W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati
The W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2025, it reported 12 grants totaling $56,000 to charitable organizations, including a medical center foundation, an opera company, schools, and other organizations.
W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati at a glance
In short: W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati gave $56K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Maryland. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,000
- -43.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,667
- -38.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $360,245
- -12.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 608 Kings Cloister Cir, Alexandria, VA 22302-4000
Phone: (703) 549-3563
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johns Hopkins University Medical Center Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 55 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Maryland (45%) and New York (37%). Smaller shares went to North Carolina (7%), Virginia (4%), and Massachusetts (3%). The listed grants also included recipients in New Jersey, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 191% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2025) to $140K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Medical Center Foundation Baltimore, MD | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $19,500 |
| Corolla Education Foundation Corolla, NC | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Duke University Foundation Durham, NC | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Harvard Business School Foundation Cambridge, MA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| UVA Law School Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Community in Crisis Liberty Corner, NJ | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Harlem Village Academies New York, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Ninos Con Futuro Fundacion USA Miami, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| LSU Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $500 |
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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 | $360,245 | $12,043 | $64,491 | $56,000 | 12 | $58,544 | $10,007 | $30,628 |
| 2024 | $412,693 | $85,181 | $106,495 | $98,500 | 13 | $100,309 | $80,095 | $31,043 |
| 2023 | $434,007 | $94,425 | $145,645 | $135,500 | 14 | $138,965 | $87,845 | $32,776 |
| 2022 | $485,227 | $20,970 | $91,024 | $80,500 | 3 | $83,450 | $14,136 | $38,119 |
| 2021 | $555,341 | $57,995 | $150,921 | $139,500 | 13 | $142,089 | $50,864 | $44,810 |
| 2020 | $648,267 | $98,867 | $146,517 | $136,250 | 15 | — | $90,983 | $40,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Corolla Education Foundation describes its mission as operating a public charter school to promote educational opportunities in a remote area. Community in Crisis describes its work as strengthening communities through prevention education, recovery support, harm reduction, and mental wellness initiatives. The LSU Foundation says it cultivates and invests in philanthropic partnerships to support and advance LSU’s academic priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $56,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,250. The largest awards were $25,000 to Johns Hopkins University Medical Center Foundation and $19,500 to The Metropolitan Opera. Other grants included $2,000 to Corolla Education Foundation, $2,000 to Duke University Foundation, and $1,500 each to Harvard Business School Foundation and UVA Law School Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists W Buford Lewis, Linda M Lewis, Laura K Lewis, and Sarah E Lewis Harthan as directors.
W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura K. Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda M. Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
W. Buford Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah E. Lewis Harthan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sarah E. Lewis (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati
How much does W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati give each year?
W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati gave $56K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 13 grants.
What is W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati's typical grant size?
W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $4,667, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati give grants?
W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati's top state is Maryland, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (37%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati's largest grantees?
W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati's largest 2025 grantees include Johns Hopkins University Medical Center Foundation ($25,000), The Metropolitan Opera ($19,500) and Corolla Education Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati?
W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati reported $360K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Corolla Education Foundation describes its mission as operating a public charter school to promote educational opportunities in a remote area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati's EIN?
W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0400675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). W Buford & Linda M Lewis Family Foundati funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/w-buford-and-linda-m-lewis-family-foundati-morg_f400435c81d14e9bb7179d747f50715d
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