The Irving & Roberta Lewis Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBannockburn, Illinois · EIN 36-4157221 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NANCY LEWIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 W SCHILLER 604, CHICAGO IL 60610 |
| Phone | 3127876027 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawfare Project | New York, NY | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Brothers and Sisters of Israel | Wynnewood, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ravinia | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Ethiopian Jews | Boston, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Hatzalah | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Zak'a Search and Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Juf | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Refugee One | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $335,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349101705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4157221
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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