Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation is a private foundation in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $949,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$949,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $800,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $875,000 | 44 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $800,000 | 37 | $20.1 million |
| 2025 | $949,000 | 41 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
Phoebe R & John D 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 Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 12 | $288,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $241,000 |
| Illinois | 8 | $150,000 |
| California | 2 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $35,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | Annual fund, catalyst fund | $150,000 |
| Madison Community Foundation | Planned parenthood, torchlight fund | $82,000 |
| Middlebury College | Parents' fund | $50,000 |
| Bruce's Legacy | Program support | $50,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Program support | $30,000 |
| Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance | Program support, land acquisition and management | $30,000 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance | Yahara society membership, community meetings, education projects, partnerships or grant funding | $25,000 |
| Individual | Program support | $25,000 |
| Hoover Institute | Program support | $25,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | Program support | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois | Program support | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois | New building fund | $25,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Program support | $25,000 |
| Northeastern University | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Piney Woods School | Annnual fund | $25,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | Trail fund | $25,000 |
| Crossroads | C5 new england leaders | $20,000 |
| Driftless Area Land Conservancy | Driftless trail | $20,000 |
| Moran Center for Youth Advocacy | Program support | $20,000 |
| Nelson Inst for Env Studies | Environmental futures fund | $20,000 |
| One City Early Learning Center | Program support | $20,000 |
| Refugeeone | Program support | $20,000 |
| Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust | Program support | $20,000 |
| Family Promise North Shore | Program support | $15,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Program support | $10,000 |
| Copper Cannon | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | Program support | $10,000 |
| Groundswell Conservancy | Program support | $10,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| U of Chicago-Dept of Radiology | Program support | $10,000 |
| Next Door Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Program support | $10,000 |
| Belmont Day School | Annual fund | $8,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Madison | Black business hub, home ownership education and financial coaching program | $6,000 |
| Arizona Land and Water Trust | Program support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the North Country | Program support | $5,000 |
| Family Support and Resource Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Rockford Family Planning Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lloyd Eagan
- Thekla Metz
- Meredith Degen
- Bradley Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation give?
$949,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lloyd Eagan (President), Thekla Metz (Vice President), Meredith Degen (Secretary) and Bradley Lewis (Treasurer).
What does Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.