The Lewis Family Foundation Inc
The Lewis Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting health care and research, children’s programs, education and culture, and disaster relief.
The Lewis Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lewis Family Foundation Inc gave $65K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,241,196
- +96.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lewis Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9500 S Dadeland Blvd 603, Miami, FL 33156-2848
Phone: (305) 670-7812
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lewis Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Miami, Florida. In 2024, Florida recipients received 54% of grant dollars. The filing also reports shares of 8% each for recipients in Illinois, Texas, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lewis Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | To Support Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | To Support Fight Against Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke | $5,000 |
| American Inst for Cancer Research Arlington, VA | To Support Cancer Research and Education | $5,000 |
| American Lung Association Ft Lauderdale, FL | To support prevention of lung disease and promotion of lung health | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross West Palm Beach, FL | Disaster Relief in the State of Florida | $5,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Foundation Trust Boston, MA | To Support Cardiac Pediatric Care for Children | $5,000 |
| Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches Boys Ranch, FL | To Support Youth Programs | $5,000 |
| CMTA Association Glenolden, PA | To Support Treatments and Resources for CMT | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Bonita Springs, FL | To support wish-granting to children with life-threatening medical conditions | $5,000 |
| Miami Children's Museum Miami, FL | To Support Children's Education, Arts and Culture | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,241,196 | $1,060,367 | $104,064 | $65,000 | 13 | $65,000 | $22,596 | $62,146 |
| 2023 | $1,139,950 | $21,620 | $87,286 | $60,500 | 13 | $60,500 | $21,599 | $54,009 |
| 2022 | $1,007,999 | $17,199 | $98,012 | $63,500 | 15 | $63,500 | $17,183 | $57,080 |
| 2021 | $1,329,058 | $16,067 | $76,999 | $57,500 | 11 | $57,500 | $16,046 | $63,930 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lewis Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as disease research and prevention, pediatric care, youth programs, children’s education and arts, and disaster relief.
Among its grantees, Miami Children’s Museum describes itself as a nonprofit educational institution serving children in a multicultural community through interactive exhibits and programs related to arts, culture, community, and communication. The American Heart Association describes its mission as being “a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $65,000. Each grant was $5,000.
Named recipients included the Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association, American Institute for Cancer Research, American Lung Association, American Red Cross, Boston Children’s Hospital Foundation Trust, Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches, CMTA Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Miami Children’s Museum, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Lee Lewis as president and director; Jeffrey A. Silver as assistant secretary and director; Lee Michael Lewis as secretary, vice president, and director; and Janet Lee Lewis Robinson as treasurer, vice president, and director.
The Lewis Family Foundation Inc is led by Mary Lee Lewis, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Lee Lewis
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Lee Lewis Robinson
Treasurer, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Silver
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Michael Lewis
Secretary, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Lewis Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Lewis Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lewis Family Foundation Inc gave $65K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 13 grants.
What is The Lewis Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lewis Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lewis Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Lewis Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lewis Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (8%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does The Lewis Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Lewis Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Lewis Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lewis Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($5,000), American Heart Association ($5,000) and American Inst for Cancer Research ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lewis Family Foundation Inc?
The Lewis Family Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lewis Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as disease research and prevention, pediatric care, youth programs, children’s education and arts, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lewis Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 The Lewis Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lewis Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2807433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Lewis Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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