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Lawrence Lewis Foundation

Historical Funder

Memphis, Tennessee · EIN 62-6269000 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$254K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $10,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactBETH BELL
Address813 RIDGE LAKE BLVD 230, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Phone9013001609
EmailN/A
Form and materialsLetter stating request
DeadlinesNone
RestrictionsNone

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Arts & Culture5
  • Education3
  • Faith-Based1
  • Food Assistance1
  • Human Services1

Where it gives

20% of grants went outside Tennessee.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$35,000
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LAGeneral Charitable Contribution$35,000
Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-SouthMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$32,000
Jewish Family ServicesMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$25,000
Memphis Jewish FederationMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$25,000
Plough Towers Fund IncMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$22,450
Fedex Family House FoundationMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$10,000
Metropolitan Inter-faith AssociationMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$10,000
Mid-South Food BankMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$10,000
World Methodist Evangelism IncW Lafayette, INGeneral Charitable Contribution$7,500
Germantown Performing Arts CenterGermantown, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$6,000
Literacy Mid-SouthMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$5,500
Arts MemphisMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$5,000
Ronald Mcdonald HouseKnoxville, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$5,000
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art IncMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$3,328
Memphis Jewish Community CenterMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$3,000
Unknown Child FoundationHernando, MSGeneral Charitable Contribution$2,500
Angel Street MinistriesCordova, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$2,000
Dixon Gallery and GardensMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$2,000
Matthew 25 Ministries IncBlue Ash, OHGeneral Charitable Contribution$2,000
Facing History and OurselvesBrookline, MAGeneral Charitable Contribution$1,000
Hutchison SchoolMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$1,000
Le Bonheur ClubMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$750
Colonial Park United Methodist ChurchMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$540
Arise2readMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$500
Carpenter Art GardenMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$500
Habitat for HumanityMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$500
Memphis Family Connection CenterMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$500
Streets Ministries - DowntownMemphis, TNGeneral Charitable Contribution$500
Southern Smoke FoundationHouston, TXGeneral Charitable Contribution$300

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$254,36830
2023$168,65026
2022$155,40016
2021$384,33724

Sources

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