Lewis-sebring Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4120411
Foundation Overview
Based in Evanston, IL, Lewis-sebring Family Foundation has awarded 272 grants totaling $14,231,590 to organizations in Illinois, North Carolina and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $3,050,918, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$14,231,590
Total Assets
$4,794,404
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
100
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%
48 of 100 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
81% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (49%), Evanston (44%), Skokie (2%).
Funding Trajectory
-65%
Declining funding trend with 65% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects
Dual focus on general purposes (79%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lewis-sebring Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Illinois | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Amherst College | $16,500 | Amherst, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Books And Breakfast | $45,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| C&w Foundation | $4,750 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Chalkbeat | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| City Colleges Of Chicago Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Conservatory Of The Arts | $2,500 | Springfield, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Eths Boosters | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Eths Foundation | $130,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | $100 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston History Center | $125 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston Parks Foundation | $250 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston Present And Future | $1,500 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston Public Library | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston City Of | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Facing History And Ourselves | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Family Action Network (Fan) | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Family Focus | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Foundation 65 | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Girls Play Sports | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Grinnell College | $10,000 | Grinnell, IA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Latino Policy Forum | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Lun (Creative Visions) | $10,000 | Nipomo, CA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Mashup Evanston | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Mcgaw Ymca | $100,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Mikva Challenge | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Naacp Of Evanston | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| National Peace Corps Assoc | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Northlight Theater | $100,000 | Skokie, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $200,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Ravinia Women's Board | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Restless Books | $5,000 | Amherst, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| The Auxthe Growing Season | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| The Chessmen Of The North Shore | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Missionin Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Ubuntu Global Connectionsaxium | $25,000 | Concord, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| University Of Maine Foundation | $250 | Orono, ME, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| You | $100,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Advance Illinois | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Amherst College | $16,500 | Amherst, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Books And Breakfast | $45,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| C&w Foundation | $4,750 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Chalkbeat | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| City Colleges Of Chicago Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Conservatory Of The Arts | $2,500 | Springfield, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Eths Boosters | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Eths Foundation | $130,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | $100 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston History Center | $125 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston Parks Foundation | $250 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston Present And Future | $1,500 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston Public Library | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Evanston City Of | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Facing History And Ourselves | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Family Action Network (Fan) | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Family Focus | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Foundation 65 | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Girls Play Sports | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Grinnell College | $10,000 | Grinnell, IA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Latino Policy Forum | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Lun (Creative Visions) | $10,000 | Nipomo, CA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Mashup Evanston | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Mcgaw Ymca | $100,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Mikva Challenge | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Naacp Of Evanston | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| National Peace Corps Assoc | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Northlight Theater | $100,000 | Skokie, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $200,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Ravinia Women's Board | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Restless Books | $5,000 | Amherst, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| The Auxthe Growing Season | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| The Chessmen Of The North Shore | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Missionin Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Ubuntu Global Connectionsaxium | $25,000 | Concord, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| University Of Maine Foundation | $250 | Orono, ME, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| You | $100,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Advance Illinois | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Bright Star Community Outreach | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Director's Circle | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Gala | 2022 |
| Chicago Run | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Children First Fund | $10,600 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Connections For The Homeless | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Ek Powe Pta | $200 | Durham, NC, US | Req. By Lauren Sartain | 2022 |
| Education Trust The | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Eths Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Wild For Eths Event | 2022 |
| Evanston Roundtable | $32,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Pledge Payment | 2022 |
| Evanston Scholars | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Family Focus | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| First Repair | $235,088 | Evanston, IL, US | Recruitment Fees | 2022 |
| International Committee Of The Red Cross | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine/griffin And Cecily | 2022 |
| Jewish Museum Benefit Office The | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Mikva Challenge | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Moran Center James B For Youth Advocacy | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund / Columbian Ball | 2022 |
| New England Public Media | $2,500 | Springfield, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Northlight Theater | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $158,198 | Evanston, IL, US | Create Fellowship Fund | 2022 |
| People's Music School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine / Griffin And Cecily | 2022 |
| Advance Illinois | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Bright Star Community Outreach | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Director's Circle | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Gala | 2022 |
| Chicago Run | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Children First Fund | $10,600 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Connections For The Homeless | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Ek Powe Pta | $200 | Durham, NC, US | Req. By Lauren Sartain | 2022 |
| Education Trust The | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Eths Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Wild For Eths Event | 2022 |
| Evanston Roundtable | $32,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Pledge Payment | 2022 |
| Evanston Scholars | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Family Focus | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| First Repair | $235,088 | Evanston, IL, US | Recruitment Fees | 2022 |
