Estate of Benjamin B Lewis
Invitation OnlyTrumbull, Connecticut · EIN 06-6038309 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$115K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $9,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc Rev Sara Smith Exec Director | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $20,000 |
| YMCA - Camp Hi-Rock Jessica Speer-Holmes Exec Director | Mt Washington, MA | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $12,000 |
| Summerfield United Methodist Church the Rev Herron Keyon Gaston Pastor | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $10,100 |
| Bridgeport Citadel Corp Salvation a Holly Fink Dir of Donor Relations | Hartford, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $10,000 |
| James J Curiale School Brett a Gustafson Principal | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $9,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Susan Chudwick Exec Dir of Development | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $8,000 |
| Bridgeport YMCA Maria Valentin Executive Director | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $6,000 |
| Burroughs Community Center Michael Quan Executive Director | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $6,000 |
| Center for Family Justice Debra Greenwood President/Ceo | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $5,100 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund Faith Villegas Executive Director | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $5,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission David Keith Major Gift Officer | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $5,000 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Societ Sallly Cummings President | Southport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $4,000 |
| Lifebridge Community Services (Fsw Edith Boyle President and CEO | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $4,000 |
| Wakeman Boys & Girls Club Sara Motti Director of Development | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $4,000 |
| Council of Churches of Greater Brid Barbara Burian Treasurer | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $2,000 |
| Hartford Health Care at Home (Vns) Pat Kleinman Finance Manager | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $2,000 |
| Mercy Lerning Center Fiona Wilkes Dir of Development | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $1,700 |
| Shepherds Inc Jane Macdonald Dir of Development | Fairfield, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $1,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Western Ct Patrick Jones Dev & Marketing Manager | Bridgeport, CT | Aid for greater bridgeport charity | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $107,300 | 19 |
| 2023 | $107,300 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642579349100724
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6038309
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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