The Long Lewis Foundation
Invitation OnlyMuscle Shoals, Alabama · EIN 46-3747942 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$845K
Organizations funded318
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
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
10% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Tree | Birmingham, AL | Operational support | $62,450 |
| Fca | Kansas City, MO | Operational support | $31,700 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Operational support | $25,000 |
| The Childrens Foundation | Detroit, MI | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids | Montgomery, AL | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Highland Park Baptist Church | Muscle Shoals, AL | Operational support | $17,250 |
| Trinity Memorial Funeral Home | Muscle Shoals, AL | Operational support | $13,560 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Shoals | Sheffield, AL | Operational support | $12,500 |
| The Rescue Me Project | Muscle Shoals, AL | Operational support | $12,400 |
| Lifesource | Hartselle, AL | Operational support | $12,076 |
| Tri-State Inspirational Broadcasting | Florence, AL | Operational support | $11,200 |
| Real Life Church | Florence, AL | Operational support | $10,500 |
| Russellville First Methodist Church | Russellville, AL | Operational support | $10,306 |
| Arc of the Shoals Special Olympics | Tuscumbia, AL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Common Ground Shoals | Florence, AL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Florence Allstars | Florence, AL | Opperational support | $10,000 |
| Global Missions of Mercy | Muscle Shoals, AL | Operational support | $8,100 |
| Kingdom Connections International | Florence, AL | Operational support | $8,100 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operational support | $7,929 |
| Hills Recovery Center | Killen, AL | Operational support | $7,600 |
| Life on Wheels | Oak Brook, IL | Operational support | $7,500 |
| Sheffield Utilities | Sheffield, AL | Opperational support | $6,749 |
| The Miracle House | Florence, AL | Operational support | $6,600 |
| Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc | Montgomery, AL | Operational support | $6,500 |
| March of Dimes | Birmingham, AL | Operational support | $6,500 |
| The Lotus Recovery House | Florence, AL | Operational support | $6,400 |
| Salvation Army | Charlotte, NC | Operational support | $6,278 |
| Crossroads Community Outreach | Florence, AL | Operational support | $6,200 |
| Breaking Barriers Automotive | Homewood, AL | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Shoals Christian School | Florence, AL | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Foodland Plus | Florence, AL | Opperational support | $5,978 |
| Willams Funeral Home | Florence, AL | Operational support | $5,944 |
| Lee Heights Baptist Church | Florence, AL | Operational support | $5,500 |
| Magic Moments | Birmingham, AL | Operational support | $5,500 |
| Church of Highlands | Birmingham, AL | Operational support | $5,400 |
| Fbc Rogersville | Rogersville, AL | Operational support | $5,200 |
| Tlc Recovery | Somerville, AL | Operational support | $5,200 |
| Florence Utilities | Florence, AL | Operational suppoer | $5,110 |
| Lifeway Christian Stores | Brentwood, TN | Operational support | $5,036 |
| Building Believers in Christ | Tuscumbia, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Caringplace of the Shoals Inc | Florence, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Colbert-Lauderdale Baptist Association | Sheffield, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Cramer Childrens Center | Florence, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Alabama | Hoover, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| First Priority of North Alabama | Madison, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Russellville Dream Center | Russellville, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| The Alliance | Birmingham, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| The Birthday Fairy Inc | Florence, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| The Exceptional Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| The Mark Forester Foundation | Bpalm Beach Gardens, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Three Hots and a Cot | Birmingham, AL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Welcome Inc | Encino, CA | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Redemption Shoals | Muscle Shoals, AL | Operational support | $4,740 |
| Outreach Outdoors | Florence, AL | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Tri-Cities Fop Lodge #5 | Nashville, TN | Operational support | $4,400 |
| Helen Keller Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Operational support | $4,150 |
| Sheffield First United Methodist Church | Sheffield, AL | Operational support | $3,600 |
| The Meal Barrel Project | Sheffield, AL | Operational support | $3,580 |
| Natl Federation of the Blind Al Affiliate | Mobile, AL | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Prattville YMCA | Prattville, AL | Operational support | $3,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 318 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $844,737 | 318 |
| 2023 | $563,492 | 225 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349107524
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3747942
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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