Irving & Roberta Lewis Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Irving & Roberta Lewis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bannockburn, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $215,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$215,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was down from $335,000 the year before.
73% of its 2024 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 | $335,000 | 4 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 11 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancy Lewis 88 W Schiller 604, Chicago, IL 60610 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 787-6027 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in writing |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $70,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lawfare Project | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Brothers and Sisters of Israel | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ravinia | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Ethiopian Jews | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Ark | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Hatzalah | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Zak'a Search and Rescue | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Juf | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Refugee One | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Lewis
- Steven R Kolber
- David Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Irving & Roberta Lewis Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Irving & Roberta Lewis Charitable Foundation give?
$215,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Irving & Roberta Lewis Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Lewis (President/Director), Steven R Kolber (Treasurer/Director) and David Lewis (Secretary/Director).