Lewis Foundation

Lewis Foundation is a private foundation based in Aspen, Colorado with $146.1M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$146.1Mtotal assets
2002IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Lewis Foundation has awarded

8 grantees · $8.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Aspen Community Foundation $4M
  • The Aspen Institute Inc $1.2M
  • Aspen Art Museum Foundation $1M
  • The Barack Obama Foundation $1M
  • Earthjustice $500K
  • Aspen Center For Environmental Studies $200K
  • Utah Film Center $150K
  • Media Collective Inc $100K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$283K
  • FY2019$1.7M
  • FY2020$5.2M
  • FY2021$1.7M
  • FY2022$2.2M
  • FY2023$8.2M

About Lewis Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersAspen, Colorado
  • EIN412063101
  • IRS ruling2002

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lewis Foundation?

Lewis Foundation is a private foundation based in Aspen, Colorado with $146.1M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Lewis Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Lewis Foundation?

Lewis Foundation's EIN is 412063101. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Lewis Foundation?

Private foundations like Lewis Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Lewis Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.