Alexander M Lewyt and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyLocust Valley, New York · EIN 47-7038614 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.9M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$108.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIU College of Veterinary Medicine | Brookville, NY | Animal Welfare Education | $3,000,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Animal Welfare | $500,000 |
| North Shore Animal League NY 11050 | Port Washington, NY | Animal Welfare | $500,000 |
| Greater Good Charities | Seattle, WA | Animal Welfare | $500,000 |
| Aspca | New York NY, NY | Animal Welfare | $400,000 |
| New Hampshire Human Society | Laconia, NH | Animal Welfare | $250,000 |
| Providence Animal Shelter | Media, PA | Animal Welfare | $100,000 |
| Pets Lifeline | Sonoma, CA | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Inland Valley Humane Society | Pomona, CA | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Hudson Valley Humane | Pomona, NY | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Pets Alive Inc | Middletown, NY | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Paws Crossed Animal Rescue | S Elmsford, NY | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Little Shelter Animal Rescue | Huntington, NY | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Cove Animal Rescue | Glen Cove, NY | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| The Shelter Connection | Port Washington, NY | Animal Welfare | $40,000 |
| Friends of Verona Animal Shelter | Rochester, NY | Animal Welfare | $35,000 |
| Humane Society of Westchester | New Rochelle, NY | Animal Welfare | $35,000 |
| Nassau County SPCA | W Bethpage, NY | Animal Welfare | $20,000 |
| Suffolk County SPCA | Happauge, NY | Animal Welfare | $20,000 |
| Kent Animal Shelter | Calverton, NY | Animal Welfare | $20,000 |
| Paws of War NY | Nesconset, NY | Animal Welfare | $20,000 |
| Last Hope Animal Rescue | Wantagh, NY | Animal Welfare | $15,000 |
| Bobby and the Strays | Freeport, NY | Animal Welfare | $15,000 |
| Almost Home Animal Rescue Inc | Patchogue, NY | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Ruff House Rescue | West Islip, NY | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| North Fork Animal Welfare League | Peconic, NY | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Volunteers for Wildlife | Locust Valley, NY | Animal Welfare | $5,000 |
| Quogue Wildlife Refuge | Quoge, NY | Animal Welfare | $5,000 |
| Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue | Bridgehampton, NY | Animal Welfare | $5,000 |
| Give a Dog a Dream | Huntington, NY | Animal Welfare | $5,000 |
| Northport Cat Rescue Association | Northport, NY | Animal Welfare | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,873,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $5,605,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503259349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7038614
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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