Jonathan D and Mark C Lewis Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCoconut Grove, Florida · EIN 65-0330579 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$9.3M
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$167.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,321 and $135,000.
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
67% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farms Work Wonders Corporation | Wardensville, WV | Expand opportunities for appalachian youth so they grow to reach their greatest potential | $2,700,000 |
| Hope Community Center Inc | Apopka, FL | General support | $1,200,000 |
| The Social Equity Through Education Alliance Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support | $954,970 |
| Engage Florida Civic Fund Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $500,000 |
| Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center Inc | New York, NY | Youth program general support | $500,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Portland, OR | General operations support for the lewis scholars program to recruit the next generation of young scientist researchers, with a special… | $500,000 |
| Arts for Learning Miami Inc | Miami, FL | General operations support for the lewis arts studio to provide low-income students with high level arts instruction and the opportunity to… | $462,000 |
| Youth Action Fund Inc | Pompano Beach, FL | General support | $300,000 |
| Florida Rising Together Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $250,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Aspen, CO | Hallam lake visitor center and nature preserve | $226,667 |
| Alliance for Youth Organizing | Washington, DC | Engage miami civic foundation | $200,000 |
| The Management Center | Washington, DC | General support | $200,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Basalt, CO | Youth in nature | $174,075 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia Foundation Inc | Charleston, WV | Appalachian queer youth summit | $135,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Basalt, CO | Colorado youth empowerment alliance | $125,261 |
| Tides Center | Los Angeles, CA | Dream defenders education fund | $100,000 |
| Wv Can't Wait Mutual Aid | Charleston, WV | Youth training and accompaniment; folk reporters | $75,000 |
| Prism Fl Inc | Pompano Beach, FL | General support | $65,000 |
| English in Action | Basalt, CO | General support | $50,000 |
| Hope Community Center Inc | Apopka, FL | Moms for hope | $50,000 |
| Lost River Trails Coalition Inc | Mathias, WV | Wvdoh recreational trails project | $50,000 |
| Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association - Rfmba | Aspen, CO | General support | $50,000 |
| Barry University Inc | Miami Shores, FL | Seeds of hope program | $30,000 |
| Cultureseed | White Salmon, WA | Junior guides/outdoor economy strategic program development | $30,000 |
| 5 Point Film Festival | Carbondale, CO | Screening in rifle, middle school education week, and general support | $25,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Children's Golf Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | Documentary exploration awards | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Wyp program | $23,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Sea league program | $23,000 |
| Las Semillas Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | New York, NY | Youth engagement fund | $20,000 |
| Zebra Youth Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Dogs in Crisis Inc | Homestead, FL | Redland dog sanctuary | $19,000 |
| Channel Islands Restoration | Santa Barbara, CA | Restoring habitat on santa cruz island | $15,000 |
| Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest | Portland, OR | General support | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Miami Inc | North Miami, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| Soundcheck Prevention Network | Asheville, NC | General support | $15,000 |
| Wilton Pride Inc | Wilton, CT | General support | $14,000 |
| Jump Generation | Miami, FL | General support | $11,321 |
| Ali Forney Center | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Lost River Trails Coalition Inc | Mathias, WV | Hardy county cryptids general support | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Save the Chimps Inc | Fort Pierce, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | Asheville, NC | Permanent internship program endowment | $10,000 |
| Lamb Center for Arts and Healing | Hopewell, VA | Creative change makers program | $8,400 |
| The First Tee of Cleveland | Newburgh Heights, OH | General support | $8,300 |
| Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | General support | $8,300 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $8,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| Friends of Colorado Avalanche Information Center | Evergreen, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center Inc | New York, NY | Youth program general support | $750,000 |
| Soundcheck Prevention Network | Asheville, NC | General support | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,336,794 | 54 |
| 2023 | $8,238,740 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349102717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0330579
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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