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Lewis Prize Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $13K. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have decreased from $1M in 2019 to $13K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Florida and Michigan. According to available records, Lewis Prize Foundation Inc. has made 354 grants totaling $11.1M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $2M in 2020 to $3.6M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.2M distributed across 162 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 183 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Michigan, Oregon, which account for 29% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 38 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$210K
Based on 58 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 Prize Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 354 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MI, OR.
Lewis Prize Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $11.1M across 354 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K.
Lewis Prize Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lewis Prize Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 38 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel R Lewis | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Fishman Lipsey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Horvitz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
354
Total Giving
$11.1M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
183
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Music InitiativeFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Memphis, TN | $500K | 2023 |
| Mana MaoliFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Honolulu, HI | $500K | 2023 |
| Hip Hop Into LearningFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Louisville, KY | $500K | 2023 |
| We Are Culture CreatorsFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Detroit, MI | $325K | 2023 |
| IntempoFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Stamford, CT | $259K | 2023 |
| Ryse IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Richmond, CA | $257K | 2023 |
| David'S Harp FoundationFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Portland, OR | $198K | 2023 |
| Community MusicworksFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Providence, RI | $181K | 2023 |
| Roadwork Center For Culture In Disputed TerritoriesFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Washington, DC | $163K | 2023 |
| West Point School Of MusicFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| The Bridge Music ProjectFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Olympia, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Heal Center For The ArtsFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | St Louis, MO | $75K | 2023 |
| El Sistema Santa CruzFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Santa Cruz, CA | $65K | 2023 |
| Rock To The FutureFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts CenterFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | San Pablo, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Harmony Project PhoenixFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Jazz House Kids IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Montclair, NJ | $18K | 2023 |
| Spy Hop Productions IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $15K | 2023 |
| Black Arts Mke IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Revival Of Cultural ArtsFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Brownsville, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| The Harmony ProjectFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Music Education & Performing Artists Association (Mepaa)FUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Eugene, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Totem StarFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Fundacion Musica Y Pais IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | San Juan, PR | $15K | 2023 |
| Academy Of Music Production Education And Development (Amped)FUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Louisville, KY | $15K | 2023 |
| The Jessye Norman School Of Arts IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Augusta, GA | $15K | 2023 |
| Renaissance Youth CenterFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Bronx, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Youth RadioFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mosaic Youth Theatre Of DetroitFUDN MUSIC EDUCATION | Detroit, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Beyond The BarsFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Peace Neighborhood CenterFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Ann Arbor, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Hyde Square Task Force IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Jamaica Plain, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Saint Louis Story StitchersFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| MecaFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| My Voice MusicFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Artistas Y Musicos Latino Americanos (Amla)FUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Vanguard Theater CompanyFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Montclair, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts CenterFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Newark, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Miami New DramaFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Miami Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Nu Deco EnsembleFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Miami, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Empire State Youth OrchestraFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Schenectady, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Mind And MelodyFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Miami, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Music Box FoundationFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Miami Lighthouse For The Blind And Visually ImpairedFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Miami, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Midori Foundation IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Music Conservatory Of Sandpoint IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Sandpoint, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| El Ballet Folklorico Estudiantil & MariachiFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Flint, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Musical Empowerment IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Carrboro, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Creator'S VillageFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Newark, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Nesin Cultural Arts IncFUND MUSIC EDUCATION | Monticello, NY | $1K | 2023 |