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William R Lewis Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is William R Lewis. It holds total assets of $367K. Annual income is reported at $170K. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and New York. According to available records, William R Lewis Charitable Foundation has made 91 grants totaling $159K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $42K and $73K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $73K distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$13K
Based on 17 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.
William R Lewis Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 91 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, NY, DC.
William R Lewis Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $159K across 91 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K.
William R Lewis Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William R Lewis Charitable Foundation is headquartered in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William R Lewis | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$44K
Total Assets
$256K
Fair Market Value
$10K
Net Worth
$256K
Grants Paid
$42K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$136
Distribution Amount
$14K
Total Grants
91
Total Giving
$159K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| FincaGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Michelle'S RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Guilda' ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Amazon ReliefGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Baxter Community CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Degage MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| WgvuGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Reconcilation Of LifeGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Smile TrainGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Ikus Life Enrichment ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| AcluGENERAL SUPPORT | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Amnesty InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Easter SealsGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsGENERAL SUPPORT | Garden Vally, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Evironmental Defense FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Help Me SeeGENERAL SUPPORT | Jersey City, NJ | $300 | 2023 |
| NowGENERAL SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $200 | 2023 |
| UnhcrGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $125 | 2023 |
| NamiGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $100 | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Charity NavigatorGENERAL SUPPORT | Saddle Brook, NJ | $100 | 2023 |
| National Wildlife FederationGENERAL SUPPORT | Reston, VA | $100 | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of W MiGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $11K | 2022 |
| Gilda'S ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $8K | 2022 |
| Les Cheneaux Culinary SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Hessel, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Equest CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Buchanan, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Life Enrichment ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Reaching Out To YouthGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| SplcGENERAL SUPPORT | Montgomery, AL | $1K | 2022 |
| UnicefGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| YwcaGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Oxfam AmericaGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Reconciliation Of LifeGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| AnswerGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2022 |