Lewis Lyons Foundation
Accepts applications
Lewis Lyons Foundation is a private foundation in West Orange, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $34,056 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $371 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$34,056
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$371
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5,089
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $49,283 the year before.
71% 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 | $49,283 | 14 | $10,549 |
| 2024 | $34,056 | 17 | $5,089 |
How to apply
| Contact | Seth Lyons 2 Dockery Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (267) 992-6998, seth.lyons@gmail.com |
What Lewis Lyons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $29,087 |
| New York | 8 | $3,769 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hatzalah of Metrowest | Emergency medical services | $10,000 |
| Congregation Aabj&d | Jewish studies | $9,976 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Jewish studies | $4,600 |
| Jkharkyhs | Jewish studies | $3,780 |
| Swan Lake Synagogue | Jewish studies | $1,700 |
| Upper Dublin High School Scholarship Fund | Education | $1,000 |
| West Orange Mikvah | Community service | $515 |
| Daily Giving | Food bank | $384 |
| Catskills Hatzalah | Emergency medical services | $371 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ | Jewish studies | $360 |
| Swan Lake Fire Department | Emergency medical services | $360 |
| Gumley Chesed | Jewish studies | $360 |
| The Israel Forever Foundation | Community service | $200 |
| Zmanim | Jewish studies | $180 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Hakote | Jewish studies | $180 |
| Rebbe Meir Ball Hanes | Jewish studies | $54 |
| Lekeit Israel | Food bank | $36 |
Officers and trustees
- Seth Lyons
Questions people ask
Does Lewis Lyons Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lewis Lyons Foundation give?
$34,056 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $371.
Who runs Lewis Lyons Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Seth Lyons (Director).
What does Lewis Lyons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and food and hunger.