Lewis Family Foundation
Lewis Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Windermere, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $831K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $219K. Net investment income was $63K.
Lewis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lewis Family Foundation gave $219K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $219,187
- -38.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,354
- -52.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $831,075
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (54% 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 Lewis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace4Kenya ($118K). Together the top 9 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 38 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lewis Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $359K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace4Kenya Clayton, MO | religious and medical missions | $117,500 |
| Family Church Windermere, FL | General and Missions Funds | $28,350 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission Orlando, FL | humanitarian food and housing | $22,500 |
| Pioneer Community Church Saratoga Springs, UT | General Funds | $20,400 |
| World Bible Society Costa Mesa, CA | Missions | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | International Relief and humanitarian aid | $10,000 |
| Global Church Ministries Temecula, CA | Missions | $10,000 |
| New Creation Ministries Orlando, FL | humanitarian assistance | $300 |
| Keenes Crossing Elementary School Windermere, FL | Educational | $137 |
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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 | $831,075 | $270,901 | $220,579 | $219,187 | 9 | $219,187 | $62,832 | $211,353 |
| 2024 | $780,753 | $144,416 | $359,883 | $358,590 | 7 | $358,590 | $65,361 | $147,870 |
| 2023 | $996,220 | $202,952 | $103,734 | $102,436 | 11 | $102,436 | $62,524 | $95,007 |
| 2022 | $897,002 | $205,503 | $175,439 | $174,568 | 7 | $174,568 | $48,719 | $84,615 |
| 2021 | $866,938 | $130,092 | $44,032 | $43,600 | 4 | — | $41,331 | $64,083 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lewis Family Foundation is led by Shelley D Lewis, Chairperson on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shelley D Lewis
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney P Lewis Beattie
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Douglas Lewis
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jason Beattie (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lewis Family Foundation
How much does Lewis Family Foundation give each year?
Lewis Family Foundation gave $219K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $359K across 7 grants.
What is Lewis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lewis Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,354, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lewis Family Foundation give grants?
Lewis Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and Utah (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Windermere, FL (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Lewis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Lewis Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lewis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lewis Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Grace4Kenya ($117,500), Family Church ($28,350) and Orlando Union Rescue Mission ($22,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis Family Foundation?
Lewis Family Foundation reported $831K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lewis Family Foundation's EIN?
Lewis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1140800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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