Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017
Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Columbus, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $239K. Net investment income was $37K.
Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 at a glance
In short: Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 gave $239K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $119K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $238,553
- +1227.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $119,277
- +1227.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $119,277
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was First Church of Christ Scientist ($141K). Together the top 2 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 gives
- Giving grew 1723% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $239K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Church of Christ Scientist Tallahassee, FL | Religious Enhancements | $141,306 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Educational Scholarships | $97,247 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $40,960 | $247,451 | $238,553 | 2 | $239,146 | $36,680 | $10,399 |
| 2022 | $206,120 | $14,473 | $24,240 | $17,977 | 2 | $18,934 | $10,503 | $12,139 |
| 2021 | $215,802 | $12,998 | $18,930 | $13,611 | 2 | $14,686 | $9,070 | $14,060 |
| 2020 | $221,383 | $18,957 | $17,540 | $13,084 | 2 | — | $15,245 | $12,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017's only listed officer is Synovus Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Synovus Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $2K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to Synovus Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017
How much does Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 give each year?
Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 gave $239K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $18K across 2 grants.
What is Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017?
Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Columbus, GA.
Where does Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 operate?
Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 has awarded grants in Florida.
How much is Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017 reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017's EIN?
Clara Lewisfirst Church of Christ 31Q037017's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6554188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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