Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc
Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family is a private foundation based in Panama City, Florida. Its 2024 filing records grants to charitable organizations, including arts, education, community-service, and faith-based organizations.
Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,500
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,466
- -37.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,246,926
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 W Beach Drive, Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 785-7174
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Panama City Music Association ($10K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 19% to recipients in Alabama. Smaller shares went to Georgia (2%), Washington, DC (1%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% 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 (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $71K (2021). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Panama City Music Association Panama City Beach, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Panama City, FL | Donation | $8,000 |
| Wallace Community College Foundatio Dothan, AL | Contribution | $8,000 |
| Bay Arts Alliance Panama City, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Embrace Florida Kids Pace, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Gulf Coast State College Foundation Panama City, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Performing Arts Cultural Exchange Navarre, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Red Cross of NWFL Pensacola, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Science & Discovery Center of NW FL Panama City, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Woman's Club of Panama City Panama City, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,246,926 | $70,522 | $56,494 | $42,500 | 29 | $42,500 | $11,662 | $59,682 |
| 2023 | $1,183,298 | $41,277 | $88,228 | $70,000 | 30 | $70,000 | $22,588 | $57,657 |
| 2022 | $1,170,867 | $52,400 | $82,598 | $66,500 | 28 | $66,500 | $36,034 | $64,504 |
| 2021 | $1,468,939 | $154,823 | $98,510 | $71,000 | 19 | $71,000 | $42,336 | $71,509 |
| 2020 | $1,356,147 | $42,695 | $89,079 | $65,000 | 18 | — | $6,430 | $63,832 |
| 2019 | $1,239,628 | $86,480 | $113,154 | $53,000 | 16 | — | $17,714 | $57,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K 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 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Panama City Music Association says it brings classical and modern music, dance, opera, and musical theatre to Bay County audiences and seeks to increase youth participation in musical arts. Bay Arts Alliance says it supports, promotes, and develops the arts as part of Bay County communities’ revitalization and growth. Other grantees describe work in areas such as youth development, family services, addiction recovery, and shelter.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $42,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $10,000 to Panama City Music Association, $8,000 each to First United Methodist Church in Panama City and Wallace Community College Foundation, and $1,000 each to Bay Arts Alliance, Embrace Florida Kids, Gulf Coast State College Foundation, Performing Arts Cultural Exchange, Red Cross of NWFL, Science & Discovery Center of NW FL, and Woman’s Club of Panama City. Anchorage Children’s Home and ARC of the Bay each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nancy Moore is listed on the 2024 filing as PRESIDENT/SE.
Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc is led by Nancy Moore, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Moore
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc
How much does Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 30 grants.
What is Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,466, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Panama City, FL (16 grants).
Does Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (28 grants).
Who are Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Panama City Music Association ($10,000), First United Methodist Church ($8,000) and Wallace Community College Foundatio ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc?
Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (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 Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2604288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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