The Lewis Hertz Foundation
The Lewis Hertz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $797K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $81K.
The Lewis Hertz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lewis Hertz Foundation gave $27K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,000
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,375
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $797,257
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lewis Hertz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($6K). Together the top 8 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lewis Hertz Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $29K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charity | $6,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | Education | $6,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Education | $6,000 |
| Lend a Hand Senior Assistance Inc Tucson, AZ | Charity | $3,000 |
| Community Home Repair Projects Tucson, AZ | Charity | $3,000 |
| St Luke's Home Tucson, AZ | Charity | $1,000 |
| CASA Esperanza Para Ninos Hereford, AZ | Charity | $1,000 |
| Children's Clinics for Rehab Svcs Tucson, AZ | Medical Services | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $797,257 | $91,879 | $33,104 | $27,000 | 8 | $31,202 | $81,246 | $35,766 |
| 2024 | $688,904 | $60,659 | $36,179 | $29,000 | 8 | $33,741 | $58,166 | $33,051 |
| 2023 | $619,978 | $34,448 | $32,090 | $27,000 | 8 | $30,470 | $32,835 | $29,112 |
| 2022 | $561,956 | $38,813 | $30,525 | $25,500 | 10 | $28,937 | $34,266 | $29,520 |
| 2021 | $655,563 | $45,066 | $28,326 | $23,000 | 9 | $26,279 | $41,659 | $29,310 |
| 2020 | $558,179 | $27,728 | $25,520 | $21,000 | 9 | — | $26,491 | $26,548 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lewis Hertz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lewis Hertz Foundation is led by Leslie Silberman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslie Silberman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sidney Lex Felker
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Shelly Silberman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $5K, to Sidney Lex Felker (Managing DIR).
Frequently asked questions about The Lewis Hertz Foundation
How much does The Lewis Hertz Foundation give each year?
The Lewis Hertz Foundation gave $27K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 8 grants.
What is The Lewis Hertz Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lewis Hertz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,375, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lewis Hertz Foundation give grants?
The Lewis Hertz Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (22%) and Michigan (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (4 grants).
Does The Lewis Hertz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Lewis Hertz Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (5 grants).
Who are The Lewis Hertz Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lewis Hertz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($6,000), Eastern Michigan University ($6,000) and University of Wisconsin Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lewis Hertz Foundation?
The Lewis Hertz Foundation reported $797K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 is The Lewis Hertz Foundation's EIN?
The Lewis Hertz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0825828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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