W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati
Preselected recipients only
W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati is a private foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $25,000. 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$56,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$627,502
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $98,500 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 | $135,500 | 14 | $626,900 |
| 2024 | $98,500 | 13 | $617,287 |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 12 | $627,502 |
How to apply
W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati 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 W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Medical Center Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $19,500 |
| Corolla Education Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Duke University Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Harvard Business School Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Community in Crisis | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Harlem Village Academies | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Ninos Con Futuro Fundacion USA | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| LSU Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $500 |
| The Hockaday School Annual Fund | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $500 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- W Buford Lewis
- Linda M Lewis
- Laura K Lewis
- Sarah E Lewis Harthan
Questions people ask
Does W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati?
Its 2025 filing lists W Buford Lewis (Director), Linda M Lewis (Director), Laura K Lewis (Director) and Sarah E Lewis Harthan (Director).
What does W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.