Private foundation · EIN 46-7086359 · Columbus, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles E Lewis and Sara J Lewis Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $69K total, median $69K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$69K
Median grant
$69K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Muskingum Perry & Morgan Counties IncZanesville, OHGeneral operating$69K

About this foundation

Charles E Lewis and Sara J Lewis Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of Huntington National Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Charles E Lewis and Sara J Lewis Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Charles E Lewis and Sara J Lewis Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $69K across 1 grants, a median of $69K.

Where does Charles E Lewis and Sara J Lewis Charitable Tr give?

Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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