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Lewis Foundation is a private trust based in LONGBOAT KEY, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1968. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $232K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Lewis Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $157K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $34K in 2020 to $19K in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $45K distributed across 27 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Florida, Virginia, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Lewis Foundation reported 77 individual grants totaling $137,611 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $1,000. Half of those grants fell between $215 and $2,500. Its largest single grant in the record was $10,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $103,212 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in FL (36 of 77), followed by NY (20) and MA (6). In total the foundation's grantees span 10 states. Of its 56 distinct grantees, 21 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Skidmore College ($34,000), Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Of Fl ($19,500) and Jewish Reconstruction Society Of The Nor ($8,530).
Computed from 77 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 10 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lewis Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, VA.
Lewis Foundation has distributed a total of $157K across 84 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K.
Lewis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lewis Foundation is headquartered in LONGBOAT KEY, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN L COYNE | Trustee | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| CHRISTOPHER L COYNE | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| DANIEL R COYNE | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$19K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$19K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$12K
Distribution Amount
$69K
Total: $430K
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$157K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
59
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIDMORE COLLEGEFOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY | $10K | 2025 |
| JEWISH RECONSTRUCTION SOCIETY OF THE NORFOR EDUCATIONAL PROGROM | PLANDOME, NY | $4K | 2025 |
| WESTCOAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPE OF FLFOR PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM | SARASOTA, FL | $3K | 2025 |
| THE PORTLEDGE FUNDFOR RESPONDING TO EMERGING CHALLENGES AND ENSURING CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING, DISCOVERY, AND INNOVATION | LOCUST VALLEY, NY | $1K | 2025 |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATIONFOR ASSISTING OUR NATION'S GREATEST HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $1K | 2025 |
| FLORIDA WEST COAST SYMPHONYFOR ENGAGING, EDUCATING AND ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY LIVE MISUCAL EXPERIENCES | SARASOTA, FL | $300 | 2025 |
| RINGLING COLLEGE LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONFOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | SARASOTA, FL | $250 | 2025 |
| The Als FoundationFOR DISCOVERING TREATMENTS TO CURE ALS | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Tiny Hands FoundationFOR BENEFITING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED | Sarasota, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Dress For Success TalbotsFOR HELPING WOMEN CLOTHE THEMSELVES FOR JOB INTERVIEWS | Hingham, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| All Faith Food BankCOMMUNITY FOOD | Sarasota, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Operation Kindness Of Florida IncFOR WOUNDED FLORIDA VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES PROGRAM | Longboat Key, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Sarasota Manatee Assoc For Riding TFOR THERAPEUTIC HORSE RELATED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES | Bradenton, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Marie Selby Botanical GardensFOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | Sarasota, FL | $325 | 2023 |
| The Education CenterFOR CHILDREN LEARNING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | Sewickley, PA | $165 | 2023 |
| Ringling Museum Of ArtFOR DAY-TO-DAY OPERATONS OF THE MUSEUM | Sarasota, FL | $125 | 2023 |
| Sarasota MuseumFOR PROVIDING EXCITING CUTTING-EDGE ART EXPIERENCES AND PROGRAMS | Sarasota, FL | $100 | 2023 |
| Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary IncFOR HORSE SANCTUARY | Ona, FL | $100 | 2023 |
| Reconstructionist Synagogue North SFOR NURSERY SCHOOL | Plandome, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Scituate Animal ShelterFOR PET WELFARE | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| Children'S Guardian FundCOMPUTERS FOR AT RISK CHILDREN | Sarasota, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Sarasota CtyFOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Sarasota, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| North Shore AnimalFOR SAVING AND MENDING HOMELESS ANIMAL LIVES | Port Washington, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Sneakers For SoldiersFOR TROOPS | Chester Springs, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Meals On WheelsCOMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Red Cross Of Central FloridaFOR SHELTER, FOOD AND COMFORT TO THOSE AFFECTED BY DISASTERS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Of SarasotaFOR SALVATION ARMY PROGRAMS | Sarasota, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Toys For TotsFOR COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING NEW TOYS TO LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN | Binghamton, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Jewish National FundFOR DEVELOPMENT IN ISRAEL | Rockville Centre, NY | $600 | 2022 |
| Big Cat HabitatFOR BIG CATS BEARS AND OTHER ANIMALS HOUSING AND MEDICAL CARE | Sarasota, FL | $500 | 2022 |
| Save Our BirdsFOR RESCUE AND REHABILITATION OF INJURED BIRD LIFE | Sarasota, FL | $500 | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen IncFOR PROVIDING FRESH MEALS IN RESPONSE TO CRISES | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| Florida Studio Theatre IncFOR PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP | Sarasota, FL | $500 | 2022 |
| Tower Foundation Of Manhasset IncFOR AUTISM PROGRAM | Manhasset, NY | $415 | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $275 | 2022 |
| No Kid HungryCOMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM | Baltimore, MD | $200 | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of SarasotaFOR NO-KILL ANIMAL SHELTER | Sarasota, FL | $100 | 2022 |
| Temple EmanuelFOR SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES | New York, NY | $100 | 2022 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship FundFOR PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP AID TO STUDENTS | Norton, MA | $100 | 2022 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Nj Metro ChaFOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCH AND CURE | Woodbridge, NJ | $100 | 2022 |
| Westcoast Black Theatre TroupeFOR PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM | Sarasota, FL | $6K | 2021 |