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The Meryl And Christopher Lewis Foundation is a private trust based in HASTINGS HDSN, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $437K. Annual income is reported at $27K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, The Meryl And Christopher Lewis Foundation has made 123 grants totaling $102K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $25K in 2021 to $18K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $38K distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $4K, with an average award of $826.423. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Tennessee, Illinois, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$802
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 25 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.
The Meryl And Christopher Lewis Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 123 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, TN, IL.
The Meryl And Christopher Lewis Foundation has distributed a total of $102K across 123 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $826.423. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $4K.
The application deadline is CALL FOR INFO. Women's health and education, children's health and education, animal welfare, religion, environment.
The Meryl And Christopher Lewis Foundation is headquartered in HASTINGS HDSN, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meryl Lewis | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meredith Lewis | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$20K
Total Assets
$437K
Fair Market Value
$460K
Net Worth
$437K
Grants Paid
$18K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$27K
Distribution Amount
$22K
Total: $414K
Total Grants
123
Total Giving
$102K
Average Grant
$826.423
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation LeagueTO STOP THE DEFAMATION OF THE JEWISHPEOPLE & TO SECURE JUSTICE &FAIR TREATMENT TO ALL | New York, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| St Judes Childrens HospitalCHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2024 |
| Uja Neediest CasesIDENTIFY AND MEET THE NEEDS OF NEW YORKERS | New York, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| Compassion & ChoicesTO IMPROVE CARE, EXPAND OPTIONS& EMPOWER EVERYONE TO CHARTTHEIR END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY | Carol Stream, IL | $1K | 2024 |
| American Jewish World ServiceWORKS TO REALIZE HUMAN RIGHTSAND END POVERTY IN THEDEVELOPING WORLD | New York, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Gilda'S ClubTO SUPPORT, EDUCATE ANDEMPOWER CANCER PATIENTSAND THEIR FAMILIES | White Plains, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Michael J Fox FoundationTO FIND A CURE & DEVELOPIMPROVED THERAPIES FOR PARKINSONS DISEASE. | New York, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Mpn Research FoundationRESEARCH FUNDING IN PURSUIT OF NEW TREATMENTS- AND EVENTUALLY A CURE- FOR BLOOD CANCERS | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2024 |
| Magen David AdomTO SAVE LIVESIN ISRAEL | New York, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Woodlands TempleREFORM JEWISHCONGREGATION | White Plains, NY | $700 | 2024 |
| Animal Education & RescueTO BRING PEOPLE & PETSTOGETHER THROUGH EDUCATION, THERAPY AND RESCUE. | Libertyville, IL | $500 | 2024 |
| DorotALLEVIATE SOCIAL ISOLATION AMONG THEELDERLY & PROVIDE SERVICES TOHELP THEM LIVE INDEPENDENTLY | New York, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Spca Westchester IncSAVE HOMELESS, ABUSED, ANDABANDONED ANIMALS. | Briarcliff Manor, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Blue Path Service DogsPROVIDES AUTISM SERVICE DOGS, OFFERINGSAFETY, COMPANIONSHIP & OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDEPENDENCE. | Hopewell Junction, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Sandy Hook Promise FoundationPREVENT GUN RELATED DEATHSDUE TO CRIME, SUICIDEAND ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE | Newtown, CT | $500 | 2024 |
| Ocd FoundationTO HELP THOSE AFFECTEDBY OCD TO LIVE FULL& PRODUCTIVE LIVES | Boston, MA | $500 | 2024 |
| Paws Crossed Animal RescueTO RESCUE ANIMALS ONE BY ONE | Elmsford, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Hastings On Hudson Fire DepartmentTO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON WITH FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY. | Hastingsonhudson, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Animal KindEND THE PLIGHT OF STRAYCATS AND KITTENSIN HUDSON | Hudson, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Greenburgh Nature CenterTO INSPIRE PASSION, CURIOSITY, RESPECT & ACTION FOR OURNATURE WORLD | Scarsdale, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Yonkers Animal ShelterTO ENHANCE THE LIVES &IMPROVE ADOPT-ABILITY OFANIMALS IN YONERS, NY | Yonkers, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| The Jonah Maccabee FoundationPROVIDE FINANCIAL GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONSTHAT SUPPORT JEWISH LIVING &PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS | Ardsley, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Hastings Youth CouncilSUPPORT AND RESOURCESTO THE YOUTH OF OURCOMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES | Hastingsonhudson, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Doctors Without BordersTO PROVIDE LIFESAVING MEDICAL CARE TOTHOSE MOST IN NEED | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| PetaESTABLISHING ANDPROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF ALL ANIMALS | Norfolk, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| IrcPROVIDE CLEAN WATER, SHELTER, HEALTH CARE,EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT TOREFUGEES AND DISPLACED PEOPLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Feeding WestchesterTO END HUNGERIN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY. | Elmsford, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Partners In HealthPROVIDE A PREFERENTIALOPTION FOR THE POOR IN HEALTH CARE | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Weinberg Nature CenterTO PROMOTE & ENCOURAGE THE PRACTICE OFCONSERVATION AND OF THE NATURAL SCIENCES | Scarsdale, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Kids Kicking CancerHELPING CHILDREN OVERCOMETHE PAIN OF ANYILLNESS | Southfield, MI | $500 | 2023 |