Lewis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lewis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$45,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$67,972
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $72,100 the year before.
17% 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 | $72,100 | 23 | $112,874 |
| 2024 | $45,500 | 12 | $67,972 |
How to apply
Lewis 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 Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $31,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | To prevent and alleviate human suffering. | $5,000 |
| Care and Share Food Bank | Hunger relief support | $5,000 |
| Casa of the Pikes Peak Region | To train and supervise volunteers to represent the best interests of victims of child abuse, neglect, and severe domestic conflict. | $5,000 |
| Mercy Center Society of Missionaries of Mercy | To discover personal growth and healing through the mutual reverence of our body, mind and spirit. | $5,000 |
| Riley I Whitelaw Memorial Fund | To provide scholarships and grants to assist young adults with their post high school goals and dreams. | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To honor and empower wounded warriors who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound, co-incident to your military service on or after september 11, 2001. | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | To help provide life-changing experiences to young children that will allow them to grow into leaders of character within our communities. | $3,000 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center | To provide transition and employment assistance, behavioral health and wellness programs, supportive services, connection to community resources, and a safe event space for service members, veterans, and their familites. | $3,000 |
| Tessa | Support survivors of domestic abuse | $3,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | To facilitate the rescue of draft and draft cross horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect | $3,000 |
| Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region | To help provide a safety net for families and children that have to appear before court. Helping relive the emotional impacts through the process. | $2,500 |
| The Skatepark Project | To support communities across the country in creating safe, inclusive public skateparks and empowering young people through skateboarding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven J Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Lewis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lewis Family Foundation give?
$45,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Lewis Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven J Lewis (Co-Trustee).
What does Lewis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and health.