFINS Warrior Care Buddy | General Programs | $1,080 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition Inc | General Programs | $1,080 |
| Kinneret Day School | General Programs | $992 |
| Friendship Circle of Md DC | General Programs | $900 |
| The Torah and Nature Foundation | General Programs | $900 |
| Beth Shalom Cong | General Programs | $852 |
| Chabad at Miami University | General Programs | $800 |
| Turning Point | General Programs | $732 |
| Center for the American Experiment | General Programs | $732 |
| Feeding America | General Programs | $642 |
| Ahavas Yisroel Charity Fund | General Programs | $500 |
| PEF Israel Funds | General Programs | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of Gr Wash | General Programs | $500 |
| Associated Jewish Fedof Baltimore | General Programs | $500 |
| Park Avenue Synaoguge | General Programs | $500 |
| Hadar Institute | General Programs | $500 |
| Camp Ramah NE | General Programs | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund | General Programs | $432 |
| Center for Jewish History | General Program | $400 |
| Chabad of SW Las Vegas | General Programs | $350 |
| American Friends of Magen David | General Programs | $346 |
| Tamir Foundation | General Programs | $267 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | For General Programs | $100 |
| Friends of the IDF | General Programs | $100 |
| Yad Yehudah of Wash | General Programs | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- m bruce lewis
- Sandy Roskes
- Bill Levenson
Questions people ask
Does The MB Lewis Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The MB Lewis Charitable Foundation give?
$94,704 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $826.
Who runs The MB Lewis Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists m bruce lewis (Pres.), Sandy Roskes (vp) and Bill Levenson (Sec. Treas.).
What does The MB Lewis Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.