Lewer Foundation
To make contributions to churches and seminaries of the lutheran church Missouri synod.
Lewer Foundation at a glance
In short: Lewer Foundation gave $69K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), top state Indiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $69,000
- -1.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,250
- -1.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $17,250
- Total assets
- $303,853
- +0.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Indiana (43% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Lewer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Concordia Theolo ($30K). Together the top 4 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lewer Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2026) to $93K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia Theolo Fort Wayne, IN | Seminary | $29,500 |
| Concordia Semina Saint Louis, MO | Seminary | $29,500 |
| Luther College Casper, WY | Education | $5,000 |
| Texas District Austin, TX | Gen Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $303,853 | $82,218 | $80,200 | $69,000 | 4 | $1,472 |
| 2025 | $301,835 | $82,256 | $82,400 | $69,800 | 4 | $1,321 |
| 2024 | $301,979 | $92,053 | $92,600 | $78,000 | 4 | $948 |
| 2023 | $302,526 | $81,883 | $82,500 | $70,600 | 4 | $665 |
| 2022 | $303,143 | $110,850 | $107,500 | $93,000 | 4 | $668 |
| 2021 | $299,793 | $84,948 | $84,000 | $69,900 | 2 | $826 |
About Lewer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lewer Foundation is a public charity, based in Raymondville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $304K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lewer Foundation is led by Richard Steele, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Richard Steele
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Dorsey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Cox
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Klostermann
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Lewer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Lewer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Lewer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Pohlmeyr
Director
Director → Diretor, 2025
Diretor → Director, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Buffo
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Russell Kloste
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Buck Busse (2021–2025) — Honorary Membr
- Former: R. Klostermann (2021–2025) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Lewer Foundation
How much does Lewer Foundation give each year?
Lewer Foundation gave $69K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $70K across 4 grants.
What is Lewer Foundation's typical grant size?
Lewer Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $17,250, and its average grant was $17,250, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lewer Foundation give grants?
Lewer Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Missouri (43%) and Wyoming (7%).
Does Lewer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Lewer Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Lewer Foundation?
Lewer Foundation reported $304K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $82K.
What is Lewer Foundation's EIN?
Lewer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6060250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Lewer Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities Funding Request Due October 31, 2026
- Women's Health Fund Grants Circle of Friends: Up to $2,000; Women's Giving Circle: In excess of $2,000 · Due October 31, 2026
- Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant Average grant $1,000–$5,000 · Due October 31, 2026
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