Myron Lewis Foundation
Myron Lewis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Germantown, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $497K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $70K.
Myron Lewis Foundation at a glance
In short: Myron Lewis Foundation gave $31K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $31,145
- -3.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,229
- +73.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $497,305
- +7.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Myron Lewis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Memphis Jewish Federation ($10K). Together the top 5 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Myron Lewis Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $32K (2025). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Jewish Federation Germantown, TN | The myron lewis foundation donated monies to the memphis jewish federation to help with operations | $10,000 |
| Temple Israel Memphis, TN | The myron lewis foundation donated monies to temple israel to help with operations | $7,275 |
| St Mary's Episcopal School Memphis, TN | The myron lewis foundation donated monies to st. Mary's episcopal school to help with operations | $6,000 |
| Village of Germantown Germantown, TN | The myron lewis foundation donated monies to village of germantown to help with operations | $5,000 |
| The University of Memphis Memphis, TN | The myron lewis foundation donated monies to the university of memphis to help with operations | $2,870 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $497,305 | $69,688 | $33,685 | $31,145 | 5 | $31,145 | $69,688 | $34,364 |
| 2025 | $462,571 | $44,047 | $34,865 | $32,405 | 9 | $32,405 | $44,047 | $32,055 |
| 2024 | $453,389 | $21,686 | $31,775 | $29,425 | 7 | $29,425 | $21,686 | $28,453 |
| 2023 | $463,478 | $22,034 | $33,450 | $31,250 | 6 | $31,250 | $22,034 | $27,216 |
| 2022 | $474,894 | $25,539 | $34,676 | $31,250 | 10 | $31,250 | $25,539 | $32,360 |
| 2021 | $484,031 | $46,888 | $30,308 | $29,083 | 6 | — | $46,278 | $27,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myron Lewis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Myron Lewis Foundation is led by Gail Lewis, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gail Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Myron Lewis (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Truist Bank FKA Suntrust Bank (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Myron Lewis Foundation
How much does Myron Lewis Foundation give each year?
Myron Lewis Foundation gave $31K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $32K across 9 grants.
What is Myron Lewis Foundation's typical grant size?
Myron Lewis Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,229, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Myron Lewis Foundation give grants?
Myron Lewis Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (3 grants) and Germantown, TN (2 grants).
Does Myron Lewis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Myron Lewis Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Myron Lewis Foundation's largest grantees?
Myron Lewis Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Memphis Jewish Federation ($10,000), Temple Israel ($7,275) and St Mary's Episcopal School ($6,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Myron Lewis Foundation?
Myron Lewis Foundation reported $497K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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 is Myron Lewis Foundation's EIN?
Myron Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1533710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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