W Buford Lewis and Linda M Lewis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlexandria, Virginia · EIN 27-0400675 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$628K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
83% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Medical Center Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $19,500 |
| Corolla Education Foundation | Corolla, NC | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Duke University Foundation | Durham, NC | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Harvard Business School Foundation | Cambridge, MA | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Community in Crisis | Liberty Corner, NJ | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Harlem Village Academies | New York, NY | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Ninos Con Futuro Fundacion USA | Miami, FL | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Lsu Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $500 |
| The Hockaday School Annual Fund | Dallas, TX | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $500 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $98,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $135,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601829349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0400675
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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