The Lewis-Gale Foundation
Medical education and preventive medicine for healthcare professionals and the community, awarding of health career scholarships, and display of medical artifacts.
The Lewis-Gale Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lewis-Gale Foundation gave $903K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $903K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $903,097
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $903,097
- Median grant
- $903,097
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Lewis-Gale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Carilion Clinic Foundation ($903K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $903K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carilion Clinic Foundation Roanoke, VA | Termination of Org | $903,097 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $4,200 | $962,088 | $903,097 | 1 | $3,886 |
| 2022 | $935,265 | $102,285 | $93,476 | — | — | $87,103 |
| 2021 | $1,155,850 | $108,106 | $91,092 | — | — | $22,940 |
| 2020 | $1,051,003 | $87,105 | $104,487 | — | — | $21,708 |
About The Lewis-Gale Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Lewis-Gale Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Roanoke, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $903K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lewis-Gale Foundation is led by Yost Stephen M., Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Yost Stephen M.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gibbons Laurie
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $48K (2023)
Nazemi Ali A.
Nominating C
Director → Nominating C, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nordt Sydney H.
Chair Emeritus
Immediate Pa → Chair Emeritus, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vaughan Jr G. Robert
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wallace Caroline
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Dick Phillip (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Farris Holly (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Fry Robert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Grisso Cherie (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: King Denise (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Maxwell Christiana R. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Newton John (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Joe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lemons Stephen (2022) — Director
- Former: Allison-Jones Lisa (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lemons Steve (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Payne Melinda J. (2020–2021) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Winston John E. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Culkin Bonnie (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $48K, to Gibbons Laurie (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Lewis-Gale Foundation
How much does The Lewis-Gale Foundation give each year?
The Lewis-Gale Foundation gave $903K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is The Lewis-Gale Foundation?
The Lewis-Gale Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Roanoke, VA.
Where does The Lewis-Gale Foundation operate?
The Lewis-Gale Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Lewis-Gale Foundation's EIN?
The Lewis-Gale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6051298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 19, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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