Lawrence Lewis Foundation
Accepts applications
Lawrence Lewis Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $254,368 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $3,164 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$254,368
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$3,164
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $168,650 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $384,337 | 24 | $4.6 million |
| 2022 | $155,400 | 16 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $168,650 | 26 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $254,368 | 30 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Beth Bell 813 Ridge Lake Blvd 230, Memphis, TN 38120 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 300-1609 |
| What to submit | Letter stating request |
What Lawrence Lewis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24 | $206,068 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $35,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $7,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | General Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| Tulane University | General Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South | General Charitable Contribution | $32,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Federation | General Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Plough Towers Fund Inc | General Charitable Contribution | $22,450 |
| Fedex Family House Foundation | General Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Inter-faith Association | General Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | General Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| World Methodist Evangelism Inc | General Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| Germantown Performing Arts Center | General Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Literacy Mid-South | General Charitable Contribution | $5,500 |
| Arts Memphis | General Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc | General Charitable Contribution | $3,328 |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | General Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Unknown Child Foundation | General Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Angel Street Ministries | General Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Dixon Gallery and Gardens | General Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Inc | General Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | General Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Hutchison School | General Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Le Bonheur Club | General Charitable Contribution | $750 |
| Colonial Park United Methodist Church | General Charitable Contribution | $540 |
| ARISE2READ | General Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Carpenter Art Garden | General Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Memphis Family Connection Center | General Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Streets Ministries - Downtown | General Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Southern Smoke Foundation | General Charitable Contribution | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Pendleton Square Trust Company LLC
- Lauren Lewis Rower
- Jeff Rower
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lawrence Lewis Foundation give?
$254,368 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $3,164.
Who runs Lawrence Lewis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pendleton Square Trust Company LLC (Co-Trustee), Lauren Lewis Rower (Co-Trustee) and Jeff Rower (Co-trustee).
What does Lawrence Lewis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.