Pam Lewis Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrosse Pointe, Michigan · EIN 38-3278908 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$215K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,400.
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
100% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Trust for Tennessee | Washington, DC | General Purpose | $149,500 |
| The Battle of Franklin Trust | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Charity Water | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Williamson County African American Veterans Foundation | Brevard, NC | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Franklin Charge | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $4,500 |
| Friends of Franklin Parks | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $3,400 |
| African American Heritage Society | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Tennessee State Museum | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| African American Heritage Association | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Belmont Mansion Association - Spring Event 2025 | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Lundeen Sculptures Ltd - Ben Franklin Sculpture | Loveland, CO | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Nashville PBS | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Studio Tenn | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $1,250 |
| AgeWell Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| The American Battlefield Trust | Washington, DC | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Belmont Mansion Association | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Brightstone | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | La Vergne, TN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, TN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Peaceful Valley | Smithville, TN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Voices for Victims (Mary Martin Film Project) | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Williamson County Historic Society | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Door Step Project | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,400 | 24 |
| 2024 | $104,950 | 34 |
| 2023 | $101,700 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600729349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3278908
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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