The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation
The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing says awards should be for Christian service; the grants listed for that year include missionary support, meeting hall costs, and Hebrew Bible translation.
The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation gave $193K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $192,767
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,277
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $15,560
- +37.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Douglas J Lewis and request the Grant Application form. Applications are rolling, and awards should be for Christian service.
- Contact
Application contact: Douglas J Lewis
Mailing address: 1611 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 872-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Church in Anaheim ($72K). Together the top 5 received $116K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($76,467), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 50 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (64%), Florida (9%), and North Carolina (6%); the recipient state for a further 21% is unspecified. The listed grants also include a grant to an organization in Anaheim, California, and one to an organization in Cary, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2022) to $193K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church in Anaheim Anaheim, CA | Rental of meeting hall for Zurich church, purchase of a meeting hall for Ecuador church, and Hebrew Bible translation | $71,900 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $76,467 |
| The Church in Fort Lauderdale Cutler Bay, FL | Missionary support | $16,800 |
| The Local Church in Raleigh Cary, NC | Missionary support | $12,000 |
| Bible Truth and Church Service Perfecting Center (FFTMx) | Missionary Support | $9,600 |
| The Church in Santa Ana Santa Ana, CA | Missionary support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,560 | $205,000 | $200,762 | $192,767 | 10 | $192,767 | $754 |
| 2023 | $11,322 | $105,000 | $140,905 | $119,840 | 8 | $119,840 | $742 |
| 2022 | $47,227 | $179,000 | $136,707 | $116,597 | 12 | $116,597 | $602 |
| 2021 | $4,934 | $151,000 | $154,299 | $153,756 | 9 | $153,756 | $781 |
| 2020 | $8,233 | $135,000 | $154,519 | $150,086 | 11 | — | $519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $754 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing states that awards should be for Christian service. Listed grant purposes include missionary support, rental or purchase of meeting halls, and Hebrew Bible translation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $192,767 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $71,900, with a median of $11,000. The largest grants included $71,900 to The Church in Anaheim for meeting hall costs for churches in Zurich and Ecuador and Hebrew Bible translation; $36,272 to an individual recipient for missionary support; and $16,800 to The Church in Fort Lauderdale for missionary support. Other listed grants included $12,000 to The Local Church in Raleigh for missionary support and $6,000 to The Church in Santa Ana for missionary support. The remaining grants went to individual recipients and Bible Truth and Church Service Perfecting Center (FFTMx).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas J Lewis as president, treasurer, and director; Linda P Lewis as vice president and director; Naomi Paulino as secretary and director; and Kenneth Martin as director.
The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation is led by Douglas J Lewis, President, Treasurer & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas J Lewis
President, Treasurer & Director
President, Treasurer & D → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda P Lewis
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Paulino
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Deborah R Lewis (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
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-Perez Charitable Foundation
How much does The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation gave $193K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 8 grants.
What is The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $19,277, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (9%) and North Carolina (6%).
Does The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missionary Support" (9 grants).
Who are The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Church in Anaheim ($71,900), The Church in Fort Lauderdale ($16,800) and The Local Church in Raleigh ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($76,467), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation?
The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $754 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing states that awards should be for Christian service. Listed grant purposes include missionary support, rental or purchase of meeting halls, and Hebrew Bible translation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4181291. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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