The Lewis Foundation
Invitation OnlyAspen, Colorado · EIN 41-2063101 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.7M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$1,000,000
Total assets$146.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Basalt, CO | Support nonprofit organizations by connecting donors to community needs | $1,000,000 |
| Aspen Country Day School Inc | Aspen, CO | Teacher wellness fund | $1,000,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | General support | $1,000,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Washington, DC | Food & society program | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,700,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $8,150,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503209349100120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2063101
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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