TW Lewis Foundation
Accepts applications
TW Lewis Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.7 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
51% of its 2025 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 | $1.9 million | 50 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 56 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 57 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charitable Committee Co TW Lewis Co PO Box 93487, Phoenix, AZ 85070 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 820-0807 |
| What to submit | Application may be submitted in any form. Applications should include information the applicants deem appropriate for such grants, contributions, etc. |
| Restrictions | Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations that provide programs and activities which improve the quality of life for people in need, with a special focus on the needs and educaiton of children. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What TW Lewis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 36 | $2.6 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $485,500 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $281,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $200,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $35,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $13,671 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | General purpose | $600,000 |
| Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | General purpose | $455,310 |
| Liberty University | General purpose | $400,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Heard Museum | General purpose | $110,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | General purpose | $105,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | General purpose | $105,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Asbury University | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Valleywise | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | General purpose | $52,500 |
| Sojourner Center | General purpose | $52,500 |
| American Studio | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Arizona Liberty Network | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor Institute | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Desert Botanical Gardens | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Hope Women's Center | General purpose | $27,500 |
| House of Refuge | General purpose | $27,500 |
| Advancing American Freedom | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Dream City Church | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Fresh Start | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Indigo Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Not My Kid | General purpose | $25,000 |
| State Policy Network | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Young Life Arizona | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Phoenix Seminary | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Phoenix Theatre Company | General purpose | $15,000 |
| American Philanthropic | General purpose | $13,671 |
| Accuracy in Media | General purpose | $10,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Common Sense Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Communio | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Harvest Compassion Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Lewis Sr
- Janet Lewis
- John Jackson
- Nicole Hoplin
- Jeremy Beer
- Dana Fingleton
- Steve Smith
Questions people ask
Does TW Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does TW Lewis Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs TW Lewis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Lewis Sr (Chairman), Janet Lewis (Vice President), John Jackson (Treasurer) and Nicole Hoplin (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does TW Lewis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.