Lewis Family Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lewis Family Trust is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $677,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$677,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $650,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 | $692,500 | 26 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $650,000 | 26 | $14.3 million |
| 2025 | $677,000 | 27 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
Lewis Family 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 Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $290,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $267,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ | Preselected organizations | $85,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv Univ | Preselected organizations | $70,000 |
| Morselife Foundation Inc | Preselected organizations | $60,000 |
| American Comm for the Weizmann Inst | Preselected organizations | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern NJ | Preselected organizations | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Cty | Preselected organizations | $50,000 |
| Morselife Hospice Palliative Care | Preselected organizations | $32,000 |
| Hadassah Medical Center | Preselected organizations | $25,000 |
| Israel Healthcare Foundation | Preselected organizations | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | Preselected organizations | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Migdal Ohr | Preselected organizations | $20,000 |
| Individual | Preselected organizations | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Preselected organizations | $20,000 |
| American Associates Ben Gurion Univ | Preselected organizations | $15,000 |
| American Comm for Shaare Zedek Med | Preselected organizations | $15,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem FD of America | Preselected organizations | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Childrens Services | Preselected organizations | $15,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Preselected organizations | $10,000 |
| Cemetary Association | Preselected organizations | $10,000 |
| Dorot | Preselected organizations | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Preselected organizations | $10,000 |
| New York City Center | Preselected organizations | $10,000 |
| Individual | Preselected organizations | $10,000 |
| Foundcare Inc | Preselected organizations | $10,000 |
| Individual | Preselected organizations | $10,000 |
| Birthgight Israel Foundation | Preselected organizations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Preselected organizations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Levy
- Wendy Levy
Questions people ask
Does Lewis Family Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lewis Family Trust give?
$677,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Lewis Family Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Larry Levy (Trustee) and Wendy Levy (Trustee).
What does Lewis Family Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.