Lewis a Sikes Foundation
Invitation OnlyTabor City, North Carolina · EIN 56-1947091 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$34K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Columbus High School | Tabor City, NC | Grant for academic achievement banquet & arts | $10,537 |
| Clemson Foundation | Clemson, SC | Education - scholarship fund | $4,000 |
| North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Inc | Raleigh, NC | Education - scholarship fund | $4,000 |
| Columbus County Schools | Whiteville, NC | Grant in support of education | $3,000 |
| Southeastern Community College | Whiteville, NC | Grant in support of education | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Home | Lake Waccamaw, NC | Grant in support of education | $1,000 |
| Coastal School Ministries | Myrtle Beach, SC | Grant in support of religion | $1,000 |
| Fostering Hope | Conway, SC | Grant to provide basic necessities for children in crisis situations | $1,000 |
| Loris Presbyterian | Loris, SC | Grant in support of religion | $1,000 |
| Reuben Brown House Society | Whiteville, NC | Grant in support of the arts | $1,000 |
| Sos Health Care Inc | Myrtle Beach, SC | Grant to provide hope, care, and assistance to the autism community | $1,000 |
| Southeastern Oratoria Society | Whiteville, NC | Grant for supporting a singing society | $1,000 |
| Town of Tabor City | Tabor City, NC | Grant for supporting another charity | $1,000 |
| Loris Public Library | Loris, SC | Grant in support of another charity | $750 |
| Friends of Tabor City Library | Tabor City, NC | Grant in support of another charity | $500 |
| Tabor City School | Tabor City, NC | Grant for support of education | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,637 | 16 |
| 2023 | $24,514 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349101301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1947091
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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