Private foundation · EIN 94-3315538 · Duncan, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Helen Marie Lewis Medical Research 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: 4 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $30K. 50% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$1.2M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in OK
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wvu FoundationMorgantown, WVDonation for childrens rni & medical research$1.1M
Oklahoma Medical Research FoundatoiOklahoma City, OKAdvancing medical science and improving health through research$50K
California Youth ServicesLaguna Hills, CAProvide counseling and intervention for youth in troubled circumstances$10K
Community Foundation of OklahomaOklahoma City, OKServe charitable needs to improve oklahoma communities$1,000

By state: West Virginia 1 · Oklahoma 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Helen Marie Lewis Medical Research Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Duncan, Oklahoma, administered in care of Al Lewis, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Helen Marie Lewis Medical Research 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 Helen Marie Lewis Medical Research Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 4 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Helen Marie Lewis Medical Research Foundation give?

West Virginia (1 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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