Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation
The Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Stockton, California. It supports charities serving disadvantaged and at-risk youth, disabled youth and adults, and organizations providing healthcare, food, or shelter in San Joaquin County and neighboring counties.
Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation at a glance
In short: Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation gave $655K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $654,685
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,469
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $3,297,222
- -13.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to contact Laura Iacopi. Applications must include the requested amount, a description of how the funds will be used, how success will be measured, a description of the organization, and proof of the applicant’s IRC Section 501(c)(3) status. The Foundation’s website says submitting an application does not commit it to issuing a grant.
- Review Cycle
- September 15, according to the 2025 filing. This was a past deadline as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- September 15, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Laura Iacopi
Mailing address: 6507 Pacific Ave 293, Stockton, CA 95207
Phone: (209) 478-5707
Website: https://mllfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emergency Food Bank ($100K). Together the top 10 received $655K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 49 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it supports charities in San Joaquin County and neighboring counties. All of its listed 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 273% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $344K (2021) to $655K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $655K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Food Bank Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Mary Graham Children's Foundation French Camp, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| St Mary's Community Service Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Stockton Gospel Rescue Center Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Children's Home of Stockton Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Children's Museum of Stockton Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Quilts of Honor Valley Springs, CA | Unrestricted | $49,218 |
| St Joseph's Medical Center Foundation Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Junior League of San Joaquin County Stockton, CA | Unrestricted | $29,467 |
| The Villageadult DVLP and Community Center Lodi, CA | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,297,222 | $156,777 | $689,044 | $654,685 | 10 | $656,067 | $123,800 | $240,350 |
| 2024 | $3,829,489 | $202,942 | $521,991 | $476,361 | 10 | $476,361 | $159,882 | $245,240 |
| 2023 | $4,148,538 | $646,031 | $436,553 | $403,692 | 9 | $405,276 | $599,108 | $220,604 |
| 2022 | $3,939,060 | $78,188 | $418,569 | $383,985 | 10 | $383,985 | $80,942 | $236,987 |
| 2021 | $4,288,538 | $429,898 | $378,026 | $343,571 | 10 | $343,571 | $395,443 | $266,348 |
| 2020 | $4,238,817 | $179,420 | $659,865 | $617,952 | 10 | — | $137,507 | $241,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $240K 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 Foundation’s website describes its focus as improving the lives of disadvantaged people and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its examples of giving include food and shelter services, activities for homeless children, programs for disabled youth and adults, support for visually impaired adults, and services for cancer survivors.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported organizations. The Emergency Food Bank describes its mission as providing food, nutrition and health education, job training, and hope to San Joaquin County residents facing emergencies. The Mary Graham Children’s Foundation says it supports an organization providing support for foster children. Children’s Home of Stockton says it guides youth and young adults toward hope and resiliency. The Children’s Museum of Stockton describes its interactive exhibits as serving children’s educational and emotional needs.
The Foundation does not support long-term building projects or capital campaigns. Its website also says it will not consider grant submissions from charities supporting arts and music, animals, or organizations located outside the United States.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation gave $654,685 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $11,000 to $100,000, with a median of $62,500. All listed grants were identified as unrestricted.
The largest awards were $100,000 each to Emergency Food Bank, Mary Graham Children’s Foundation, St Mary’s Community Service, and Stockton Gospel Rescue Center. Other notable grants included $75,000 to Children’s Home of Stockton, $50,000 to Children’s Museum of Stockton, and $40,000 to St Joseph’s Medical Center Foundation.
The Foundation’s website says it accepts applications through an annual formal process, typically beginning in the fall. Grants are for a single year and are not renewable. The 2025 filing states that the board determines awards and that awards are not recurring.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Greene as president, Laura Iacopi as treasurer, and Lynette Cleland as secretary. The Foundation’s website lists Barbara H. Greene as president, Laura Iacopi as vice president, Louise Barbagelata as treasurer, and Lynette Cleland as secretary; it also names Karren Peterson among the board of directors.
Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation is led by Barbara Greene, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Greene
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Laura Iacopi
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Lynette Cleland
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karren Peterson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Louise Barbagelata (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation
How much does Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation give each year?
Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation gave $655K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $476K across 10 grants.
What is Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation's typical grant size?
Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $62,500, and its average grant was $65,469, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation give grants?
Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stockton, CA (7 grants).
Does Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mildred Luck Lewis 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 Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation's largest grantees?
Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Emergency Food Bank ($100,000), Mary Graham Children's Foundation ($100,000) and St Mary's Community Service ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation?
Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $656K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $240K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s website describes its focus as improving the lives of disadvantaged people and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to contact Laura Iacopi. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation's EIN?
Mildred Luck Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8655653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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