Jackson Lewis Foundation
Jackson Lewis Foundation is a public charity based in West Harrison, New York. Formed in 2017, it supports charitable organizations and activities, including public-benefit services and scholarships administered by accredited law schools.
Jackson Lewis Foundation at a glance
In short: Jackson Lewis Foundation gave $816K across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $815,750
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,948
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $362,888
- -35.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (19 of 63, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jackson Lewis Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1133 Westchester Ave Suite S125, West Harrison, NY 10604
Phone: (914) 259-7897
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jackson Lewis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feeding America ($85K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 266 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (31%), Illinois (13%), the District of Columbia (11%), Maryland (8%), and Florida (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jackson Lewis Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 63 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $494K (2020) to $816K (2024). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $816K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve, brings attention to the social and systematic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. | $85,000 |
| Nacua Baltimore, MD | to enhance legal assistance to colleges and universities by educating attorneys and administrators as to the nature of campus legal issues. | $37,500 |
| Aftd New York, NY | To improve the quality of life of people affected by ftd and drive research to a cure. | $25,000 |
| HNBA via - Vision in Action-Fund Washington, DC | To support and empower hispanic students, legal professionals, and community members. Increasing their access to educational opportunities, career advancement, and leadership positions. | $21,600 |
| Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Principally focuses on supporting the post-secondary educational goals of residents that live in communities affiliated with balfour beatty communities, llc. | $20,500 |
| Equal Justice Works Washington, DC | Create opportunities for lawyers to transform their passion for equal justice into a lifelong commitment to public service. | $20,000 |
| Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation Omaha, NE | To increase business, employment, and investment in the greater omaha area. | $20,000 |
| Workers Circle Woodbury, NY | Providiing hud housing for the elderly and providing donations/scholarships to individuals and public charities. | $20,000 |
| Fordham University New York, NY | To provide the highest quality education to undergraduate and graduate students, in the jesuit tradition. | $20,000 |
| Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund New York, NY | A national organization that protects & promotes the civil rights of asian americans. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $362,888 | $1,057,938 | $1,346,970 | $815,750 | 63 |
| 2023 | $562,344 | $1,101,536 | $1,270,583 | $764,010 | 67 |
| 2022 | $731,391 | $955,203 | $1,180,133 | $674,310 | 55 |
| 2021 | $956,321 | $1,290,902 | $934,312 | $514,450 | 44 |
| 2020 | $599,731 | $1,402,429 | $941,440 | $493,700 | 37 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support charitable organizations and activities.” Its program description says funding may support organizations serving the public in areas including unemployment reduction, education, medical affairs, homelessness, assistance for older or disabled people, public emergencies, arts, history, and culture. It also works with accredited law schools on scholarships, with the schools administering awards and selecting recipients under established guidelines.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. Equal Justice Works says it creates opportunities for lawyers to commit to public service, while Pro Bono Partnership describes providing business and transactional legal services to nonprofits serving poor and disadvantaged communities. Other 2024 recipients included Fordham University, whose stated mission emphasizes research and high-quality education, and Move United, which provides opportunities for people with disabilities through sports, recreation, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $815,750. Awards ranged from $5,200 to $85,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $85,000 to Feeding America; $37,500 to NACUA for legal assistance to colleges and universities; $25,000 to AFTD for work to improve the quality of life of people affected by FTD and drive research toward a cure; and $21,600 to HNBA VIA – Vision in Action-Fund to support Hispanic students, legal professionals, and community members.
Other grants included $20,000 to Equal Justice Works, $20,000 to Fordham University, $20,000 to the Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation, $17,500 to Chicago-Kent College of Law, $15,000 to Move United, and $15,000 to Pro Bono Partnership.
The filing states that organizations interested in grants must provide a letter of interest and meet the foundation’s grant guidelines, which are attached to the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Felice Ekelman as President; Christopher Valentino and Gregory Alvarez as Vice Presidents; Samantha Hoffman as Secretary; and Andrew Charwat as Treasurer.
Jackson Lewis Foundation is led by Felice Ekelman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Felice Ekelman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Charwat
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Valentino
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Hoffman
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Alvarez
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph Kelley (2020) — Outgoing Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Lewis Foundation
How much does Jackson Lewis Foundation give each year?
Jackson Lewis Foundation gave $816K across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $764K across 67 grants.
What is Jackson Lewis Foundation's typical grant size?
Jackson Lewis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,948, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jackson Lewis Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Jackson Lewis Foundation give grants?
Jackson Lewis Foundation's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Jackson Lewis Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Jackson Lewis Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Jackson Lewis Foundation's largest grantees?
Jackson Lewis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Feeding America ($85,000), Nacua ($37,500) and Aftd ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jackson Lewis Foundation?
Jackson Lewis Foundation reported $363K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Jackson Lewis Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support charitable organizations and activities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jackson Lewis Foundation?
Jackson Lewis Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jackson Lewis Foundation's EIN?
Jackson Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3927110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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