Lewis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lewis Foundation is a private foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 7 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 13 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 6 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
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 Lewis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $60,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Search Ministries Inc | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $1.1 million |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Brad Echols Family Foundation | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Elevate Ethiopia Inc | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Rett's Roost | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Aukerman Family Foundation | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Vallett
- Jane E Vallett
- Elizabeth Privett
- Sara J Baumgartner
- Paul T Vallett
- Wade C Privett
- Jeff Baumgartner
Questions people ask
Does Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lewis Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lewis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A Vallett (Trustee), Jane E Vallett (Trust Committee Member), Elizabeth Privett (Trust Committee Member) and Sara J Baumgartner (Trust Committee Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lewis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.