Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd
Preselected recipients only
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $425,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$425,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $420,000 the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $420,000 | 38 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $425,000 | 36 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd 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.
What Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 16 | $203,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $47,500 |
| California | 4 | $45,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $42,500 |
| Georgia | 3 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $12,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $8,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Casa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Dallas Casa | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Hope Oklahoma Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Harvest House Outreach Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Native Alliance Against Violence Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| National Urban League Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Street School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| The Rebuilding Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| The Surayya Anne Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Tulsa Girls Art School Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| United Hands Relief Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| United Palestinian Appeal Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Greenwood Rising Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Roots of Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Athens Community Council on Aging Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Athens-Oconee Casa Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Extra Special People Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Iron Gate Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Women for Women International | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrra | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Barthelmes Conservatory Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Greenwood Cultural Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Emergency Infant Services | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Stand 4 Justice Movement | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Life Senior Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Palmer Continuum of Care Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Michelle Aguirre
- Harry G Dandelles
- Stacy Johnson
- Hayden Lewis
- Perry Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd give?
$425,000 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd?
Its 2024 filing lists Robin Michelle Aguirre (Dir, Sec), Harry G Dandelles (Dir), Stacy Johnson (Dir, Pres) and Hayden Lewis (Dir, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and arts and culture.