Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation
Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Longboat Key, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $717K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $20K.
Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation gave $20K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,500
- -26.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,786
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $717,172
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Flo ($5K). Together the top 7 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 51% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $32K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Flo Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Mote Marine Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| American Friends Hebrew University New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| Captains for Clean Water Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $1,500 |
| Center for Science Public Interest Washington, DC | Unrestricted Gift | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $717,172 | $34,859 | $70,904 | $19,500 | 7 | $19,500 | — |
| 2023 | $683,199 | $21,641 | $79,341 | $26,500 | 9 | $26,500 | — |
| 2022 | $740,899 | $37,568 | $70,872 | $20,000 | 7 | $20,000 | — |
| 2021 | $896,362 | $18,095 | $76,553 | $25,670 | 12 | $25,670 | $50,193 |
| 2020 | $633,920 | $17,810 | $82,690 | $31,500 | 1 | — | $44,787 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy G. King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $25K (2024)
John Kling
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $25K (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 $25K, to Nancy G King (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation
How much does Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation give each year?
Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation gave $20K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 9 grants.
What is Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,786, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation give grants?
Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Flo ($5,000), The Everglades Foundation ($5,000) and Mote Marine ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation?
Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation reported $717K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4824569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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