Lewis Family Foundation
The Lewis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. It reported $45,500 in grants to 12 organizations in 2024, supporting organizations working in areas including hunger relief, child advocacy, veterans’ services, domestic-abuse support, and youth programs.
Lewis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lewis Family Foundation gave $46K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,500
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -47.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,792
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $67,972
- -39.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (69% 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 Lewis Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists a letter stating the type of activity as the application material and Steven Lewis as the contact. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Lewis
Mailing address: 2126 Alpine Shadows, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Phone: (719) 650-8054
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lewis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($5K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2024, 69% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 11% each to recipients in the District of Columbia and Florida, 7% to Maryland, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lewis Family Foundation gives
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 810% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 (2021) to $72K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | To Prevent and Alleviate Human Suffering. | $5,000 |
| Care and Share Food Bank Colorado Springs, CO | Hunger Relief Support | $5,000 |
| CASA of the Pikes Peak Region Colorado Springs, CO | To train and supervise volunteers to represent the best interests of victims of child abuse, neglect, and severe domestic conflict. | $5,000 |
| Mercy Center Society of Missionaries of Mercy Colorado Springs, CO | To discover personal growth and healing through the mutual reverence of our body, mind and spirit. | $5,000 |
| Riley I Whitelaw Memorial Fund Colorado Springs, CO | To provide scholarships and grants to assist young adults with their post high school goals and dreams. | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | To honor and empower wounded warriors who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound, co-incident to your military service on or after september 11, 2001. | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Colorado Springs, CO | To help provide life-changing experiences to young children that will allow them to grow into leaders of character within our communities. | $3,000 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center Colorado Springs, CO | To provide transition and employment assistance, behavioral health and wellness programs, supportive services, connection to community resources, and a safe event space for service members, veterans, and their familites. | $3,000 |
| Tessa Colorado Springs, CO | Support Survivors of Domestic Abuse | $3,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Mount Airy, MD | To facilitate the rescue of draft and draft cross horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,972 | $6,057 | $50,959 | $45,500 | 12 | $50,878 | $619 | $4,728 |
| 2023 | $112,874 | $1,979 | $77,543 | $72,100 | 23 | $77,451 | $1,489 | $7,303 |
| 2022 | $188,439 | $10,470 | $53,996 | $48,815 | 24 | $53,896 | $168 | $10,775 |
| 2021 | $231,964 | $-26,512 | $9,983 | $5,000 | 3 | $9,851 | — | $11,566 |
| 2020 | $268,457 | $4,927 | $26,336 | $21,500 | 9 | — | $176 | $12,378 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for food assistance, child advocacy, veterans’ services, domestic-abuse support, court-related childcare, scholarships, horse rescue, and youth programs.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. CASA of the Pikes Peak Region says it provides a volunteer’s voice in court for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic conflict. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as focused on the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families. Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center says it provides transition and wellness services for veterans, military personnel, and their families. TESSA describes its work as supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking. Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region says it provides free childcare for people conducting court-related business, while The Skatepark Project says it helps underserved communities create safe, inclusive public skateparks for youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $45,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest grants were $5,000 each to the American Red Cross, Care and Share Food Bank, CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, Mercy Center Society of Missionaries of Mercy, Riley I Whitelaw Memorial Fund, and Wounded Warrior Project. Other 2024 grants included $3,000 each to Boy Scouts of America, Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center, TESSA, and Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue; $2,500 to Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region; and $1,000 to The Skatepark Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Steven J. Lewis is listed as co-trustee on the 2024 filing.
Lewis Family Foundation is led by Steven J. Lewis, Co-Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven J. Lewis
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cheryl Lewis (2020) — Co-Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Family Foundation
How much does Lewis Family Foundation give each year?
Lewis Family Foundation gave $46K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 23 grants.
What is Lewis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lewis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,792, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lewis Family Foundation give grants?
Lewis Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (8 grants).
Does Lewis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Lewis Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lewis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lewis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($5,000), Care and Share Food Bank ($5,000) and CASA of the Pikes Peak Region ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis Family Foundation?
Lewis Family Foundation reported $68K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lewis Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for food assistance, child advocacy, veterans’ services, domestic-abuse support, court-related childcare, scholarships, horse rescue, and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lewis Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lewis Family Foundation's EIN?
Lewis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0640912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lewis 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 2020–2024
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