The Long Lewis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Long Lewis Foundation is a private foundation in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $844,737 in 318 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $62,450. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$844,737
- Number of grants318
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$62,450
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $563,492 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $563,492 | 225 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $844,737 | 318 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
The Long Lewis Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Long Lewis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 284 | $695,937 |
| Missouri | 2 | $56,700 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $18,015 |
| Texas | 5 | $10,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $8,050 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,278 |
| California | 2 | $5,500 |
| Georgia | 4 | $3,850 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Tree | Operational support | $62,450 |
| Fca | Operational support | $31,700 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Operational support | $25,000 |
| The Childrens Foundation | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Highland Park Baptist Church | Operational support | $17,250 |
| Trinity Memorial Funeral Home | Operational support | $13,560 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Shoals | Operational support | $12,500 |
| The Rescue Me Project | Operational support | $12,400 |
| Lifesource | Operational support | $12,076 |
| Tri-State Inspirational Broadcasting | Operational support | $11,200 |
| Real Life Church | Operational support | $10,500 |
| Russellville First Methodist Church | Operational support | $10,306 |
| Arc of the Shoals Special Olympics | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Common Ground Shoals | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Florence Allstars | Opperational support | $10,000 |
| Global Missions of Mercy | Operational support | $8,100 |
| Kingdom Connections International | Operational support | $8,100 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Operational support | $7,929 |
| Hills Recovery Center | Operational support | $7,600 |
| Life on Wheels | Operational support | $7,500 |
| Sheffield Utilities | Opperational support | $6,749 |
| The Miracle House | Operational support | $6,600 |
| Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc | Operational support | $6,500 |
| March of Dimes | Operational support | $6,500 |
| The Lotus Recovery House | Operational support | $6,400 |
| Salvation Army | Operational support | $6,278 |
| Crossroads Community Outreach | Operational support | $6,200 |
| Breaking Barriers Automotive | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Shoals Christian School | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Foodland Plus | Opperational support | $5,978 |
| Willams Funeral Home | Operational support | $5,944 |
| Lee Heights Baptist Church | Operational support | $5,500 |
| Magic Moments | Operational support | $5,500 |
| Church of Highlands | Operational support | $5,400 |
| FBC Rogersville | Operational support | $5,200 |
| TLC Recovery | Operational support | $5,200 |
| Florence Utilities | Operational suppoer | $5,110 |
| Lifeway Christian Stores | Operational support | $5,036 |
| Building Believers in Christ | Operational support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd Ouellette
- Leslie Ouelette
- Pat Hardin
Questions people ask
Does The Long Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Long Lewis Foundation give?
$844,737 in tax year 2024, across 318 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Long Lewis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd Ouellette (President), Leslie Ouelette (Vice President/Secretary) and Pat Hardin (Treasurer).
What does The Long Lewis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and environment and conservation.