Bernard Lewis Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLongboat Key, Florida · EIN 95-4824569 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Flo | Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| American Friends Hebrew University | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Center for Science Public Interest | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($4,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $26,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349101425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4824569
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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