Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust
The Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Locust Valley, New York. Established in 2015 and operating since 2016, the trust was created following the death of Elisabeth "Babette" Lewyt to carry forward the animal welfare philanthropy of Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt in perpetuity. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a staff of two employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$89.8M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.9M
+4.8% YoY
Grant Count
31
-3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$189K
+8.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust is charged with carrying on the Lewyts' pioneering vision of improving the lives of companion animals, reducing animal cruelty and euthanasia rates, and supporting programs for the general betterment of all animals.
Primary funding areas include:
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Welfare Education
- Rescue and care of animals
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Grants are made by invitation only.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily focuses on Long Island, New York, with select national partners. Grantmaking extends to California and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $89,828,882
- Total revenues: $8,623,948
- Total expenses: $7,199,982
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $86,138,584
- Total giving: $5,605,000
- Total revenue: $5,120,930
- Total expenses: $6,739,938
- Giving rate: 6.4%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $89,828,882 | $86,138,584 | $93,480,812 |
| Revenue | $8,623,948 | $5,120,930 | $10,903,406 |
| Expenses | $7,199,982 | $6,739,938 | $8,106,223 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,873,000 | $5,605,000 | $7,202,496 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,357,878 | $1,319,032 | $10,179,545 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,037,632 | $4,726,773 | $5,302,991 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Wendy McColgan – Trustee (40 hours/week, $110,475 compensation)
- Thomas R Amlicke – Trustee (35 hours/week, $110,475 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy McColgan | Trustee | 40 | $144,721 |
| Thomas Amlicke | Trustee | 35 | $144,721 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, Long Island University renamed its College of Veterinary Medicine the "Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine" in recognition of a significant gift from the trust, honoring the legacy of the renowned Long Island philanthropists.
Long Island University's Veterinary College to be Named Lewyt College ofContact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box Locust Valley, NY 11560
Physical Address: 330 Forest Avenue 202 Locust Valley, NY 11560
Phone: (516) 671-1555
Email: info@lewyt.org
Website: www.lewyt.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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