The Joe Lewis Jefferson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Joe Lewis Jefferson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Weymouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$81,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,750 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 | $97,200 | 10 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $105,750 | 14 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 8 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Joe Lewis Jefferson Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $45,000 |
| New York | 6 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Halycon Music Festival | supporting foundation purposes | $45,000 |
| Reflections Series | supporting foundation purposes | $15,000 |
| Reflections Series | supporting foundation purposes | $10,000 |
| Opus 118 | supporting foundation purposes | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | supporting foundation purposes | $3,000 |
| The Knights | supporting foundation purposes | $1,500 |
| ASPCA | supporting foundation purposes | $1,000 |
| Maizie Holton Foundation | supporting foundation purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark S Ptashne
- Lucy H Gordon
- James Doon
- Steven A Branson
Questions people ask
Does The Joe Lewis Jefferson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joe Lewis Jefferson Foundation Inc give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Joe Lewis Jefferson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark S Ptashne (Pres., Treas., Director), Lucy H Gordon (Director), James Doon (Director) and Steven A Branson (Clerk).