Private foundation · EIN 84-1568116 · Centennial, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard H Lewis Family 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: 58 grants paid, $695K total, median $6,000. 64% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
58
$695K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in CO
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Bible StudyReston, VAReligious$100K
Cherry Creek Presbyterian ChurchEnglewood, COReligious$90K
Young LifeGrand Forks, NDReligous$49K
Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, COEducation$40K
Dare to ShareHolly Springs, NCReligious$35K
Action YouthDenver, COService for children$32K
Urban Youth MinistriesAurora, COReligous$25K
Elevate USAArvada, COYouth$20K
Colorado University FoundationDenver, COEducation$16K
Ace ScholarshipsGreenwood Village, COEducation$15K
Ojai Youth Entertainment StudioOjai, CAEducation$15K
Ywam San DiegoChula Vista, CAReligous$13K
A Precious ChildBroomfield, COReligious$10K
Colorado UpliftDenver, COHumanitarian$10K
Denver Rescue MissionDenver, COHumanitarian$10K
Dillon Community ChurchDillon, COReligious$10K
Faith in PracticeHouston, TXReligious$10K
Frontline FocusLowell, INHumanitarian$10K
Hope in Our CityDenver, COHumanitarian/religious$10K
Live It Learn ItWashington, DCEducation$10K
Mad AgricultureBoulder, COEducation$10K
The Denver Street SchoolDenver, COEducation$10K
Bromwell PTADenver, COEducation$9,000
Thorne Nature for AllBoulder, COEducation$8,000
Young and Brave FoundationVentura, CAHumanitarian$8,000
Better Life MinistriesArvada, COReligous$7,500
East West MinistriesAddison, TXReligious$7,500
Youth for Christ InternationalCentennial, COChristian$7,500
A Voice for ChildrenDenver, COCivic$6,000
SparkDenver, COEducation$6,000
Summit FoundationBreckenridge, COHumanitarian$5,500
Concordia UniversitySeward, NEEducation$5,000
Cornerstone FoundationSuperior, COHumanitarian$5,000
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COHumanitarian$5,000
Greenwood Community ChurchGreenwood Village, COReligious$5,000
Promise KeepersColorado Springs, COReligious$5,000
The Master's ApprenticeDenver, COEducation$5,000
University of ArizonaTucson, AZEducation$5,000
Ventura Charter School of ArtsVentura, CAEducation$5,000
Ventura High SchoolVentura, CAEducation$5,000
Word of LifeGreenwood Village, COReligous$3,500
Mile High MinistriesDenver, COChristian$3,000
Mission ChurchAurora, COReligious$3,000
Christ's Body MinistriesDenver, COReligious$2,500
Community Presbyterian Church VenturaVentura, CAReligious$2,500
Keystone Science SchoolKeystone, COEducation$2,500
Northern Arizona UnisversityFlagstaff, AZEducation$2,500
Woodlake FoundationWoodlake, CAEducation$2,500
Boulder Valley School DistrictBoulder, COHumanitarian$2,000
ElicFort Collins, COInternational education$2,000
Food Share of Ventura CountyOxnard, CAHumanitarian$2,000
Leadership Program of the RockiesDenver, COEducation$2,000
National Park FoundationWashington, DCEnvironment$2,000
Friendship BridgeLakewood, COEducation$1,250
Campus CrusadeLafayette, COReligious$1,000
Kids Across AmericaBranson, MOChristian$1,000
Dravat SyndromeCherry Hill, NJHumanitarian$200
Summit Co Animal ShelterFrisco, COHumanitarian$100

By state: Colorado 37 · Virginia 1 · California 8 · North Dakota 1 · North Carolina 1 · Texas 2

About this foundation

Richard H Lewis Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Centennial, Colorado, administered in care of Richard H Lewis, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Richard H Lewis Family 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 Richard H Lewis Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $695K across 58 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Richard H Lewis Family Foundation give?

Colorado (37 grants), Virginia (1 grants), California (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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