R&j Lewis Comm Betterment Foundation
Preselected recipients only
R&j Lewis Comm Betterment Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,670 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $5,200. 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$45,670
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$5,200
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,900 the year before.
44% 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 | $43,900 | 15 | $923,633 |
| 2024 | $40,900 | 14 | $984,634 |
| 2025 | $45,670 | 16 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
R&j Lewis Comm Betterment 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 R&j Lewis Comm Betterment Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 15 | $44,170 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Missouri Symphony | General use | $5,200 |
| Columbia Police Scholarship Fund | General use | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General use | $4,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General use | $4,000 |
| Assistance League of Mid-Missouri | General use | $4,000 |
| Heart of America Casa | General support | $3,000 |
| Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence | General use | $3,000 |
| Coyote Hill Managed Agency | General use | $3,000 |
| Columbia Crime Stoppers Program Inc | General use | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia | General use | $2,000 |
| Compassus Living Foundation Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Missouri Law School Foundation | General use | $2,000 |
| Mary Lee Johnson Community Learning Center | General support | $1,770 |
| Meals on Wheels of Columbia Inc | General use | $1,700 |
| Presbyterian Childrens Home & Services | General use | $1,500 |
| Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity | General use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Central Trust Bank
- Cynthia Ann Lewis
- Phebe la Mar
- Rebecca Sue Lewis
Questions people ask
Does R&j Lewis Comm Betterment Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does R&j Lewis Comm Betterment Foundation give?
$45,670 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs R&j Lewis Comm Betterment Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists The Central Trust Bank (Administrator), Cynthia Ann Lewis (Director), Phebe la Mar (Director) and Rebecca Sue Lewis (Director).
What does R&j Lewis Comm Betterment Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.