Lewis Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lewis Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Delray Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$27.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
33% 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 | $1.4 million | 27 | $23.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 28 | $24.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 30 | $27.2 million |
How to apply
Lewis Family Charitable Trust 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 Lewis Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $604,416 |
| Florida | 4 | $317,458 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $176,000 |
| New York | 9 | $60,300 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee | Unrestricted | $225,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | Unrestricted | $202,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu | Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach | Unrestricted | $166,708 |
| Boco Raton Regional Hospital | Supporting hospital's foundation | $100,000 |
| Jewish Hospice | Unrestricted | $78,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children Hopsital Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Congregation B'nal Israel | Unrestricted | $32,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Live Eagle Oranz Stat American Jet | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Congregation Shaarey Zedek | Unrestricted | $15,666 |
| Friends of JCC Krakow | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Brown Day Care Center | Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| St John Children Hospital Henry for | Support of children's health | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Anne St Jude Catholic Church | Support church missions | $5,000 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundati | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Play for Pink | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ort America | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hadassah | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Sea | Supporting israel defense | $1,000 |
| Uso | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| South Florida PBS | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Support awareness, prevention | $500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Support benefits of patients & com | $250 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Alzheimens Association | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- A Bart Lewis
- Susan Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Lewis Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lewis Family Charitable Trust give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lewis Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists A Bart Lewis (Trustee) and Susan Lewis (Trustee).
What does Lewis Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.