Lewan Family Foundation
The Lewan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2023 grants supported charitable organizations including Christian ministries, youth organizations, and groups providing housing and other community services.
Lewan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lewan Family Foundation gave $434K across 41 grants in 2023 (avg $11K), mostly in Colorado. 5% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $433,800
- +33.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 41
- +7.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $10,580
- +24.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $720,227
- +90.8% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 41, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (73% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lewan Family Foundation
- 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: 1400 South Colorado Blvd 400, Denver, CO 80222
Phone: (303) 968-2241
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lewan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Denver Seminary ($105K). Together the top 10 received $369K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 180 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 23% to recipients in Florida. Michigan and Wisconsin each received 1%; Texas received 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lewan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 41 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $237K (2021) to $643K (2020). In 2023 it made 41 grants totaling $434K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Seminary Littleton, CO | General Use | $105,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Use | $98,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Atheletes Denver, CO | General Use | $40,050 |
| Mops International Denver, CO | General Use | $25,000 |
| Providence Network Denver, CO | General Use | $25,000 |
| Youth for Christ - Denver Denver, CO | General Use | $25,000 |
| DARE2SHARE Arvada, CO | General Use | $20,000 |
| Id Ra Ha Je Bailey, CO | General Use | $10,000 |
| Manna Resource Center Highlands Ranch, CO | General Use | $10,000 |
| Project Cure Centennial, CO | General Use | $10,000 |
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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 | $720,227 | $792,430 | $455,052 | $433,800 | 41 | $433,800 | $292,430 | $17,561 |
| 2022 | $377,409 | $286,298 | $334,020 | $323,975 | 38 | $323,975 | $26,298 | $19,176 |
| 2021 | $490,750 | $35,762 | $244,003 | $236,950 | 49 | $236,950 | $34,836 | $38,419 |
| 2020 | $628,153 | $443,445 | $646,107 | $642,922 | 52 | — | $217,276 | $30,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in religious ministry, youth programs, and human services. For example, Providence Network describes its work as helping people facing addiction, abuse, and homelessness through a transitional housing program. Manna Resource Center says it works alongside neighbors through holistic programs and partnerships. Young Life describes its work as helping adolescents encounter the person of Jesus Christ through activities including weekly meetings, Bible studies, and camps.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $433,800. Grants ranged from $250 to $105,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $105,000 to Denver Seminary, $98,500 to Cru, $40,050 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and $25,000 each to MOPS International, Providence Network, and Youth for Christ - Denver. Other notable awards were $20,000 to Dare2Share and $10,000 each to ID RA HA JE, Manna Resource Center, and Project Cure.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Marjorie A Lewan as president, Lloyd S Lewan as vice president, Kimberly Lewan Laydon as treasurer, and Matthew R Lewan and Jennifer E Lewan as directors.
Lewan Family Foundation is led by Marjorie A. Lewan, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Marjorie A. Lewan
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer E. Lewan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew R. Lewan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Lewan Laydon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $8K (2023)
Lloyd S. Lewan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul R. Lewan (2020–2022) — President
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 $8K, to Kimberly Lewan Laydon (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Lewan Family Foundation
How much does Lewan Family Foundation give each year?
Lewan Family Foundation gave $434K across 41 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $324K across 38 grants.
What is Lewan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lewan Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $10,580, across 41 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lewan Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Lewan Family Foundation give grants?
Lewan Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (14 grants), Centennial, CO (2 grants), Highlands Ranch, CO (2 grants) and Englewood, CO (2 grants).
Does Lewan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lewan Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lewan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lewan Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Denver Seminary ($105,000), CRU ($98,500) and Fellowship of Christian Atheletes ($40,050), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Lewan Family Foundation?
Lewan Family Foundation reported $720K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $434K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lewan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in religious ministry, youth programs, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lewan Family Foundation?
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 Lewan Family Foundation's EIN?
Lewan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1251741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Lewan Family Foundation 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.
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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