| International Committee Of The Red Cross | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine/griffin And Cecily | 2022 |
| Jewish Museum Benefit Office The | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Mikva Challenge | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Moran Center James B For Youth Advocacy | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund / Columbian Ball | 2022 |
| New England Public Media | $2,500 | Springfield, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Northlight Theater | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $158,198 | Evanston, IL, US | Create Fellowship Fund | 2022 |
| People's Music School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine / Griffin And Cecily | 2022 |
| Advance Illinois | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Bright Star Community Outreach | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Director's Circle | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Gala | 2022 |
| Chicago Run | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Children First Fund | $10,600 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Connections For The Homeless | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Ek Powe Pta | $200 | Durham, NC, US | Req. By Lauren Sartain | 2022 |
| Education Trust The | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Eths Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Wild For Eths Event | 2022 |
| Evanston Roundtable | $32,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Pledge Payment | 2022 |
| Evanston Scholars | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Family Focus | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| First Repair | $235,088 | Evanston, IL, US | Recruitment Fees | 2022 |
| International Committee Of The Red Cross | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine/griffin And Cecily | 2022 |
| Jewish Museum Benefit Office The | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Mikva Challenge | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Moran Center James B For Youth Advocacy | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund / Columbian Ball | 2022 |
| New England Public Media | $2,500 | Springfield, MA, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Northlight Theater | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $158,198 | Evanston, IL, US | Create Fellowship Fund | 2022 |
| People's Music School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Support Of Organization's Mission | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine / Griffin And Cecily | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $200,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Create Fellowship Fund | 2021 |
| Samuel Dewitt Proctor Conference Inc | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Lucy Wyatt Fellowship/rrs | 2021 |
| Nepw New Voices Campaign | $2,500 | Springfield, MA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Amherst College | $50,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| Center For Documentary Studies | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Scene On Radio Podcast Series | 2020 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| Children's Home And Aid | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2020 |
| City Year Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2020 |
| Connections For The Homeless | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2020 |
| Cook County Health Foundation | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2020 |
| Eths Foundation | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Wild For Eths Event | 2020 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | $100,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| Evanston Scholars | $75,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Annual Fund & Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| Foundation 65 | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2020 |
| Mcgaw Ymca | $177,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Case/af Pledge Payment, Block Grant, Camp Echo Pledge, Gala 2020 Donation, And Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Pledge 2018-2020; Virtual Dinner 2020 | 2020 |
| You | $100,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Block Grant | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Amherst College | $1,140,250 | Amherst, MA, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Art Institue Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Books And Breakfast | $30,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Bulletin Of The Automic Scientists | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund | $320,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Education Trust The | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Evanston Case | $250 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Evanston Public Library | $300 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Evanston Scholars | $35,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Evanston Scholars Foundation | $250 | Golf, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Facing History And Ourselves | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Family Action Network (fan) | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Friends Of Evanston Farmers Market | $250 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Robert Crown Center | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | $5,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Grinnell College | $150,000 | Grinnell, IA, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Mcgaw Ymca | $120,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $56,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Northwestern University | $400,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Teach For America | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| The Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $33,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| The Field Museum | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| The Ubique Cabaret Theater | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| University Of Chicago | $1,093,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Wbez 915 Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| You | $100,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Amherst College | $280,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Books And Breakfast | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Bright Star Community Outreach | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Cherry Scholarship Fund | $20,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Cromwell High School Band | $2,700 | Cromwell, CT, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Connections For The Homeless | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Curt's Caf | $250 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Emily Dickinson Museum | $250 | Amherst, MA, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Evanston Fourth Of July Association | $100 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Evanston Parks Foundation | $250 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Evanston Scholars | $35,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Fellowship Of African American Men (faam) | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Family Action Network (fan) | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Family Focus | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Foundation 65 | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Free Spirit Media | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Girls Play Sports | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | $1,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Grinnell College | $175,000 | Grinnell, IA, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| High Jump | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Mcgaw Ymca | $100,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Northwestern University | $426,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Ohgs-puerto Rico | $15,000 | Valley Forge, PA, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Onegoal | $36,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Open Studio Project | $250 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Piccolo Theatre | $200 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Teach For America | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| The Chessmen | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| The Field Museum | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| University Of Hartford | $3,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| University Of Chicago | $821,714 | Chicago, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| You | $100,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Fund/capital | 2017 |
| Various Charities - See Attached | $3,050,918 | Evanston, IL, US | For Operations | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Lewis-sebring Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-4120411 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2735 SHERIDAN RD Evanston, IL 60201-1727 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lewis-sebring Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vice-president | Kathryn Lewis Varela |
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| Secretary | Lisa S Carreras |
| Treasurer & Dir | Peter C Lewis |
| Chairman & Dir | Charles A Lewis |
| President & Dir | Penny Bender Sebring |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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