M David Lewis MD Family Foundation
M David Lewis MD Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in five states, including organizations working in education, healthcare, and other areas.
M David Lewis MD Family Foundation at a glance
In short: M David Lewis MD Family Foundation gave $70K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,017
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,002
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,313,172
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to M David Lewis MD Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M David Lewis MD Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Education for All Children ($22K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in New Hampshire (31% of grant dollars), California (29%), Arizona (27%), Colorado (7%), and Texas (5%). The filing also lists a grant to TLOMA Giving in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How M David Lewis MD Family Foundation gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 253% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $75K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education for All Children Portsmouth, NH | General & Unrestricted | $21,595 |
| Highland High School Footballtouchdown Club Gilbert, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $18,713 |
| Waveside Church Malibu, CA | General & Unrestricted (see general explanation) | $8,217 |
| Cure the Cause Malibu, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Viewpoint Educational Foundation Calabasas, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Spring Branch Education Foundation Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Angels at Risk Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Healthcare for Homeless Animals Thousand Oaks, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tloma Giving North Logan, UT | General & Unrestricted | $992 |
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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 | $2,313,172 | $216,481 | $265,389 | $70,017 | 10 | $129,009 | $124,399 | $132,416 |
| 2024 | $2,362,080 | $213,323 | $290,612 | $74,528 | 10 | $152,100 | $93,079 | $132,842 |
| 2023 | $2,893,619 | $166,566 | $215,771 | $38,698 | 2 | $98,346 | $99,075 | $147,334 |
| 2022 | $2,942,824 | $523,990 | $181,177 | $19,834 | 6 | $55,677 | $42,702 | $124,418 |
| 2021 | $2,600,011 | $1,093,783 | $211,457 | $32,810 | 4 | $78,849 | $741,427 | $86,035 |
| 2020 | $1,719,858 | $1,720,000 | $142 | — | — | — | — | $937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M David Lewis MD Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include educating underprivileged Kenyan children through scholarships and mentoring (Education for All Children), supporting the University of Colorado through philanthropic gifts (University of Colorado Foundation), and providing medical care for homeless, stray, and neglected animals (Healthcare for Homeless Animals). Other education-related recipients included Viewpoint Educational Foundation, whose stated mission describes Viewpoint School’s educational approach, and Spring Branch Education Foundation, which says it receives and disburses funds for the benefit of the Spring Branch Independent School District.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported giving $70,017 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $992 to $21,595, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants went to Education for All Children ($21,595) and Highland High School Football Touchdown Club ($18,713). Other grants included Waveside Church ($8,217), Cure the Cause ($5,000), University of Colorado Foundation ($5,000), Viewpoint Educational Foundation ($5,000), and Spring Branch Education Foundation ($3,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists M David Lewis MD as director, president, and treasurer, and Teri Lee Lewis as secretary.
M David Lewis MD Family Foundation is led by M David Lewis MD, Director, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
M David Lewis MD
Director, President & Treasurer
Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary → Director, President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teri Lee Lewis
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 M David Lewis MD Family Foundation
How much does M David Lewis MD Family Foundation give each year?
M David Lewis MD Family Foundation gave $70K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 10 grants.
What is M David Lewis MD Family Foundation's typical grant size?
M David Lewis MD Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,002, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M David Lewis MD Family Foundation give grants?
M David Lewis MD Family Foundation's top state is New Hampshire, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (29%) and Arizona (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Malibu, CA (2 grants).
Does M David Lewis MD Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M David Lewis MD Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M David Lewis MD Family Foundation's largest grantees?
M David Lewis MD Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Education for All Children ($21,595), Highland High School Footballtouchdown Club ($18,713) and Waveside Church ($8,217), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is M David Lewis MD Family Foundation?
M David Lewis MD Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does M David Lewis MD Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M David Lewis MD Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M David Lewis MD Family Foundation's EIN?
M David Lewis MD Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4101812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does M David Lewis MD 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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