Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation
Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $604K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $54K.
Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation gave $166K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $166,268
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,784
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $603,817
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary ($60K). Together the top 8 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2022) to $188K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary San Diego, CA | Social Services | $60,000 |
| Wayne County Board of Education Wayne, WV | Scholarships | $41,600 |
| Asante African Foundation Livermore, CA | Social Assistance | $31,168 |
| Jewish Family Services of San Diego San Diego, CA | Social Assistance | $21,000 |
| New Beginnings Fund San Diego, CA | Social Assistance | $10,000 |
| One Love Movement San Diego, CA | Social Services | $1,000 |
| Center for Inquiry Los Angeles, CA | Social Assistance | $1,000 |
| Point Loma High School Boosters San Diego, CA | Social Assistance | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $603,817 | $42,212 | $167,868 | $166,268 | 8 | $166,268 | $54,113 |
| 2023 | $729,473 | $6,950 | $190,340 | $187,500 | 8 | $187,500 | $20,106 |
| 2022 | $912,863 | $497,835 | $76,072 | $75,760 | 5 | $125,760 | $8,428 |
| 2021 | $491,100 | $500,000 | $8,900 | — | — | $8,900 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine E. Lewis
CFO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney M. Lewis
CFO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation
How much does Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation give each year?
Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation gave $166K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $188K across 8 grants.
What is Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,500, and its average grant was $20,784, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation give grants?
Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants).
Does Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Assistance" (5 grants).
Who are Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary ($60,000), Wayne County Board of Education ($41,600) and Asante African Foundation ($31,168), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation?
Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation reported $604K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What is Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation's EIN?
Michael and Catherine Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3987387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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