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Lewis And Butler Foundation is a private corporation based in RICHMOND, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have decreased from $4.3M in 2010 to $1.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation makes grants to public charities and does not carry on any direct charitable acts itself. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and District of Columbia. According to available records, Lewis And Butler Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $355K and $390K annually from 2022 to 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $115K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Lewis And Butler Foundation reported 84 individual grants totaling $1.1 million between 2022 and 2024 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $7,500. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $10,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $115,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $410,195 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in VA, which received 62 of the 84 grants on record (74 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 39 distinct grantees, 67 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts ($230,000), Jewish Community Federation Of Richmond ($198,000) and Virignia Museum Of Fine Arts ($105,000).
Computed from 84 individual grant records (2022–2024) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$115K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The foundation makes grants to public charities and does not carry on any direct charitable acts itself.
The foundation makes grants to public charities and does not carry on any direct charitable acts itself. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, DC, NY.
Lewis And Butler Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 84 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $115K.
Lewis And Butler Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lewis And Butler Foundation is headquartered in RICHMOND, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances A Lewis | PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan L Butler | VP / DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew M Lewis | SECRETARY / DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick'S Catholic ChurchOPERATING SUPPORT | Miarmi Beach, FL | $17K | 2024 |
| Virignia Museum Of Fine ArtsOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $105K | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of RichmondOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $69K | 2024 |
| Weinstein Jewish Community CenterOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $20K | 2024 |
| Youth Learning As Citizens Environmental ScientistOPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2024 |
| Virginia Repertory TheatreOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $12K | 2024 |
| The Studio TheatreOPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2024 |
| Israel Emergency FundOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2024 |
| Visual Arts Of RichmondOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2024 |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre CompanyOPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2024 |
| Congregation Beth AhabahOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2024 |
| Sucess In Learning Math CenterOPERATING SUPPORT | Crofton, MD | $10K | 2024 |
| United Nations Children'S FundOPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Greater RichmondOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2024 |
| Branch HouseOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $8K | 2024 |
| Feed The ChildrenOPERATING SUPPORT | Oklahoma City, OK | $8K | 2024 |
| Richmond SpcaOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $8K | 2024 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Annapolis, MD | $5K | 2024 |
| Daily Planet Health ServicesOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| Cindy Neuschwander Scholarship FundOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| Firehouse ThatreOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| K DanceOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| The Richmond BalletOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| Chrysler Museum Of ArtOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Norfolk, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| Richmond Food BankOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| Washington And Lee UniversityOPERATING SUPPORT | Lexington, VA | $3K | 2024 |
| Project InnocenceOPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Harry Young Chair At Vcu School Of MedicineOPERATING SUPPORT | Rcihmodn, VA | $2K | 2024 |
| Vcu School Of Arts Pollack SocietyOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2024 |
| Community Idea StationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtOPERATIONG SUPPORT | New York, NY | $600 | 2024 |
| Friends Association For ChildrenOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $500 | 2024 |
| Virginia Museum Of Fine ArtsOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $115K | 2023 |
| Branch Museum Of Architecture & DesignOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Firehouse TheatreOPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |