John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation
John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Lawrence, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $162K.
John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation at a glance
In short: John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation gave $125K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $1,671,325
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs Central Florida ($40K). Together the top 5 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2020) to $139K (2019). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs Central Florida Orlando, FL | Help inspire hope and opportunity in those who need it most: children in our local community | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army Lutz, FL | Support to preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination | $40,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida West Melbourne, FL | Support to create hope and nourish lives through a powerful hunger relief network while multiplying the generosity of a caring community. | $40,000 |
| Central Brevard Humane Society Cocoa, FL | Support to provide an animal welfare shelter and programs that foster a humane ethic towards all animals | $2,500 |
| Florida Wildlife Hospital and Santuary Melbourne, FL | Support to aid sick, injured and orphaned native Florida wildlife and migratory birds, and to return them to the ecosystem. We are committed to keeping wildlife wild by providing quality, compassionate care. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,671,325 | $174,269 | $136,250 | $125,000 | 5 | $129,931 | $161,688 | $113,311 |
| 2024 | $1,633,306 | $130,139 | $129,381 | $121,000 | 5 | $125,826 | $122,083 | $108,475 |
| 2023 | $1,632,548 | $83,385 | $130,754 | $118,000 | 5 | $123,544 | $77,841 | $101,277 |
| 2022 | $1,679,917 | $109,942 | $123,742 | $115,000 | 5 | $118,018 | $106,489 | $104,764 |
| 2021 | $1,693,100 | $170,622 | $115,933 | $105,000 | 5 | $109,555 | $164,571 | $115,482 |
| 2020 | $1,633,894 | $112,347 | $93,948 | $88,000 | 5 | — | $89,397 | $98,451 |
| 2019 | $1,618,988 | $168,230 | $149,035 | $139,000 | 5 | — | $90,350 | $97,848 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ingrid Denny
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Lyle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Higgerson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Mullins
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Harvey
Senior Development Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sharron K. Cosby (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Cain (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sharon K. Crosby (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Valerie Carl (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation
How much does John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation give each year?
John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation gave $125K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $121K across 5 grants.
What is John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation's typical grant size?
John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation give grants?
John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation's largest grantees?
John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs Central Florida ($40,000), Salvation Army ($40,000) and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation?
John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation?
John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Lawrence, KS. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation's EIN?
John T & Betty Ann Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3947576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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