Lewis Family Trust
Lewis Family Trust is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations selected in advance and states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Lewis Family Trust at a glance
In short: Lewis Family Trust gave $677K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state New York. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $677,000
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,074
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,702,751
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lewis Family Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 170 North Ocean Boulevard Ste 508, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (201) 755-0886
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lewis Family Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of the Hebrew Univ ($85K). Together the top 10 received $467K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 130 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%), Florida (39%), New Jersey (15%), Illinois (2%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lewis Family Trust open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $610K (2020) to $693K (2023). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $677K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ Hollywood, FL | Preselected Organizations | $85,000 |
| American Friends of TEL Aviv Univ New York, NY | Preselected Organizations | $70,000 |
| Morselife Foundation Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Preselected Organizations | $60,000 |
| American Comm for the Weizmann Inst New York, NY | Preselected Organizations | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern NJ Paramus, NJ | Preselected Organizations | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Cty West Palm Beach, FL | Preselected Organizations | $50,000 |
| Morselife Hospice Palliative Care West Palm Beach, FL | Preselected Organizations | $32,000 |
| Hadassah Medical Center New York, NY | Preselected Organizations | $25,000 |
| Israel Healthcare Foundation New York, NY | Preselected Organizations | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Preselected Organizations | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,702,751 | $892,390 | $867,767 | $677,000 | 27 | $677,000 | $701,623 | $716,516 |
| 2024 | $10,678,128 | $966,819 | $882,034 | $650,000 | 26 | $650,000 | $734,785 | $697,512 |
| 2023 | $10,593,343 | $587,837 | $890,394 | $692,500 | 26 | $692,500 | $389,943 | $651,027 |
| 2022 | $10,895,900 | $458,004 | $911,555 | $690,000 | 27 | $690,000 | $236,449 | $690,675 |
| 2021 | $11,349,451 | $909,877 | $915,276 | $641,000 | 24 | $641,000 | $635,601 | $689,308 |
| 2020 | $11,354,850 | $755,849 | $833,053 | $610,000 | 23 | — | $532,796 | $669,835 |
| 2019 | $11,598,541 | $754,652 | $961,344 | $625,800 | 24 | — | $503,594 | $669,293 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $717K for 2025 — 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 own mission is not stated. Its grants include organizations with varied missions. For example, American Friends of Tel Aviv University says it raises awareness and funds to support Tel Aviv University’s education, research, and community-building mission. Morselife Foundation says it supports tax-exempt organizations working to enhance senior living in the spirit of Jewish tradition. Chai Lifeline describes its work as providing social, emotional, financial, and practical assistance to people facing illness, crisis, or loss.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $677,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $85,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants included $85,000 to American Friends of the Hebrew Univ, $70,000 to American Friends of Tel Aviv Univ, and $60,000 to Morselife Foundation Inc. Other grants included $50,000 each to American Comm for the Weizmann Inst, Jewish Federation of Northern NJ, and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Cty. The listed grant purposes were “preselected organizations.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry Levy and Wendy Levy as trustees.
Lewis Family Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$76K (2019) → $73K (2025)
Wendy Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$9K (2024) → $9K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $73K, to Larry Levy (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Family Trust
How much does Lewis Family Trust give each year?
Lewis Family Trust gave $677K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $650K across 26 grants.
What is Lewis Family Trust's typical grant size?
Lewis Family Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,074, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lewis Family Trust that year got $21K on average.
Where does Lewis Family Trust give grants?
Lewis Family Trust's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (39%) and New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does Lewis Family Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Lewis Family Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Preselected Organizations" (27 grants).
Who are Lewis Family Trust's largest grantees?
Lewis Family Trust's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of the Hebrew Univ ($85,000), American Friends of TEL Aviv Univ ($70,000) and Morselife Foundation Inc ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis Family Trust?
Lewis Family Trust reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $677K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $717K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lewis Family Trust fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its grants include organizations with varied missions. For example, American Friends of Tel Aviv University says it raises awareness and funds to support Tel Aviv University’s education, research, and community-building mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lewis Family Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2019–2025.
Does Lewis Family 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lewis Family Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lewis Family Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lewis-family-trust-morg_784c5587e7854677b0f7ffd9887caba5
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