Private foundation · EIN 75-2796384 · Beaumont, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joe Lewis and Vivian Lewis Scholarship Fund

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: 4 grants paid, $96K total, median $32K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$96K
Median grant
$32K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jarvis Christian CollegeHawkins, TXEducational$32K
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TXEducational$32K
Wiley CollegeMarshall, TXEducational$32K
Galilee Baptist ChurchMarshall, TXReligious$500

About this foundation

Joe Lewis and Vivian Lewis Scholarship Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Beaumont, Texas, administered in care of Hibernia National Bank, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Joe Lewis and Vivian Lewis Scholarship Fund 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 Joe Lewis and Vivian Lewis Scholarship Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $96K across 4 grants, a median of $32K.

Where does Joe Lewis and Vivian Lewis Scholarship Fund give?

Texas (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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