Richard H Lewis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEnglewood, Colorado · EIN 84-1568116 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$695K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$9.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
36% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Bible Study | Reston, VA | Religious | $100,000 |
| Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church | Englewood, CO | Religious | $90,000 |
| Young Life | Grand Forks, ND | Religous | $49,000 |
| Colorado Christian University | Lakewood, CO | Education | $40,000 |
| Dare to Share | Holly Springs, NC | Religious | $35,000 |
| Action Youth | Denver, CO | Service for children | $32,000 |
| Urban Youth Ministries | Aurora, CO | Religous | $25,000 |
| Elevate USA | Arvada, CO | Youth | $20,000 |
| Colorado University Foundation | Denver, CO | Education | $15,640 |
| Ace Scholarships | Greenwood Village, CO | Education | $15,000 |
| Ojai Youth Entertainment Studio | Ojai, CA | Education | $15,000 |
| Ywam San Diego | Chula Vista, CA | Religous | $12,500 |
| A Precious Child | Broomfield, CO | Religious | $10,000 |
| Colorado Uplift | Denver, CO | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Dillon Community Church | Dillon, CO | Religious | $10,000 |
| Faith in Practice | Houston, TX | Religious | $10,000 |
| Frontline Focus | Lowell, IN | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Hope in Our City | Denver, CO | Humanitarian/Religious | $10,000 |
| Live It Learn It | Washington, DC | Education | $10,000 |
| Mad Agriculture | Boulder, CO | Education | $10,000 |
| The Denver Street School | Denver, CO | Education | $10,000 |
| Bromwell PTA | Denver, CO | Education | $9,000 |
| Thorne Nature for All | Boulder, CO | Education | $8,000 |
| Young and Brave Foundation | Ventura, CA | Humanitarian | $8,000 |
| Better Life Ministries | Arvada, CO | Religous | $7,500 |
| East West Ministries | Addison, TX | Religious | $7,500 |
| Youth for Christ International | Centennial, CO | Christian | $7,500 |
| A Voice for Children | Denver, CO | Civic | $6,000 |
| Spark | Denver, CO | Education | $6,000 |
| Summit Foundation | Breckenridge, CO | Humanitarian | $5,500 |
| Concordia University | Seward, NE | Education | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Foundation | Superior, CO | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Greenwood Community Church | Greenwood Village, CO | Religious | $5,000 |
| Promise Keepers | Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $5,000 |
| The Master's Apprentice | Denver, CO | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Education | $5,000 |
| Ventura Charter School of Arts | Ventura, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Ventura High School | Ventura, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Word of Life | Greenwood Village, CO | Religous | $3,500 |
| Mile High Ministries | Denver, CO | Christian | $3,000 |
| Mission Church | Aurora, CO | Religious | $3,000 |
| Christ's Body Ministries | Denver, CO | Religious | $2,500 |
| Community Presbyterian Church Ventura | Ventura, CA | Religious | $2,500 |
| Keystone Science School | Keystone, CO | Education | $2,500 |
| Northern Arizona Unisversity | Flagstaff, AZ | Education | $2,500 |
| Woodlake Foundation | Woodlake, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| Boulder Valley School District | Boulder, CO | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Elic | Fort Collins, CO | International education | $2,000 |
| Food Share of Ventura County | Oxnard, CA | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Leadership Program of the Rockies | Denver, CO | Education | $2,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Environment | $2,000 |
| Friendship Bridge | Lakewood, CO | Education | $1,250 |
| Campus Crusade | Lafayette, CO | Religious | $1,000 |
| Kids Across America | Branson, MO | Christian | $1,000 |
| Dravat Syndrome | Cherry Hill, NJ | Humanitarian | $200 |
| Summit Co Animal Shelter | Frisco, CO | Humanitarian | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $694,690 | 58 |
| 2023 | $646,845 | 70 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349103155
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1568116
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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