Lewis Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrentwood, Tennessee · EIN 45-6628772 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
66% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Ministries Inc | Fort Worth, TX | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $1,100,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Brad Echols Family Foundation | Trussville, AL | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Elevate Ethiopia Inc | Hermitage, TN | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Rett's Roost | Ogunquit, ME | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Aukerman Family Foundation | Findlay, OH | To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,182,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $4,067,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $2,182,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612239349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6628772
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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