Private foundation · Tucson, AZ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Lewis Hertz Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $6,000
- Typical grant
- $6,000 to $6,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $6,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $27K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27K | $6,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $29K | $6,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $27K | $6,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Sidney l felker · tucson · 5207420440
- What to send
- Short written explanation of project with copy of irs exempt letter attached.
- Deadlines
- September 30 of each year for grants for year ending december 31st.
Next one: Dec 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Primary beneficiaries are two designated public universities. Grants of less than 1,000 are considedered for other exempt charities. Total of all grants typically will not exceed the irs required distribution amount.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Leslie SilbermanPresident
- Shelly SilbermanVice preside
- Sidney Lex FelkerManaging dir
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Charity
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Charity | $6,000 |