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THE REGINALD F LEWIS FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133429965 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$2.1M
expenses
$485K
net assets
$24.9M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Reginald F Lewis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support educational, cultural, and community development programs. It funds initiatives focused on youth, underserved populations, and civic engagement, primarily through contributions to nonprofit organizations across the United States. The foundation does not appear to conduct direct services but instead supports the work of other institutions.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Action
Grants to organizations addressing poverty and community development, such as the National Urban League and Innovation Works in Baltimore
Cultural Enrichment
Supports arts and cultural programs for youth, including dance and music education through organizations like Dance Theatre of Harlem and OrchKids
Education Access
Funds scholarships and educational programs for low-income children, including support for schools and student programs in Baltimore
Youth and Citizen Engagement
Supports programs that promote youth leadership and civic participation through grants to organizations like The Barack Obama Foundation
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 3 activities
    • Funding community action initiatives
      Funds the National Urban League to support community action initiatives.
    • Funding transformative solutions to address persistent poverty
      Funds Innovation Works to support initiatives addressing persistent poverty and community transformation in Baltimore.
    • Funding youth and citizen engagement programs
      Funds The Barack Obama Foundation's initiatives focused on youth and citizen engagement.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 2 activities
    • Funding children's arts and dance education programs
      Funds Dance Theatre of Harlem's children's programs to provide access to dance education.
    • Funding youth dance education and camp programs
      Funds Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to support the Ailey Dance Camp for students.
  • Private K–12 School Support 2 activities
    • Funding education for children from low-income families
      Funds The Loyola School to provide education to children from low-income families in Baltimore City.
    • Funding scholarship programs for students
      Funds St Ignatius Loyola Academy's scholarship program to support student access to education.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Funding educator training and placement programs
      Funds Teach For America to support its educator program, which trains and places teachers in underserved schools.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding maternal health programs
      Funds Mercy Health Foundation to support the Mead Maternal Health Program, which advances maternal health outcomes.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding museum programs focused on African American history and culture
      Funds the Maryland African American Museum Corporation to support its museum programs.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Funding music education for public school students
      Funds OrchKids to provide music education and mentorship to public school students.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding student support programs at the University of Baltimore
      Funds the University of Baltimore to support students through educational and related programs.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.14M
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$428K20%
Other revenue$1.71M
expenses
Total expenses$485K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$175K
Grants paid out$895K
balance sheet
Total assets$24.90M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$24.90M
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BEVERLY A COOPER VP & SECRETARY 38 $175K
board members · 3
  • ANTHONY S FUGETT — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINA LEWIS HALPERN — VICE CHAIR & TREASURER
  • LOIDA N LEWIS — CHAIR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Partner — Funded to support Ailey Dance Camp for students
  • Dance Theatre of Harlem Partner — Funded for children's programs
  • Innovation Works Partner — Funded to address persistent poverty and support transformative solutions in Baltimore
  • Maryland African American Museum Corporation Partner — Funded for museum programs
  • Mercy Health Foundation Partner — Funded to support the Mead Maternal Health Program
  • National Urban League Partner — Funded for community action initiatives
  • OrchKids Partner — Funded for music education for public school students
  • St Ignatius Loyola Academy Partner — Funded for scholarship program
  • Teach For America Partner — Funded to support educator program
  • The Barack Obama Foundation Partner — Funded for youth and citizen engagement programs
  • The Loyola School Partner — Funded to educate low-income children in Baltimore City
  • University of Baltimore Partner — Funded to support students