Lewis Street Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lewis Street Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newark, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,800 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$82,800
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$327,643
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $92,850 the year before.
50% 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 | $85,115 | 8 | $194,326 |
| 2024 | $92,850 | 11 | $290,191 |
| 2025 | $82,800 | 8 | $327,643 |
How to apply
Lewis Street Family 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.
What Lewis Street Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $80,300 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Assistance to indigent families | $30,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Inc | Assistance for the hungry | $20,000 |
| Shalimar United Methodist Church DBA the Church at Shalimar | Assistance to the church & those less fortunate | $15,600 |
| Opportunity Place | Assistance to indigent women & families | $10,500 |
| Blue Lake Camp | Assistance to summer church camps & retreats | $2,500 |
| Cornerstone Church-Gmc Inc | Assistance to the church & mission work | $2,200 |
| Globe International | Assistance to mission work | $1,000 |
| The Pearl Project | Assistance to children impacted by trauma & their caregivers | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Campbell
- Jim Busby Jr
- Deborah Busby
Questions people ask
Does Lewis Street Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lewis Street Family Foundation give?
$82,800 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Lewis Street Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Campbell (President), Jim Busby Jr (Vp/Treasurer) and Deborah Busby (Secretary).
What does Lewis Street Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and youth programs.