Lewis House Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lewis House Foundation is a private foundation in Narragansett, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,250 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $2,500. 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$25,250
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$127,632
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,750 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 | $23,150 | 41 | $169,861 |
| 2024 | $24,750 | 40 | $149,595 |
| 2025 | $25,250 | 48 | $127,632 |
How to apply
Lewis House 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 House Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 8 | $9,050 |
| Rhode Island | 19 | $6,700 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $3,450 |
| New York | 2 | $2,750 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,000 |
| California | 3 | $650 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $350 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical care | $2,500 |
| Jonnycake Center | Social services | $2,000 |
| Un High Command for Refugees | Disaster relief | $2,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Disaster relief | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Disaster relief | $2,000 |
| Narrow River Land Trust | Wildlife & habitat preservation | $1,500 |
| Angel Fund | Als research | $1,000 |
| Oxfam America | World betterment | $1,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund | Provides food and safe drinking water and other items to the people of south sudan | $1,000 |
| World Food Programme | Disaster relief | $1,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Public awareness | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief | $500 |
| Care USA | Ending poverty | $500 |
| Martha's Table | Community support | $500 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Assistance for the blind | $500 |
| The Africa Exchange Project | Ending poverty | $500 |
| The Carter Center | World betterment | $500 |
| Save the Children | Ending poverty | $350 |
| Adoption Ri | Family support | $250 |
| Amos House | Homeless assistance | $250 |
| Bike Newport | Community support | $250 |
| Bikes Not Bombs | Uses bikes for social change | $250 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | Provides free healthcare to uninsured | $250 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Homeless assistance | $250 |
| Help of Ojai | Fulfill the basic needs of the vulnerable residents of oaji | $250 |
| Internation Rescue Comimittee | Provides assistance to people in a humanitarian crisis | $250 |
| Los Angelos Fire Department Foundation | Disaster relief | $250 |
| Narrow River Preservation Association | Wildlife & habitat preservation | $250 |
| NC Disaster Relief Fund | Disaster relief | $250 |
| Providence College | Education | $250 |
| St Mary's Health Wagon | Community support | $250 |
| Swim With A Mission | Veteran support | $250 |
| The Publics' Radio | Independent journalism | $200 |
| Brothers of the Christian Schools | Religious order | $150 |
| California Fire Foundation | Disaster relief | $150 |
| Cure Blindness | Research | $150 |
| Greater Good Charities | Animal welfare | $150 |
| Hope Health | Palliative care | $150 |
| Thundermist Health Center | Community health organization | $150 |
| Audobon Society of Ri | Wildlife & habitat preservation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Shults
- Richard Shults
Questions people ask
Does Lewis House Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lewis House Foundation give?
$25,250 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Lewis House Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha Shults (President) and Richard Shults (Secretary).
What does Lewis House Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and health.