The Lewis Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Miami, FL EIN: 59-2807433

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.

Key facts about The Lewis Family Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
59-2807433
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$65,000
Grants made (2024)
13
Average grant
$5,000
Median grant
$5,000
New grantees (estimate)
15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
Total assets
$2,241,196
Primary geography
Florida (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

+96.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$65K

+7.4% YoY

Grant Count

13

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+7.4% YoY

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.

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.

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.

How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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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

9states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

MiamiFort LauderdaleArlingtonBostonBoys RanchChicagoDallasLahainaWest Palm BeachVirginia BeachBonita SpringsGlenoldenKing Of PrussiaMemphisNew YorkOrlando

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K11 grants2021 15 grants2022 13 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $65K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Alzheimer's Association: $5KAlzheimer's Association$5KAmerican Heart Association: $5KAmerican Heart Association$5KAmerican Inst for Cancer Research: $5KAmerican Inst for CancerResearch$5KAmerican Lung Association: $5KAmerican Lung Association$5KAmerican Red Cross: $5KAmerican Red Cross$5KBoston Children's Hospital Foundation Trust: $5KBoston Children's HospitalFoundation Trust$5KFlorida Sheriff Youth Ranches: $5KFlorida Sheriff Youth Ranches$5KCMTA Association: $5KCMTA Association$5KMake a Wish Foundation: $5KMake a Wish Foundation$5KMiami Children's Museum: $5KMiami Children's Museum$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

52<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alzheimer's Association Chicago, ILTo Support Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease$5,000
American Heart Association Dallas, TXTo Support Fight Against Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke$5,000
American Inst for Cancer Research Arlington, VATo Support Cancer Research and Education$5,000
American Lung Association Ft Lauderdale, FLTo support prevention of lung disease and promotion of lung health$5,000
American Red Cross West Palm Beach, FLDisaster Relief in the State of Florida$5,000
Boston Children's Hospital Foundation Trust Boston, MATo Support Cardiac Pediatric Care for Children$5,000
Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches Boys Ranch, FLTo Support Youth Programs$5,000
CMTA Association Glenolden, PATo Support Treatments and Resources for CMT$5,000
Make a Wish Foundation Bonita Springs, FLTo support wish-granting to children with life-threatening medical conditions$5,000
Miami Children's Museum Miami, FLTo Support Children's Education, Arts and Culture$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant total Grant count
2024 $2,241,196 $1,060,367 $104,064 $65,000 13
2023 $1,139,950 $21,620 $87,286 $60,500 13
2022 $1,007,999 $17,199 $98,012 $63,500 15
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,241,196$1,139,950$1,007,999
Revenue$1,060,367$21,620$17,199
Expenses$104,064$87,286$98,012
Qualifying Distributions$65,000$60,500$63,500
Net Investment Income$22,596$21,599$17,183
Distributable Amount$62,146$54,009$57,080

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 9500 S Dadeland Blvd 603, Miami, FL 33156-2848
Phone: (305) 670-7812

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.

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