The Meryl & Christopher Lewis Foundation
Accepts applications
The Meryl & Christopher Lewis Foundation is a private foundation in Hastings on Hudson, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,200 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$17,200
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$463,951
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $18,200 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,200 | 23 | $459,691 |
| 2024 | $17,200 | 21 | $463,951 |
How to apply
| Contact | Meryl Lewis 14 Hastings Landing, Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (914) 478-4212 |
| What to submit | Organization name, charitable purpose, project description |
| Deadlines | Call for info |
| Restrictions | Womens health and education, childrens health and education, animal welfare, religion, environment |
What The Meryl & Christopher Lewis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $9,700 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Childrens hospital | $3,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | To protect and preserve theindividual rights and libertiesgranted by the us constitution. | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | To provide meals in response to humanitarian, climateand community crises. | $1,500 |
| Woodlands Temple | Reform jewishcongregation | $1,200 |
| MPN Research Foundation | Research funding in pursuit of new treatments- and eventually a cure- for blood cancers | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | To find a cure & developimproved therapies for parkinsons disease. | $1,000 |
| Hastings Youth Council | Support and resourcesto the youth of ourcommunity and their families | $500 |
| Gilda's Club | To support, educate andempower cancer patientsand their families | $500 |
| Dorot | Alleviate social isolation among theelderly & provide services tohelp them live independently | $500 |
| Blue Path Service Dogs | Provides autism service dogs, offeringsafety, companionship & opportunities for independence. | $500 |
| Ocd Foundation | To help those affectedby ocd to live full& productive lives | $500 |
| Hastings on Hudson Fire Department | To provide the people of hastings-on-hudson with fire and life safety. | $500 |
| Yonkers Animal Shelter | To enhance the lives &improve adopt-ability ofanimals in yoners, ny | $500 |
| SPCA Westchester Inc | Save homeless, abused, andabandoned animals. | $500 |
| Animal Education & Rescue | To bring people & petstogether through education, therapy and rescue. | $500 |
| Feeding Westchester | To nourish ourneighbors in the fightagainst hunger. | $500 |
| The Heart Foundation | To save lives from heartdisease by increasing awareness,education & funding research. | $500 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | To advance scientific and medicalresearch related topancreatic cancer. | $500 |
| Ny Public Radio | To provide a diverse range ofaudio content that resonates with the community & reflects the unique culture of ny. | $500 |
| Dobbs Ferry Food | To feed the hungry withdignity and respect. | $500 |
| Family to Family | To ease the burden of hunger &poverty by creating one to one connections betweenfamilies who have enough to share & families living with profoundly less. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Meryl Lewis
- Meredith Lewis
Questions people ask
Does The Meryl & Christopher Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Call for info.
How much does The Meryl & Christopher Lewis Foundation give?
$17,200 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Meryl & Christopher Lewis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Meryl Lewis (Officer) and Meredith Lewis (Trustee).
What does The Meryl & Christopher Lewis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and food and hunger.