George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Charlotte, NC EIN: 81-4281545
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

George T Lewis Jr 2001 Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The foundation supports charitable causes primarily across the Southeast, with a focus on education, human services, and philanthropic initiatives.

Key facts about George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation

EIN
81-4281545
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,825,000
Grants made (2024)
25
Average grant
$73,000
Median grant
$60,000
New grantees (estimate)
28% first-time grantees (7 of 25, 2024)
Total assets
$29,019,451
Primary geography
North Carolina (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation's 25 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (49%), South Carolina (21%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (10 grants) and Boone, NC (2 grants). None of its 25 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (25 grants).

Is George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation open to new grantees?

28%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 7 of 25 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $81K. How we count

Medians: $40K first-time, $63K repeat.

  • 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
  • In 2024 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 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

$29.0M

-2.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.8M

+1.4% YoY

Grant Count

25

+13.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$73K

-10.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Georgia

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of all 25 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaMassachusettsNorth CarolinaNew YorkSouth CarolinaTennesseeVirginia

Cities

CharlotteGreenvilleBooneBelmontCharlestonMemphisSpringfieldWoodlands HillsAlpharettaNew YorkTampaBeaufortBlufftonCharelstonBanner ElkCarbondaleCaryFort MillTravelers RestAtlanta

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total Assets: $29,019,451
  • Total Annual Giving: $1,825,000

(Financial data based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2024)

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$782K$2M$2M$3M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$29,019,451$29,676,568$30,310,839
Revenue$1,401,641$1,217,285$946,641
Expenses$2,067,312$1,966,213$2,136,724
Qualifying Distributions$1,876,191$1,807,959$1,994,158
Net Investment Income$1,246,616$1,056,807$800,467
Distributable Amount$1,925,034$1,834,100$1,885,833

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$498K$995K$1M$2M27 grants202024 grants202123 grants202222 grants202325 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Shriner's Hospital: $200KShriner's Hospital$200KSt Jude Children's Research Hospit: $200KSt Jude Children's ResearchHospit$200KAlzheimer's Association: $150KAlzheimer's Association$150KLowcounty Food Bank: $105KLowcounty Food Bank$105KHabitat for Humanity: $100KHabitat for Humanity$100KWestern Youth Network: $100KWestern Youth Network$100KBrookstone Schools of Mecklenburg C: $80KBrookstone Schools ofMecklenburg C$80KBreakthrough T1D: $75KBreakthrough T1D$75KGary Sinise Foundation: $75KGary Sinise Foundation$75KHope for the Warriors: $75KHope for the Warriors$75K

Grant Size Distribution

121 grants across all recorded years

39<$50K56$50–100K20$100–250K6$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Shriner's Hospital ($200,000), St Jude Children's Research Hospit ($200,000), Alzheimer's Association ($150,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
SHRINER'S HOSPITAL Greenville, SCDONATION$200,000
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPIT Memphis, TNDONATION$200,000
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION Atlanta, GADONATION$150,000
LOWCOUNTY FOOD BANK Charleston, SCDONATION$105,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Charlotte, NCDONATION$100,000
WESTERN YOUTH NETWORK Boone, NCDONATION$100,000
BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG C Charlotte, NCDONATION$80,000
BREAKTHROUGH T1D Charlotte, NCDONATION$75,000
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION Woodlands Hills, CADONATION$75,000
HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS Springfield, VADONATION$75,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
James E LewisSole Officer——

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $10,000 to $250,000. **Total Annual Giving:** $1,825,000 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing from 2024) **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation awarded a $30,000 grant to Eagle Rock Camp in Conover, North Carolina in 2023, supporting the organization's rehabilitative retreats for military families.

Where does George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia

What size grants does George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation award?

In 2024, George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation's EIN?

George T Lewisjr 2001 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4281545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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