Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working with children and youth, people experiencing poverty, tribal communities, and communities in the Middle East.
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd gave $425K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $425,000
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,806
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,209,352
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tulsa CASA Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Oklahoma organizations received 48% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states and jurisdictions were the District of Columbia (11%), California (11%), Texas (10%), and Georgia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd gives
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1600% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $425K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa CASA Inc Tulsa, OK | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Dallas CASA Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Hope Oklahoma Inc Tulsa, OK | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Oklahoma City, OK | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Harvest House Outreach Inc Tulsa, OK | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Native Alliance Against Violence Inc Norman, OK | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance Berkeley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| National Urban League Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Street School Inc Tulsa, OK | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,209,352 | $1,075,764 | $485,593 | $425,000 | 36 | $456,582 | $1,052,564 | $457,866 |
| 2023 | $8,619,181 | $-275,893 | $527,380 | $420,000 | 38 | $451,322 | $227,520 | $442,914 |
| 2022 | $9,422,454 | $-240,184 | $513,552 | $400,000 | 36 | $425,689 | $149,062 | $450,380 |
| 2021 | $10,176,190 | $10,075,179 | $85,941 | $25,000 | 1 | $33,894 | $123,132 | $476,417 |
| 2020 | $186,953 | $100,421 | $6,062 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — | $588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $458K 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
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Tulsa CASA says it speaks for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court and supports volunteer representation to help children find safe, permanent, nurturing homes. The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy says it works to raise awareness and support policy on behalf of children and youth. New Hope Oklahoma says it provides programs for children who have or have had a parent in prison.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes empowering people in poverty, supporting tribal programs addressing violence, and meeting humanitarian and development needs in the Middle East. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $425,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $30,000 to Tulsa CASA; $20,000 each to Dallas CASA, New Hope Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy; and $15,000 each to American Near East Refugee Aid, Harvest House Outreach, and Native Alliance Against Violence. The listed grants were for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robin Michelle Aguirre as director and secretary; Harry G. Dandelles as director; Stacy Johnson as director and president; Hayden Lewis as director and vice president; and Perry Lewis as director and treasurer.
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd is led by Stacy Johnson, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacy Johnson
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Harry G Dandelles
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayden Lewis
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry Lewis
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Michelle Aguirre
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $500, to stacy johnson (director).
Frequently asked questions about Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd
How much does Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd give each year?
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd gave $425K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $420K across 38 grants.
What is Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,806, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd give grants?
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd's top state is Oklahoma, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (14 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Athens, GA (2 grants).
Does Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd's largest 2024 grantees include Tulsa CASA Inc ($30,000), Dallas CASA ($20,000) and New Hope Oklahoma Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd?
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $457K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $458K (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 Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd?
The foundation 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 Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd's EIN?
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1717005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation Ltd 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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