Pam Lewis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pam Lewis Foundation is a private foundation in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $215,400 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $149,500. 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$215,400
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$149,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,950 the year before.
71% 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 | $101,700 | 35 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $104,950 | 34 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $215,400 | 24 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Pam 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.
What Pam Lewis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $150,500 |
| Tennessee | 20 | $56,400 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Land Trust for Tennessee | General Purpose | $149,500 |
| The Battle of Franklin Trust | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Charity Water | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Williamson County African American Veterans Foundation | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Franklin Charge | General Purpose | $4,500 |
| Friends of Franklin Parks | General Purpose | $3,400 |
| African American Heritage Society | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Tennessee State Museum | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| African American Heritage Association | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Belmont Mansion Association - Spring Event 2025 | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Lundeen Sculptures Ltd - Ben Franklin Sculpture | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Nashville PBS | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Studio Tenn | General Purpose | $1,250 |
| AgeWell Middle Tennessee | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| The American Battlefield Trust | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Belmont Mansion Association | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Brightstone | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Harpeth Conservancy | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Peaceful Valley | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Voices for Victims (Mary Martin Film Project) | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Williamson County Historic Society | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Door Step Project | General Purpose | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela L Lewis
- S Gary Spicer Sr
- Shawn R Aldredge
Questions people ask
Does Pam Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pam Lewis Foundation give?
$215,400 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Pam Lewis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela L Lewis (President/Trustee), S Gary Spicer Sr (Secretary) and Shawn R Aldredge (Treasurer).
What does Pam Lewis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and international.