The George Lewis Foundation
The George Lewis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Missoula, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $953K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K. Net investment income was $38K.
The George Lewis Foundation at a glance
In short: The George Lewis Foundation gave $65K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,000
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $952,666
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The George Lewis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The George Lewis International Fnd ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The George Lewis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 160% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 195% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The George Lewis International Fnd Missoula, MT | Operations | $65,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $952,666 | $38,978 | $66,430 | $65,000 | 1 | $65,000 | $38,248 | $33,281 |
| 2023 | $980,118 | $750,275 | $13,654 | $13,000 | 1 | $13,000 | $275 | $13,503 |
| 2022 | $243,497 | $276 | $13,604 | $13,000 | 2 | $13,000 | $276 | $12,336 |
| 2021 | $256,825 | $286 | $25,591 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $286 | $12,803 |
| 2020 | $282,130 | $200,079 | $10,600 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $79 | $4,818 |
| 2019 | $92,651 | $103 | $10,567 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $103 | $4,672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George Lewis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George Lewis Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Lewis
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Hutcherson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirby S. Christian
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The George Lewis Foundation
How much does The George Lewis Foundation give each year?
The George Lewis Foundation gave $65K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is The George Lewis Foundation?
The George Lewis Foundation reported $953K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The George Lewis Foundation operate?
The George Lewis Foundation has awarded grants in Montana.
What is The George Lewis Foundation's EIN?
The George Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2072688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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