Private foundation · EIN 14-6049219 · Longboat Key, Florida

Lewis Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $19K total, median $1,300. 43% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$19K
Median grant
$1,300
Stays in FL
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NYFor educational program$10K
Jewish Reconstruction Society of the NorPlandome, NYFor educational progrom$3,590
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of FlSarasota, FLFor performing arts program$2,500
The Portledge FundLocust Valley, NYFor responding to emerging challenges and ensuring consistent opportunities for learning, discovery, and innovation$1,300
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYFor assisting our nation's greatest heroes and their families$1,000
Florida West Coast SymphonySarasota, FLFor engaging, educating and enriching the community through high-quality live misucal experiences$300
Ringling College Library AssociationSarasota, FLFor educational program$250

By state: New York 4 · Florida 3

About this foundation

Lewis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Longboat Key, Florida, tax-exempt since 1968. 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 Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lewis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $19K across 7 grants, a median of $1,300.

Where does Lewis Foundation give?

New York (4 grants), Florida (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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