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George T Lewis Jr Foundation is a private corporation based in CHARLOTTE, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Colony Family Offices LLC. It holds total assets of $29M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina. According to available records, George T Lewis Jr Foundation has made 73 grants totaling $5.7M, with a median grant of $65K. Annual giving has grown from $1.7M in 2020 to $4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $250K, with an average award of $78K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$71K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
George T Lewis Jr Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 73 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, SC, TN.
George T Lewis Jr Foundation has distributed a total of $5.7M across 73 grants. The median grant size is $65K, with an average of $78K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $250K.
George T Lewis Jr Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
George T Lewis Jr Foundation is headquartered in CHARLOTTE, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E Lewis | SOLE OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$29M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$29M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
73
Total Giving
$5.7M
Average Grant
$78K
Median Grant
$65K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriner'S HospitalDONATION | Greenville, SC | $250K | 2022 |
| Loaves And FishesDONATION | Charlotte, NC | $75K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitDONATION | Memphis, TN | $250K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationDONATION | Charlotte, NC | $150K | 2022 |
| Harvest Hope Food BankDONATION | Greenville, SC | $100K | 2022 |
| Hire Heroes UsaDONATION | Alpharetta, GA | $100K | 2022 |
| Hope For The WarriorsDONATION | Springfield, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| Lowcounty Food BankDONATION | Charleston, SC | $95K | 2022 |
| Special Operations Warrior FoundatiDONATION | Tampa, FL | $90K | 2022 |
| Children'S Hope AllianceDONATION | Charlotte, NC | $85K | 2022 |
| Brookstone Schools Of Mecklenburg CDONATION | Charlotte, NC | $80K | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationDONATION | Woodlands Hills, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundatiDONATION | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Hopeful HorizonsDONATION | Beaufort, SC | $75K | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food BankDONATION | Charlotte, NC | $65K | 2022 |
| Western Youth NetworkDONATION | Boone, NC | $60K | 2022 |
| Bikers Against Child AbuseDONATION | Bluffton, SC | $50K | 2022 |
| Ymca Central CarolinasDONATION | Charlotte, NC | $50K | 2022 |
| Charlotte Rescue MissionDONATION | Charlotte, NC | $45K | 2022 |
| Holy AngelsDONATION | Belmont, NC | $40K | 2022 |
| Council For Children'S RightsDONATION | Charlotte, NC | $40K | 2022 |
| Eagle Rock CampDONATION | Charlotte, NC | $30K | 2022 |
| Brook'S HavenDONATION | Charelston, SC | $10K | 2022 |