Private foundation · EIN 41-2063101 · Aspen, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lewis Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $6.7M total, median $1.0M. 43% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$6.7M
Median grant
$1.0M
Stays in CO
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$146M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $6.7M; Part I reports $4.7M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DCGeneral support$2.0M
Aspen Community FoundationBasalt, COSupport nonprofit organizations by connecting donors to community needs$1.0M
Aspen Country Day School IncAspen, COTeacher wellness fund$1.0M
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, COGeneral support$1.0M
The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DCGeneral support$1.0M
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$500K
The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DCFood & society program$200K

By state: District of Columbia 3 · Colorado 3 · California 1

About this foundation

Lewis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Aspen, Colorado, administered in care of Apercen Partners LLC, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lewis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.7M across 7 grants, a median of $1.0M.

Where does Lewis Foundation give?

District of Columbia (3 grants), Colorado (3 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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