Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust
BETTY LEWIS ENVIRONMENTAL is a private foundation based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including conservation, wildlife, trails, gardens, and environmental protection.
Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust gave $142K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,787
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,939
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,939
- Total assets
- $2,836,321
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Thrivent Trust Co PO Box 2817, Appleton, WI 54912-2817
Phone: (920) 628-5418
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Martin Cty Conservation Club ($6K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (32%), Minnesota (29%), and the District of Columbia (14%). California received 7% and Virginia 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 36 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2024) to $158K (2022). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Cty Conservation Club Fairmont, MN | General | $5,908 |
| Conservation Corps St. Paul, MN | General | $5,908 |
| Martin Cty Pheasants Forever Fairmont, MN | General | $5,908 |
| Minnesota Master Naturalist End FD Morris, MN | General | $5,908 |
| Friends of Windom Wetland District Windom, MN | General | $5,908 |
| Fox Lake Conservation League Inc Sherburn, MN | General | $5,907 |
| Cornell Botanic Gardens Ithaca, NY | Botanic Gardens | $5,064 |
| Cornell Ornithology Lab Ithaca, NY | Orinthology Lab | $5,064 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust Ithaca, NY | General | $5,064 |
| Common Field Inc New Field, NY | General | $5,064 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,836,321 | $191,585 | $188,454 | $141,787 | 36 | $163,091 | $169,900 | $168,006 |
| 2024 | $2,833,190 | $185,931 | $177,649 | $133,169 | 36 | $154,101 | $164,633 | $162,719 |
| 2023 | $2,824,908 | $152,361 | $185,412 | $144,264 | 37 | $164,014 | $131,684 | $153,374 |
| 2022 | $2,857,959 | $98,925 | $205,819 | $158,485 | 36 | $179,869 | $77,281 | $164,738 |
| 2021 | $2,964,853 | $247,298 | $195,535 | $147,156 | 36 | $169,862 | $221,250 | $182,371 |
| 2020 | $2,913,090 | $177,321 | $196,786 | $146,642 | 36 | — | $152,624 | $167,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations whose work includes natural-resource and wildlife conservation, environmental protection, trails, and connecting people with nature. For example, Conservation Corps describes its mission as engaging young people in service, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. The Finger Lakes Trail Conference says it builds and promotes trails and stewards the outdoor legacy for future generations. The Environmental Defense Fund describes its work as finding practical solutions to environmental problems, while the Trust for Public Land says it creates parks and protects land for people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $141,787. Grants ranged from $2,532 to $5,908, with a median of $3,938. Listed grants included $5,908 each to Conservation Corps and several Minnesota conservation organizations, including Martin County Conservation Club, Martin County Pheasants Forever, Minnesota Master Naturalist Endowment Fund, and Friends of Windom Wetland District. Other examples include $5,064 to Cornell Botanic Gardens and $5,064 to Cornell Ornithology Lab, and $3,939 to the Environmental Defense Fund and African Wildlife Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Thrivent Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thrivent Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $39K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $39K, to Thrivent Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust
How much does Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust give each year?
Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust gave $142K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $133K across 36 grants.
What is Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,939, and its average grant was $3,939, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust give grants?
Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (29%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Ithaca, NY (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Martin Cty Conservation Club ($5,908), Conservation Corps ($5,908) and Martin Cty Pheasants Forever ($5,908), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust?
Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations whose work includes natural-resource and wildlife conservation, environmental protection, trails, and connecting people with nature. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust's EIN?
Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6039148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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