Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation

GREEN BAY, WI EIN: 31-1401478

The Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Wisconsin, with offices in both Glendale and Green Bay. Established in February 1995, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to grantmaking and philanthropic activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.7M

+5.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$800K

-8.6% YoY

Grant Count

-15.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

+8.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $940K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

of approximately $15,000. In recent years, the foundation has distributed approximately $800,000 to $988,000 annually in charitable grants.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with particular emphasis on Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $1.1M (28%)

Wisconsin $1.1M (27%)

Illinois $768K (19%)

California $205K (5%)

Connecticut $170K (4%)

Wyoming $153K (4%)

Mississippi $125K (3%)

New York $125K (3%)

+8 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Vermont Washington Wisconsin Wyoming

Cities

ArlingtonBarabooBelmontBostonBrightonCambridgeChestnut HillChicagoConcordDenverDodgevilleDuxburyEastonEdgartownEvanstonFranconiaGlencoeHamiltonLanderLisbon

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $9.24 million
Annual Revenue: $1.47 million
Annual Expenses: $988,000
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation maintains a strong financial position with no outstanding liabilities and consistent annual giving capacity.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,724,660	$9,243,968	$8,765,128
Revenue	$1,432,768	$1,466,808	$867,861
Expenses	$952,076	$987,968	$1,020,279
Qualifying Distributions	$800,902	$875,898	$915,612
Net Investment Income	$1,309,702	$1,363,238	$763,194
Distributable Amount	$939,969	$807,362	$865,607

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

216 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Martha's Vineyard Museum ($90,000), Madison Community Foundation ($70,000), Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois ($60,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND DENVER, CO	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000
ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST TUSCON, AZ	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000
BANDERLAND BIRD ALLIANCE MADISON, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$30,000
CATO INSTITUTE NW, WA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000
CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE MADISON, WI	YAHARA SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP, COMMUNITY MEETINGS, EDUCATION PROJECTS, PARTNERSHIPS OR GRANT FUNDING	$20,000
CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS EVANSTON, IL	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$30,000
COPPER CANNON FRANCONIA, NH	ANNUAL FUND	$10,000
CROSSROADS DUXBURY, MA	C5 NEW ENGLAND LEADERS	$20,000
ENVIROMENTAL DEFENSE FUND NEW YORK, NY	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
FAMILY PROMISE NORTH SHORE GLENCOE, IL	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's leadership includes:

Lloyd Eagan, President
Thekla Metz, Vice President
Meredith Degen, Secretary
Bradley Lewis, Treasurer

All officers serve on a voluntary basis with no compensation reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LLOYD EAGAN	PRESIDENT	1	—
THEKLA METZ	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
MEREDITH DEGEN	SECRETARY	1	—
BRADLEY LEWIS	TREASURER	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation?

The foundation makes grants primarily in the areas of education, human services, and philanthropy. Grant awards typically range from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant size of approximately $15,000. In recent years, the foundation has distributed approximately $800,000 to $988,000 annually in charitable grants. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on science education, community and school garden initiatives, and environmental education programs. The foundation made 44 grants in its most r…

Where does Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with particular emphasis on Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Illinois.

What size grants does Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation award?

In 2024, Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $800K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $940K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation's EIN?

Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1401478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.