Lewis Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lewis Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,460 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,760. 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$25,460
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,760
- Assets$491,228
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,980 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,660 | 10 | $330,766 |
| 2024 | $23,980 | 9 | $408,376 |
| 2025 | $25,460 | 12 | $491,228 |
How to apply
Lewis Family Foundation Inc 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 Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 8 | $21,460 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One City Early Learning Center | General operations | $5,760 |
| Goodman Community Center | General operations | $5,100 |
| UW Foundation | General operations | $3,600 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin | General operations | $3,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Wisconsin | General operations | $2,000 |
| Buckets for Hunger | General operations | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $1,000 |
| Waunakee Neighborhood Connection | General operations | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operations | $1,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | General operations | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $500 |
| UNICEF USA | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Lewis Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lewis Family Foundation Inc give?
$25,460 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lewis Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Lewis (President).
What does Lewis Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and international.