The Lewis and Butler Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Virginia · EIN 54-6061170 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$371K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 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
35% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virignia Museum of Fine Arts | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $115,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $52,250 |
| Weinstein Jewish Community Center | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $40,000 |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company | Washington, DC | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Youth Learning As Citizens Environmental Scientist | Washington, DC | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Virginia Repertory Theatre | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $12,000 |
| Congregation Beth Ahabah | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Studio Theatre | Washington, DC | Operating support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Richmond | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Visual Arts of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Bard Prison Initiative | Annandaleonhudson, NY | Operating support | $7,500 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | Miarmi Beach, FL | Operating support | $6,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art | Norfolk, VA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Cindy Neuschwander Scholarship Fund | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Daily Planet Health Services | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Firehouse Thatre | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| K Dance | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| The Richmond Ballet | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Feedmore | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $4,500 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, VA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Harry Young Chair at Vcu School of Medicine | Rcihmodn, VA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Project Innocence | New York, NY | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Community Idea Station | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Vcu School of Arts Pollack Society | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Operating support | $600 |
| Friends Association for Children | Richmond, VA | Operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $370,850 | 31 |
| 2023 | $389,600 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349102465
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6061170
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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