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. Operating on Long Island since 2016, it supports the Lewyts’ vision of improving the lives of companion animals, reducing animal cruelty and euthanasia, and advancing the general betterment of animals.
Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust gave $5.9M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $189K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,873,000
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $189,452
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $89,828,882
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 Forest Avenue 202, Locust Valley, NY 11560
Phone: (516) 671-1555
Website: https://lewyt.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LIU College of Veterinary Medicine ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 98 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to California, 9% to Washington, 4% to New Hampshire, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 31 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.6M (2023) to $7.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LIU College of Veterinary Medicine Brookville, NY | Animal Welfare Education | $3,000,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Animal Welfare | $500,000 |
| North Shore Animal League NY 11050 Port Washington, NY | Animal Welfare | $500,000 |
| Greater Good Charities Seattle, WA | Animal Welfare | $500,000 |
| ASPCA New York NY, NY | Animal Welfare | $400,000 |
| New Hampshire Human Society Laconia, NH | Animal Welfare | $250,000 |
| Providence Animal Shelter Media, PA | Animal Welfare | $100,000 |
| Pets Lifeline Sonoma, CA | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Inland Valley Humane Society Pomona, CA | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Hudson Valley Humane Pomona, NY | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,828,882 | $8,623,948 | $7,199,982 | $5,873,000 | 31 | $5,873,000 | $7,357,878 | $5,037,632 |
| 2023 | $86,138,584 | $5,120,930 | $6,739,938 | $5,605,000 | 32 | $5,605,000 | $1,319,032 | $4,726,773 |
| 2021 | $93,480,812 | $10,903,406 | $8,106,223 | $7,135,000 | 17 | $7,202,496 | $10,179,545 | $5,302,991 |
| 2020 | $85,359,424 | $5,003,310 | $7,138,453 | $6,046,000 | 18 | — | $4,164,784 | $4,911,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $5.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to carry on the Lewyts’ vision for animals. Its 2024 grants included animal welfare and animal welfare education, including support for a veterinary college and animal shelters, rescue organizations, and humane societies.
The grantees describe a range of related work. For example, Pets Alive Inc. says its mission is to support the human-animal bond through rescue, adoption, intervention, education, and outreach. Paws Crossed Animal Rescue describes providing care and safe haven for abandoned, abused, and disabled animals, alongside education and advocacy. The Humane Society of Westchester says it provides care for lost, abandoned, injured, and mistreated animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 31 grants totaling $5,873,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $3,000,000, with a median of $35,000. The largest awards included $3,000,000 to LIU College of Veterinary Medicine for animal welfare education; $500,000 each to Helen Woodward Animal Center, North Shore Animal League, and Greater Good Charities; $400,000 to ASPCA; and $250,000 to New Hampshire Human Society.
The trust also reported 32 grants totaling $5,605,000 in 2023. Its website names the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association-Rural Area Veterinary Services and Pet Peeves Inc. among recent grant recipients. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 31 grants totaling $5.9 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wendy McColgan and Thomas Amlicke as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies them as co-trustees. It describes McColgan as having more than 30 years of experience in animal rescue, including work with North Shore Animal League’s out-of-state rescue program. It describes Amlicke as a trusts and estates attorney and a longtime counsel and friend to Mrs. Lewyt.
Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas R. Amlicke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Wendy McColgan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $145K, to Wendy McColgan (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust
How much does Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust give each year?
Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust gave $5.9M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.6M across 32 grants.
What is Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $189,452, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust give grants?
Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Washington (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Port Washington, NY (2 grants) and Huntington, NY (2 grants).
Does Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (30 grants).
Who are Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include LIU College of Veterinary Medicine ($3,000,000), Helen Woodward Animal Center ($500,000) and North Shore Animal League NY 11050 ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust?
Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust reported $89.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to carry on the Lewyts’ vision for animals. Its 2024 grants included animal welfare and animal welfare education, including support for a veterinary college and animal shelters, rescue organizations, and humane societies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust's EIN?
Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7038614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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