Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the
The Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1992 and based in Winchester, Virginia. The foundation was created to provide arts education opportunities to residents of the northern Shenandoah Valley and to support local artists and arts organizations in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$180K
+9.8% YoY
Grant Count
49
+2.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+7.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation awards scholarships for students of music, theater, dance, painting, sculpture, and creative writing, and provides grants to area arts organizations. Grants support specific educational projects that develop talent and knowledge of individual artists or participants of nonprofit groups. Eligible uses include:
- Training costs (domestic or abroad)
- Courses of study in secondary schools, colleges, or universities
- Study or work with art companies such as ballet or opera companies
- Study with individual artists
The foundation prioritizes applicants and organizations that demonstrate talent and promise in recognized art forms, evidence of commitment to the chosen discipline as a career choice, and accomplishment and potential.
Grantmaking
Applicants must be residents of, and organizations must be located in, the Northern Shenandoah Valley, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds exclusively in the Northern Shenandoah Valley region, encompassing Winchester and Harrisonburg, Virginia, and portions of northern Virginia and West Virginia counties.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,946,168
- Total Revenue: $209,769
- Total Expenses: $191,097
- Net Income: $18,672
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,946,168 | $1,922,496 | $1,965,022 |
| Revenue | $209,769 | $137,370 | $188,496 |
| Expenses | $191,097 | $179,896 | $159,237 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $179,846 | $163,843 | $149,210 |
| Net Investment Income | $208,097 | $135,885 | $187,588 |
| Distributable Amount | $185,454 | $160,340 | $161,800 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Marjorie S. Lewis — President
- John P. Lewis — Vice President
- David P. Lewis — Secretary
- Howard P. Lewis — Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARJORIE S LEWIS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JOHN P LEWIS | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DAVID P LEWIS | SECRETARY | — | — |
| HOWARD P LEWIS | TREASURER | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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