The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc
THE LEWIS FAMILY is a private foundation based in Albany, Georgia. Its 2024 filing lists charitable contributions to organizations in Georgia, including organizations in Albany and other Georgia communities.
The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $118K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,500
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,750
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,926,976
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that there is no application form or required material, and no restrictions on awards for 501(c)(3) organizations. It also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Marianne Smith
Mailing address: Regions Bank Trust Department, 2813 Old Dawson Road, Albany, GA 31707
Phone: (229) 438-2452
Email: marianne.smith@regions.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barney's Run ($33K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 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 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $132K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barney's Run Albany, GA | Charitable Contribution | $32,500 |
| Light House Albany, GA | Charitable Contribution | $12,500 |
| The Children's Hospital of GA Augusta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $12,500 |
| Sally Wetherbee Adoption Ctr Albany, GA | Charitable Contribution | $12,500 |
| South Georgia Council BSA Inc Valdosta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $12,500 |
| Wilson Hospice House Albany, GA | Charitable Contribution | $12,500 |
| Liberty House Albany, GA | Charitable Contribution | $12,500 |
| Alzheimers Outreach Ctr Albany, GA | Charitable Contribution | $6,250 |
| Ga Museum of Agriculture Tifton, GA | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Mission Change Inc Albany, GA | Charitable Contribution | $1,250 |
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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 | $1,926,976 | $127,122 | $145,528 | $117,500 | 10 | $117,500 | $54,429 | $114,382 |
| 2023 | $1,945,538 | $74,613 | $133,908 | $104,000 | 11 | $104,000 | $28,497 | $107,359 |
| 2022 | $2,004,833 | $-12,051 | $157,480 | $132,000 | 11 | $132,000 | $34,026 | — |
| 2021 | $2,174,364 | $249,085 | $150,692 | $113,000 | 11 | $113,659 | $62,141 | $260,602 |
| 2020 | $2,075,971 | $123,299 | $124,637 | $87,000 | 13 | — | $46,397 | $117,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 10 grants totaling $117,500 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $32,500, with a median grant of $12,500. Notable grants included $32,500 to Barney’s Run, and $12,500 each to Light House, The Children’s Hospital of GA, Sally Wetherbee Adoption Center, South Georgia Council BSA Inc, Wilson Hospice House, and Liberty House. The filing describes the grants as charitable contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Miriam Harris and Lindora W Snyder as directors, Gregory L Fullerton as secretary/treasurer, and Mary M Beman as chairman.
The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Mary M. Beman, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary M. Beman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindora W. Snyder
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miriam Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory L. Fullerton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $118K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 11 grants.
What is The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $11,750, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, GA (7 grants).
Who are The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Barney's Run ($32,500), Light House ($12,500) and The Children's Hospital of GA ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The filing states that there is no application form or required material, and no restrictions on awards for 501(c)(3) organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3613189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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