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Lewis Foundation is a private trust based in BRENTWOOD, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. It holds total assets of $3M. Annual income is reported at $3.9M. Total assets have decreased from $14.1M in 2011 to $6.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. 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 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Tennessee, Alabama, Texas. According to available records, Lewis Foundation has made 37 grants totaling $13.3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $3.4M in 2020 to $2.2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.4M distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $3.1M, with an average award of $359K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Texas, Florida, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$38K
Average Grant
$426K
Largest Grant
$3.1M
Based on 8 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.
Lewis Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 37 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, TX, FL.
Lewis Foundation has distributed a total of $13.3M across 37 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $359K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $3.1M.
Lewis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lewis Foundation is headquartered in BRENTWOOD, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Vallett | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sara J Baumgartner | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul T Vallett | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wade C Privett | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Privett | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff Baumgartner | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane E Vallett | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$6.4M
Fair Market Value
$6.4M
Net Worth
$6.4M
Grants Paid
$2.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$328K
Total: $6.1M
Total Grants
37
Total Giving
$13.3M
Average Grant
$359K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aukerman Family FoundationTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Findlay, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| Search Ministries IncTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Fort Worth, TX | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Brentwood Baptist ChurchTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Brentwood, TN | $1M | 2023 |
| Nashville Rescue MissionTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Nashville, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| Brad Echols Family FoundationTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Trussville, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| Rett'S RoostTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Ogunquit, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Elevate Ethiopia IncTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Hermitage, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Search MinistriesTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Fort Worth, TX | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Elevate Ethopia IncTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Hermitage, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Brad Echols FoundationTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Birmingham, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Rett'S Roost - KindfulTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Operation HomefrontTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Shiloh Ministries IncTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Largo, FL | $50K | 2020 |
| Graceworks MinistriesTO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Franklin, TN | $25K | 2020 |
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