Ray and Jeanne Lewis Community Betterment Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbia, Missouri · EIN 43-1780147 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$46K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,770 and $4,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Missouri Symphony | Columbia, MO | General use | $5,200 |
| Columbia Police Scholarship Fund | Columbia, MO | General use | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Columbia, MO | General use | $4,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Columbia, MO | General use | $4,000 |
| Assistance League of Mid-Missouri | Columbia, MO | General use | $4,000 |
| Heart of America Casa | Columbia, MO | General support | $3,000 |
| Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence | Columbia, MO | General use | $3,000 |
| Coyote Hill Managed Agency | Harrisburg, MO | General use | $3,000 |
| Columbia Crime Stoppers Program Inc | Columbia, MO | General use | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia | Columbia, MO | General use | $2,000 |
| Compassus Living Foundation Inc | Columbia, MO | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Missouri Law School Foundation | Columbia, MO | General use | $2,000 |
| Mary Lee Johnson Community Learning Center | Columbia, MO | General support | $1,770 |
| Meals on Wheels of Columbia Inc | Columbia, MO | General use | $1,700 |
| Presbyterian Childrens Home & Services | Austin, TX | General use | $1,500 |
| Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity | Columbia, MO | General use | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,670 | 16 |
| 2024 | $40,900 | 14 |
| 2023 | $43,900 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349103980
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1780147
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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