Lewis Lyons Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish studies and community service initiatives. It funds organizations that provide emergency medical services, educational programs, and food assistance, reflecting its commitment to enhancing community welfare and cultural education. The foundation primarily serves Jewish communities and organizations, focusing on both local and broader needs. Its funding activities are concentrated in New Jersey, where it is based, but it also supports initiatives in neighboring states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid‑sized local charity—especially a Jewish cultural/educational organization, emergency medical services group, community service or food‑bank—seeking modest grants and having ties to New Jersey or nearby communities.
Good Fit
- • Based in New Jersey or serving the NJ metro area.
- • Programmatic focus on Jewish studies, local community service, EMS, education, or food assistance.
- • Requesting relatively small grants (typical awards are under $10K).
- • Can make a concise, mailable or phone‑based inquiry and demonstrate local ties or referrals.
Geography
Most dollars are concentrated in New Jersey (about 85% of 2024 grant dollars), but recipients in 2024 were located across four states, indicating state‑level rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 17 distinct recipients with a high share of new entrants (12 new in 2024) and a mix of charities across Jewish studies, EMS, food banks and education, indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of portfolio turnover exists (12 new recipients in 2024) and a public application/contact route is documented, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
