Betty Lewis Environmental

Foundation · Grantmaker Appleton, WI EIN: 27-6039148

Betty Lewis Environmental Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Appleton, Wisconsin, established in 2010. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and focuses on environmental quality, protection, and natural resources conservation.

Key facts about Betty Lewis Environmental

EIN: 27-6039148
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $133,169
Grants made (2024): 36
Average grant: $3,699
Median grant: $3,699
New grantees (estimate): 0% first-time grantees (0 of 36, 2024)
Total assets: $2,833,190
Primary geography: New York (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No
How to apply: The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Betty Lewis Environmental funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Betty Lewis Environmental's 36 itemized 2024 grants were New York (32%), 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). 94% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Betty Lewis Environmental open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 0 of 36 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

+0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$133K

-7.7% YoY

Grant Count

-2.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-5.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Betty Lewis Environmental reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2024 — 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 primarily funds environmental and conservation initiatives, with a particular emphasis on:

Natural resources conservation and protection
Wetland preservation and management
Wildlife habitat programs
Ornithology and botanic gardens
Environmental education

Grantmaking

Grant Range

approximately $4,100

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations located in New York, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $42K (32%)

Minnesota $38K (29%)

District of Columbia $19K (14%)

California $10K (7%)

Virginia $7K (6%)

All other $17K (12%)

Share of all 36 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Maryland Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire New York Oregon Utah Virginia West Virginia

Cities

WashingtonIthacaNew YorkSan FranciscoArlingtonFairmontCharlestownChaskaDuluthHarpers FerryLa GrandeLowellMorrisMt MorrisNew FieldRockvilleSalt Lake CitySherburnSt PaulWindom

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2025):

Total assets: $2,836,321
Total revenue: $191,585
Total expenses: $188,454
Net income: $3,131

Revenue Sources (2025):

Dividends: $130,086 (67.9% of total revenue)
Sales of assets: $61,499 (32.1% of total revenue)
Contributions received: $0

Expense Allocation (2025):

Charitable disbursements: $163,091 (86.5% of total expenses)
Compensation of officers: $38,608 (20.5% of total expenses)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,833,190	$2,824,908	$2,857,959
Revenue	$185,931	$152,361	$98,925
Expenses	$177,649	$185,412	$205,819
Qualifying Distributions	$154,101	$164,014	$179,869
Net Investment Income	$164,633	$131,684	$77,281
Distributable Amount	$162,719	$153,374	$164,738

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

181 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Conservation Corps ($5,549), Martin Cty Pheasants Forever ($5,549), Minnesota Master Naturalist End FD ($5,549).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CONSERVATION CORPS St Paul, MN	GENERAL	$5,549
MARTIN CTY PHEASANTS FOREVER Fairmont, MN	GENERAL	$5,549
MINNESOTA MASTER NATURALIST END FD Morris, MN	GENERAL	$5,549
FRIENDS OF WINDOM WETLAND DISTRICT Windom, MN	GENERAL	$5,549
MARTIN CTY CONSERVATION CLUB Fairmont, MN	GENERAL	$5,548
FOX LAKE CONSERVATION LEAGUE INC Sherburn, MN	GENERAL	$5,548
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL ASSOC Lowell, MI	GENERAL	$4,756
CORNELL BOTANIC GARDENS Ithaca, NY	BOTANIC GARDENS	$4,756
CORNELL ORNITHOLOGY LAB Ithaca, NY	ORINTHOLOGY LAB	$4,756
FINGER LAKES LAND TRUST Ithaca, NY	GENERAL	$4,756

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Environment & Animals

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Betty Lewis Environmental fund?

The foundation primarily funds environmental and conservation initiatives, with a particular emphasis on: • Natural resources conservation and protection • Wetland preservation and management • Wildlife habitat programs • Ornithology and botanic gardens • Environmental education

How do I apply for a grant from Betty Lewis Environmental?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Betty Lewis Environmental make grants?

The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations located in New York, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does Betty Lewis Environmental award?

In 2024, Betty Lewis Environmental awarded 36 grants totaling $133K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Betty Lewis Environmental required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Betty Lewis Environmental reported a distributable amount of $163K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.