LEWIS FOUNDATION

Brentwood, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-6628772
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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Brentwood, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-6628772
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Lewis Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that provides funding primarily in Virginia, Texas, and Tennessee, with a total of $4.1 million in grants paid to 18 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Lewis Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$4.1M

2024
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

13

Median 1st year grant
$22.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
T
Thomas a Vallett
Board Member
T
Tom Vallet
Board Member
W
Wade C Privett
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEWIS FOUNDATION?
No. LEWIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEWIS FOUNDATION give?
LEWIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Texas, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LEWIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEWIS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEWIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LEWIS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $4.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEWIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LEWIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, SEARCH MINISTRIES INC, and DAYSTAR COUNSELING MINISTRIES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEWIS FOUNDATION?
LEWIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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