Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial
Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $43,061 to charitable organizations, including humanitarian, civil liberties, arts, and educational organizations.
Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial at a glance
In short: Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial gave $43K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,061
- +1537.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +333.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,312
- +277.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,032
- Total assets
- $395,285
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Drew Lewis 100 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone: (914) 980-1672
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($17K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported by recipient state as New York 83%, District of Columbia 10%, Virginia 5%, Pennsylvania 2%, and Illinois 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 202% of 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Donation | $17,222 |
| ACLU Foundation Inc New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | Donation | $2,092 |
| Ensemble Studio Theatre New York, NY | Donation | $1,310 |
| Unwra USA National Committee Inc Washington, DC | Donation | $1,043 |
| Americans Near East Fefuge Aid Washington, DC | Donation | $1,032 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Donation | $1,031 |
| World Food Program Washington, DC | Donation | $1,030 |
| Muslim Aid USA MC Lean, VA | Donation | $1,030 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $395,285 | $10,150 | $70,377 | $43,061 | 13 | $43,061 | $21,358 |
| 2024 | $455,512 | $786 | $5,560 | $2,630 | 3 | $2,630 | $23,018 |
| 2023 | $460,286 | $45 | $3,045 | — | — | — | $22,338 |
| 2022 | $463,286 | $46 | $30,820 | $30,760 | 9 | $30,760 | $23,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial reported a distributable amount of $21K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster. Ensemble Studio Theatre says it develops and produces new plays. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The Palestinian American Medical Association says it aims to promote Palestinian health professionals’ educational achievements and expertise and promote health care in Palestine. DeSales University describes itself as a Catholic, Salesian university offering liberal arts and professional studies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $43,061. Grants ranged from $250 to $17,222, with a median grant of $1,032. The largest listed awards were $17,222 to Doctors Without Borders, $10,000 to ACLU Foundation Inc., and $5,000 to the International Rescue Committee. Other listed grants included $2,092 to UNICEF USA, $1,310 to Ensemble Studio Theatre, and $1,031 to World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Albert B Lewis as president, David Lewis as vice president, and Carol Hayward as secretary.
Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial is led by Albert B. Lewis, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Albert B. Lewis
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Carol Hayward
Secretary
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Lewis
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial
How much does Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial give each year?
Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial gave $43K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 3 grants.
What is Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial's typical grant size?
Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $1,032, and its average grant was $3,312, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial give grants?
Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial's largest grantees?
Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($17,222), ACLU Foundation Inc ($10,000) and International Rescue Committee ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial?
Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial reported $395K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial's EIN?
Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2528803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Raphell Sims Lakowitz Memorial 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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