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The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 824263697

The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $728 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $364 and the largest $364. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3.6 million78$1.6 million
2024$1.5 million25$12,900
2025$7282$0

How to apply

The Lewis Prize 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan1$364
Oregon1$364

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
Detroit, MI
Fudn music education$364
The David's Harp Foundation
Portland, OR
Fund music education$364

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc give?

$728 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $364.

Who runs The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Daniel R Lewis (President), Rebecca Fishman Lipsey (Director), Maria Lopez de Leon (Director) and Stefon Harris (Director).

What does The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.

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