The Lewis Family Trust is a private foundation established in 2001 and located in Palm Beach, Florida. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation with minimal staffing (1 employee as of 2023).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.7M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$650K
-6.1% YoY
Grant Count
26
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-6.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $698K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The Lewis Family Trust primarily funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications. In 2023, the foundation made 23 grants to various charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $10,593,343
- Total Revenues: $587,837
- Total Expenses: $890,394
- Investment Income and Dividends: $462,295
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than contributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,678,128 | $10,593,343 | $10,895,900 |
| Revenue | $966,819 | $587,837 | $458,004 |
| Expenses | $882,034 | $890,394 | $911,555 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $650,000 | $692,500 | $690,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $734,785 | $389,943 | $236,449 |
| Distributable Amount | $697,512 | $651,027 | $690,675 |
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
126 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Friends of the Hebrew Univ ($85,000), American Friends of Tel Aviv Univ ($70,000), Jewish Federation of Northern Nj ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATES BEN GURION UNIV CHICAGO, IL | PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $15,000 |
| AMERICAN COMM FOR SHAARE ZEDEK MED NEW YORK, NY | PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $15,000 |
| AMERICAN COMM FOR THE WEIZMANN INST New York, NY | PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADO Palm Beach Gardens, FL | PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MIGDAL OHR New York, NY | PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIV New York, NY | PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $70,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIV Hollywood, FL | PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $85,000 |
| BIRTHGIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION New York, NY | PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $2,500 |
| BOYS TOWN JERUSALEM FD OF AMERICA Lakewood, NJ | PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $25,000 |
| BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION New York, NY | PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is also known as "Levy Larry A Ttee," indicating Larry A. Levy serves as trustee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY LEVY | TRUSTEE | 5 | $71,776 |
| WENDY LEVY | TRUSTEE | 5 | $8,742 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Lewis Family Trust?
The Lewis Family Trust primarily funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications. In 2023, the foundation made 23 grants to various charitable organizations. • Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: $75,000 • Morselife Foundation: $40,000 • A4bgu (AABGU): $15,000 The foundation also supports organizations such as the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.
What size grants does Lewis Family Trust award?
In 2024, Lewis Family Trust awarded 26 grants totaling $650K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lewis Family Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lewis Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $698K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lewis Family Trust's EIN?
Lewis Family Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6885462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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