The Long Lewis Foundation
The Long-Lewis Foundation is a private foundation based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It supports evangelistic causes and provides aid to people experiencing medical or emotional needs in the communities it serves.
The Long Lewis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Long Lewis Foundation gave $845K across 318 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Alabama. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $844,737
- +49.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 318
- +41.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,656
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,455,308
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (161 of 317, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (82% 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 Long Lewis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website also directs requests through an online Request Assistance form. It says requests must align with its mission and core values, and applicants must reside within communities it serves. Organizations requesting funds must be 501(c)(3) faith-based organizations. For individual aid, the website says a request is best submitted through the person’s church; checks are not payable to individuals. The Stewardship Committee reviews requests, with a stated decision timeframe of 7 to 10 business days. The website’s utility-assistance page says it is not accepting utility or rental assistance requests at this time.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4154, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662
Phone: (256) 710-8811
Website: https://longlewisfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Long Lewis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Angel Tree ($62K). Together the top 10 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
952 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 946 grants of 952 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website limits support to communities the foundation serves but does not specify them. In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to Alabama recipients, followed by Missouri (7%), Michigan (3%), Tennessee (2%), and Texas (1%). Listed Alabama grantees include organizations in Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield, Montgomery, Birmingham, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 318 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Long Lewis Foundation open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 161 of 317 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 369% 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 $294K (2020) to $845K (2024). In 2024 it made 318 grants totaling $845K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Tree Birmingham, AL | Operational Support | $62,450 |
| FCA Kansas City, MO | Operational Support | $31,700 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| The Childrens Foundation Detroit, MI | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids Montgomery, AL | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Highland Park Baptist Church Muscle Shoals, AL | Operational Support | $17,250 |
| Trinity Memorial Funeral Home Muscle Shoals, AL | Operational Support | $13,560 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Shoals Sheffield, AL | Operational Support | $12,500 |
| The Rescue Me Project Muscle Shoals, AL | Operational Support | $12,400 |
| Lifesource Hartselle, AL | Operational Support | $12,076 |
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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 | $5,455,308 | $1,282,025 | $1,257,484 | $844,737 | 318 | $886,774 | $195,701 | $240,495 |
| 2023 | $5,448,903 | $2,551,966 | $734,598 | $563,492 | 225 | $650,083 | $144,802 | $303,884 |
| 2022 | $3,840,209 | $1,919,602 | $685,196 | $497,999 | 149 | $601,699 | $91,055 | $133,283 |
| 2021 | $2,644,096 | $1,561,438 | $758,683 | $594,872 | 129 | $662,372 | $86,823 | $111,730 |
| 2020 | $1,781,613 | $411,400 | $365,702 | $294,171 | 131 | — | $78,461 | $77,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Long Lewis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $240K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to share the love of Christ throughout the communities we serve by supporting evangelistic causes and providing aid to those experiencing medical or emotional needs.” Its website identifies support for people facing unexpected medical or emotional hardship, local mission and outreach efforts, and community members participating in global missions. It also describes a limited number of evangelistic scholarships for people committed to full-time ministry who plan to attend an accredited seminary.
The website says local mission support is provided in cooperation with local churches or other faith-based organizations. It also says aid for individuals is arranged through a local church or 501(c)(3) organization, and checks are not made payable to individuals. Examples among the foundation’s 2024 grantees include the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, whose stated mission is to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church; The Rescue Me Project, which describes providing mentoring, transportation, and basic living skills; and Lifesource, which describes residential recovery services for people in the criminal justice system struggling with addiction. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 318 grants totaling $844,737. Grant amounts ranged from $27 to $62,450, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed awards included $62,450 to Angel Tree, $31,700 to FCA, $25,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, $25,000 to The Childrens Foundation, and $20,000 to Embrace Alabama Kids. The filing lists operational support as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Todd Ouellette as president, Leslie Ouellette as vice president/secretary, and Pat Hardin as treasurer.
The Long Lewis Foundation is led by Todd Ouellette, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Ouellette
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Ouelette
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Hardin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Long Lewis Foundation
How much does The Long Lewis Foundation give each year?
The Long Lewis Foundation gave $845K across 318 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $563K across 225 grants.
What is The Long Lewis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Long Lewis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,656, across 318 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Long Lewis Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Long Lewis Foundation give grants?
The Long Lewis Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Florence, AL (68 grants), Birmingham, AL (33 grants), Muscle Shoals, AL (25 grants) and Sheffield, AL (17 grants).
Does The Long Lewis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of The Long Lewis Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (219 of 318) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Opperational Support" (98 grants).
Who are The Long Lewis Foundation's largest grantees?
The Long Lewis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Angel Tree ($62,450), FCA ($31,700) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Long Lewis Foundation?
The Long Lewis Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $887K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $240K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Long Lewis Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to share the love of Christ throughout the communities we serve by supporting evangelistic causes and providing aid to those experiencing medical or emotional needs.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Long Lewis Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Long Lewis Foundation's EIN?
The Long Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3747942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Long Lewis Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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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Grantable. (2026). The Long Lewis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-long-lewis-foundation-morg_f98d419ca42f41c7905083f551d030bc
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