J Edward Lewis Scholarship Trust
Preselected recipients only
J Edward Lewis Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $909,900 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $70,100 and the largest $70,100. 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$909,900
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$70,100
- Largest grant$70,100
- Assets$22.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $683,385 the year before.
0% 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 | $759,780 | 12 | $18.3 million |
| 2024 | $683,385 | 11 | $20.2 million |
| 2025 | $909,900 | 13 | $22.6 million |
How to apply
J Edward Lewis Scholarship 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 J Edward Lewis Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 13 | $909,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Ashton Evans Washington and Lee University | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Christopher Smith Washington and Lee University | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Alexandria Willis Washington and Lee University | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Thomas Debuchananne Washington and Lee University | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Nona Kay David Washington and Lee University | Scholarship | $70,100 |
| Devlin Daugherty Washington and Lee University | Scholarship | $68,700 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does J Edward Lewis Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J Edward Lewis Scholarship Trust give?
$909,900 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $70,100.
Who runs J Edward Lewis Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does J Edward Lewis Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.