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The Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting select nonprofits through an invitation-only engagement model. With total grants paid amounting to $166.3K in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Asante Africa Foundation Inc
Livermore, CA
$56.2K
13%

ONE LOVE MOVEMENT
San Diego, CA
$56K
13%

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO, CA
$36K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$5.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION?
No. MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION give?
MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Tennessee, and West Virginia. 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 MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $166 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include Asante Africa Foundation Inc, ONE LOVE MOVEMENT, and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION?
MICHAEL AND CATHERINE LEWIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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