Private foundation · EIN 46-4393984 · Cleveland, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jan R Lewis Philanthropic Fund Inc

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: 12 grants paid, $630K total, median $22K. 67% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$630K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in OH
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Cleveland OrchestraCleveland, OHCharitable purpose$350K
Jewish Federation of ClevelandCleveland, OHCharitable purpose$100K
Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OHCharitable purpose$35K
University HospitalsCleveland, OHCharitable purpose$35K
Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OHCharitable purpose$25K
Institute of Contemporary ArtMiami, FLCharitable purpose$25K
Maltz MuseumBeachwood, OHCharitable purpose$18K
Brooklyn MuseumBrooklyn, NYCharitable purpose$15K
Health Information ProjectCoral Gables, FLCharitable purpose$10K
Zionist Rabbinic CoalitionRockville, MDCharitable purpose$10K
ACLUCleveland, OHCharitable purpose$5,000
Friendship Circle of ClevelandPepper Pike, OHCharitable purpose$1,800

By state: Ohio 8 · Florida 2 · New York 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Jan R Lewis Philanthropic Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, administered in care of Jan R Lewis, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Jan R Lewis Philanthropic Fund Inc 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 Jan R Lewis Philanthropic Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $630K across 12 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does Jan R Lewis Philanthropic Fund Inc give?

Ohio (8 grants), Florida (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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