Frank J Lewis Foundation Inc
Tequesta, FL · EIN 65-0652107. Reported 247 grants totalling $3,040,650 to 116 recipients across tax years 2020-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Frank J Lewis Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $5,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,500 and $10,000; the smallest was $500 and the largest $500,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman High School | West Palm Beach, FL | $1,029,500 | 10 | 5 | 2024 |
| Catholic Extension Society | Chicago, IL | $210,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Catholic Church Extension Society | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $65,000 | 7 | 5 | 2024 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | $62,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $61,000 | 4 | 3 | 2022 |
| The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County | West Palm Bch, FL | $56,000 | 8 | 4 | 2023 |
| Technoserve Inc | Arlington, VA | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Fadica | Washington, DC | $50,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | $42,500 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Grandma's Place | Royal Palm Beach, FL | $40,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center | North Palm Beach, FL | $39,500 | 7 | 5 | 2024 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | West Palm Beach, FL | $37,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Deporres Place Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | $35,000 | 8 | 5 | 2024 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pine Ridge, SD | $34,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| 211 Palm Beachtreasure Coast | Lantana, FL | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet | Crest Hill, IL | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach Lumen Christi | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies | West Palm Beach, FL | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Regina Health Center | Richfield, OH | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Rosarian Academy | West Palm Bch, FL | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| St Juliana Catholic Church | West Palm Beach, FL | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lourdesnoreen Mckeen Residence | West Palm Beach, FL | $25,000 | 4 | 3 | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Habilitation Center | Riviera Beach, FL | $25,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Quantum House | West Palm Bch, FL | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Saint Mary Catholic Church | Box Elder, MT | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| St Richard Catholic Church | Jackson, MS | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Carp Inc | West Palm Bch, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Christ the King Monastery of St Clare | Delray Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| St Vincent De Paul Center | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| St Vincent Ferrer School | Delray Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Mercy Life | Mobile, AL | $17,500 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Archdiocese for the Military Services USA | Washington, DC | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $15,000 | 3 | 2 | 2021 |
| Guest House | Lake Orion, MI | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Healthy Mothershealthy Babies | Greenacres, FL | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Joseph's Home | Cleveland, OH | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches | West Palm Beach, FL | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Vista Maria | Dearborn Heights, MI | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Guadalupe Regional Middle School | Brownsville, TX | $12,250 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Lord's Place | West Palm Beach, FL | $11,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Basilica of St Mary Star of the Sea | Key West, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Camillus House | Miami, FL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Catholic Church Extension Societ | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Catholic Diocese of Lexington the Catholic Center | Lexington, KY | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Dominican Sisters of Amityville | Amityville, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Holy Child Catholic School | Tijeras, NM | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Interfaith Health and Wellness Association | Riviera Beach, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Palatine, IL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Pope Francis Center | Detroit, MS | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pope Francis Center | Detroit, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pregnancy Care Center | Fort Pierce, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Saint Louis University | St Louis, MO | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul | Everett, WA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul | St Louis, IL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Belleville Diocesean Council | East St Louis, IL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Dist of Palm Beach | Greenacres, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Cnt at Purdue | West Lafayette, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society | Ocean Springs, MS | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Basilica School of St Mary Star of the Sea | Key West, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| University of St Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary | Mundelein, IL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vita Nova Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Illinois Club for Catholic Women | Chicago, IL | $9,500 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| The Washington School for Girls | Washington, DC | $9,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Christophers | New York, NY | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Glenmary Home Missioners | Cincinnati, OH | $6,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph's Home | Totowa, NJ | $5,600 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School | Orland Hills, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Arch of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities of South Mississippi | Gulfport, MS | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Catholic Diocese of Lexington | Lexington, KY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Catholic Tv Network | Watertown, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Hadley Inst for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Winnetka, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Winnetka, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hadley School for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Winnetka, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Harry Tompson Center | New Orleans, LA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Harry Tompson Center Immaculate Conception Church | New Orleans, LA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| JR Achievement of the Palm Beaches | West Palm Beach, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Bronx, NY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Totowa, NJ | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Most Blessed Trinity Parish | Waukegan, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Catholic Partnership on Disability | Washington, DC | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Center on Sexual Exploitation | Washington, DC | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Office of the Deafarchdicese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Opportunity Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Soar Support Our Aging Religious | Washington, DC | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul North Sound District Council | Everett, WA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul St Therese De Liseux Conf | Wellington, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Edward Church | Palm Beach, FL | $5,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| St Joan Antida High School | Milwaukee, WI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Home for the Elderly Little Sisters of the Poor | Totowa, NJ | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Pahokee, FL | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| The Cathedral Basillca of St Augustine | St Augustine, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Calvert House | Chicago, IL | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Old St Patrick's Church | Chicago, IL | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Church | Chicago, IL | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| St Augustine Indian Mission | Winnebago, NE | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| St Coletta's of Illinois | Tinley Park, IL | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| St James Church | Chicago, IL | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| St Peter's Church | Chicago, IL | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Our Lady's Inn | St Louis, MO | $2,800 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Diocese of Savannah Office of Stewdev | Savannah, GA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph's Home for the Elderly | Palatine, IL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| St Juliana Catholic School | West Palm Beach, FL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Pahokee, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Piarist Fathers | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| St Philip Neri Church | Chicago, IL | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Homeless Coalition of Pb County | West Palm Bch, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Ambrose Church | Chicago, IL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| South Florida Soup Kitchen and Assistance Foundation Inc | N Palm Beach, FL | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
55 of 116 (47%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 53%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 74 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 70 | $560,600 | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 67 | $1,316,000 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 57 | $606,750 | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | $367,000 | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 30 | $190,300 | $5,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
58% of its giving went to organizations in Florida. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $5,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Florida.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Frank J Lewis Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2020-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: Post Office Box 4410, Tequesta, FL, 33469. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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