The Robert Lewis Family Foundation
The Robert Lewis Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $65K in total assets. Net investment income was $35.
The Robert Lewis Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $65,406
- -45.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $141,131
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $35
- +94.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $196,193
- +72564.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert Lewis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Robert Lewis Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $44K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Ms Society Pa Keystone Chapter Pittsburgh, PA | To provide funding for critical ms research and to improve quality of life for people affected by ms. | $43,807 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,406 | $141,131 | $196,193 | — | — | — | $35 | $4,139 |
| 2024 | $120,468 | $120,738 | $270 | — | — | — | $18 | $2,436 |
| 2023 | — | $131,505 | $131,505 | $43,807 | 1 | $43,807 | $4 | $1,413 |
| 2022 | — | $103,890 | $103,890 | $26,995 | 1 | $26,995 | $11 | $985 |
| 2021 | — | $89,617 | $89,617 | $26,848 | 1 | $26,848 | $2 | $1,309 |
| 2020 | — | $87,328 | $87,328 | $32,921 | 1 | — | $1 | $106 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert Lewis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert Lewis Family Foundation is led by Robert J. Lewis, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert J. Lewis
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brandon Otis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Robert Lewis Family Foundation
How large is The Robert Lewis Family Foundation?
The Robert Lewis Family Foundation reported $65K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $141K.
Where does The Robert Lewis Family Foundation operate?
The Robert Lewis Family Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
How much is The Robert Lewis Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Robert Lewis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robert Lewis Family Foundation's EIN?
The Robert Lewis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3776032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Robert Lewis Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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