Perry J Lewis Foundation
Perry J Lewis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ridgefield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $3.
Perry J Lewis Foundation at a glance
In short: Perry J Lewis Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,000
- -99.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -99.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $15,796
- -5.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Perry J Lewis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Details of Contributions to Charitable Organizations Available Upon Request ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Perry J Lewis Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2026) to $1.0M (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Details of Contributions to Charitable Organizations Available Upon Request Ridgefield, CT | General Operating Budget | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,796 | $3 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $3 | $34 |
| 2025 | $16,793 | $1,000,003 | $1,026,000 | $1,026,000 | 1 | $1,026,000 | $3 | $1,562 |
| 2024 | $42,790 | $550,009 | $526,500 | $526,500 | 1 | $526,500 | $9 | $1,692 |
| 2023 | $19,281 | $310,012 | $300,500 | $300,500 | 1 | $300,500 | $12 | $729 |
| 2022 | $9,769 | $280,002 | $304,300 | $304,300 | 1 | $304,300 | $2 | $959 |
| 2021 | $34,067 | $30,003 | $39,000 | $39,000 | 1 | — | $3 | $1,782 |
| 2020 | $43,064 | $50,034 | $31,000 | $31,000 | 1 | — | $34 | $1,362 |
| 2019 | $24,030 | $35,056 | $28,000 | $28,000 | 1 | — | $56 | $978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perry J Lewis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Perry J Lewis Foundation is led by Perry J. Lewis, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Perry J. Lewis
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Perry J Lewis Foundation
How much does Perry J Lewis Foundation give each year?
Perry J Lewis Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.0M across 1 grant.
How large is Perry J Lewis Foundation?
Perry J Lewis Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Perry J Lewis Foundation operate?
Perry J Lewis Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Perry J Lewis Foundation's EIN?
Perry J Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0251610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 February 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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