Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £100,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation
The Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation is a London-based grant-making trust established in 1992 by philanthropists Stanley and Zea Lewis. Rooted in the Lewis family's values of Jewish communal responsibility and community cohesion, the foundation advances Jewish heritage, Israel-focused initiatives, Holocaust education, and broader public welfare through strategic charitable giving. It emphasises education, welfare, and security, and prefers long-term partnerships with impact-driven grantees. The foundation is distinctive for its flexible, relationship-based approach, favouring repeat grantees and major institutional investments.
What Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation funds
The foundation prioritises Jewish life and culture, Israel studies, community security, medical and cancer research, general education, and community infrastructure. It supports a wide range of work including projects, core costs, capital, research, and occasional unrestricted support. Grants are made to both large national bodies and smaller charities, with a strong focus on England, Wales, and UK-wide efforts, as well as Israel. Specific themes include Holocaust education, community security initiatives, and medical research into conditions such as cancer.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, academic institutions, and community groups. The foundation benefits children, young people, elderly individuals, vulnerable people, people with disabilities, and voluntary groups, both Jewish and non-sectarian. There are no geographic or income restrictions, though the foundation's grants are concentrated in England, Wales, and Israel. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees identify and select grantees themselves, so organisations are approached rather than applying.
How they like to fund
The foundation prefers long-term partnerships and offers flexible, relationship-based funding. It supports projects, core costs, capital, research, and occasional unrestricted grants. The foundation works by invitation only, with trustees identifying and selecting grantees. It favours repeat grantees and major institutional investments, reflecting a strategic approach to charitable giving.
How much does Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation
Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation provide?
Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £100,000.
Where does Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation fund charities?
Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation?
Stanley and Zea Lewis Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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