Lewis Ida Community Development
Lewis Ida Community Development is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lowville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025.
Lewis Ida Community Development at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lewis Ida Community Development is led by Joanne Witt, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanne Witt
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Lawrence
Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Rowsam
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herb Frost
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Moser
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Haenlin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gagan Singh
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Marolf
Finance Operations Manager
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brittany Davis (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Cheyenne Steria (2021–2024) — Director of Development
- Former: McKenzie Lehman (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Tom Gillette (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ron Burns (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jerry Cayer (2021) — Director
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 Ida Community Development
What is Lewis Ida Community Development?
Lewis Ida Community Development is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lowville, NY.
What is Lewis Ida Community Development's EIN?
Lewis Ida Community Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1457031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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