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The Lewy Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 133907886

The Lewy Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $383,666 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $83,333. 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 up from $284,333 the year before.

29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$237,0008$5.6 million
2024$284,3337$6.4 million
2025$383,6667$6.8 million

How to apply

The Lewy Family Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lewy Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$112,000
California1$83,333
Minnesota1$70,000
District of Columbia1$60,000
Massachusetts1$33,333
Oregon1$25,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Graduate Student Initiative
Los Angeles, CA
Educational$83,333
International Rescue Committee
Albert Lea, MN
Social welfare$70,000
Hot Bread Kitchen
New York, NY
Social welfare$67,000
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
Social welfare$60,000
Jewish Federations of North America
New York, NY
Social welfare$45,000
Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Agawam, MA
Social welfare$33,333
Food Corps
Portland, OR
Social welfare$25,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lewy Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Lewy Family Foundation give?

$383,666 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.

Who runs The Lewy Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Glen Lewy (Chairman), Cheryl Winter Lewy (Director), Zachary Jason Lewy (Director) and Marshall Lewy (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Lewy Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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