Private foundation · EIN 13-3429965 · New York, New York

The Reginald F Lewis Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 58 grants paid, $895K total, median $5,000. 36% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: 501(c)(3) charitable organizations (public charities)

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
58
$895K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
36%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$25M

How to apply

Grant request in writing Contact: The Reginald F Lewis Foundation Inc, 115 East 57th Street, New York, Ny, 2127568900 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: 501(c)(3) charitable organizations (public charities)

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Barack Obama FoundationWashington, DCSupport the foundation's programs, especially those of youth and citizen engagement$180K
The Loyola SchoolBaltimore, MDEducate baltimore city children of slender means$80K
St Ignatius Loyola AcademyBaltimore, MDSupport scholarship program$75K
Maryland African American Museum CorporationBaltimore, MDSupport for museum programs$54K
National Urban LeagueNew York, NYCommunity action$50K
University of BaltimoreBaltimore, MDSupport students$27K
Dance Theatre of HarlemNew York, NYSupport children's programs$26K
Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterNew York, NYSupport the ailey dance camp for students$25K
Innovation WorksBaltimore, MDAddress persistent poverty across baltimore and support transformative solutions for same$25K
Mercy Health FoundationBaltimore, MDSupport the mead maternal health program$25K
OrchkidsBaltimore, MDEducating public school students - music$25K
Second Chance College ProgramBaltimore, MDSupport programs for incarcerated$25K
Teach for AmericaBaltimore, MDSupport educators program$25K
The Studio Museum in HarlemNew York, NYArt education$25K
Apollo Theatre Foundation IncNew York, NYSupport educational and community programs$20K
ThreadBaltimore, MDSupport and mentor young people$20K
Foundation for Filipino ArtistsWoodside, NYSupport cultural programs$17K
Dafgiving360Omaha, NEGeneral operating support$15K
National Federation of Filipino AmericansDorchester Center, MASupport their programs$12K
Asian American Legal Defense FundNew York, NYSupport work to promote civil rights of asian americans$10K
Greenlight Fund BaltimoreBoston, MACommunity work$10K
Laurel Cemetery Memorial ProjectBaltimore, MDTo research desecrated burial grounds$10K
Madison Square Boys & Girls ClubNew York, NYSupport for the organization's programs$10K
Public PrepBronx, NYSupport for educational programs$10K
James E Lewis Museum of ArtsBaltimore, MDSupport exhibitions and collections$9,000
Kinding Sindaw Heritage FoundationJackson Heights, NYTo support cultural and arts educational programs$6,000
The Children's Orchestra SocietyFresh Meadows, NYSupport for a children's music program$6,000
Art With a HeartBaltimore, MDSupport students with art classes$5,000
Arts Every DayBaltimore, MDSupport baltimore city school children's access to cultural and arts institutes$5,000
Holy Name CathedralChicago, ILReligious activities$5,000
Maryland Book BankBaltimore, MDBook donations to students$5,000
Prep for PrepNew York, NYSupport underserved city children$5,000
The History MakersChicago, ILRescue, preserve & educate$5,000
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CASupport the center for public diplomacy$5,000
Archdiocese of BaltimoreBaltimore, MDSupport partners in excellence$4,500
Maryland Philanthropy NetworkBaltimore, MDMembership and support for educational programs$4,000
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolBaltimore, MDSupport high school students in achieving knowledge and employment skills$3,000
Afro CharitiesBaltimore, MDSupport community programs$2,000
Alpha Hockey IncEllicott City, MDSupport children's athletic program$2,000
Black Art Today FoundationBaltimore, MDSupport presentation of art$2,000
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALSupport legal representation for those possibly wrongly convicted$2,000
Filipino American Legal Defense & EducationBergenfield, NJSupport their programs$2,000
Innocence ProjectNew York, NYSupport work to assist those erroneously convicted of crimes$2,000
Legal Defense FundNew York, NYSupport the equity work of the organization$2,000
Oblate Sisters of ProvidenceBaltimore, MDCare for elderly and infirm$2,000
The Tides FoundationLos Angeles, CAFiscal sponsor (naacp)$1,600
Community Resource ExchangeNew York, NYSupport community work$1,000
From the Heart Productions IncOxnard, CASupport for artists and groups that need support. fiscal sponsor$1,000
Howard TheatreWashington, DCSupport the school's work with underserved students$1,000
Johns Hopkins MedicineBaltimore, MDSupport work of the department of psychiatry$1,000
Museum of Chinese in AmericaNew York, NYArt history$1,000
Philippine Fiesta USANew York, NYFostering cultural connections$1,000
San Lorenzo Ruiz Global MinistryNew York, NYSupport programs$1,000
The Joyce TheaterNew York, NYEvidence dance co$1,000
The League for People With DisabilitiesBaltimore, MDWork with scale$1,000
Cardinal's Annual Stewardship AppealNew York, NYSupport community work$500
Maya's Hope FoundationNew York, NYWork with children$500
Maryland State Athletic Hall of FameBaltimore, MDSupport athletic issues$400

By state: Maryland 25 · New York 21 · District of Columbia 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Nebraska 1 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

The Reginald F Lewis Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Reginald F Lewis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant request in writing Deadlines: N/A.

How much does The Reginald F Lewis Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $895K across 58 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Reginald F Lewis Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (25 grants), New York (21 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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