Lewis Foundation is located in Aspen, CO. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lewis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Lewis Foundation generated $13.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.0m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Lewis Foundation has awarded 50 individual grants totaling $28,090,527. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adam J Lewis President | 2 | $0 | |
Melony M Lewis Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Summit Rock Advisors Lp | 12/30/23 | $267,729 |
Apercen Partners Llc | 12/30/23 | $98,452 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,998,193 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $1,267,818 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $197,686 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $336,816 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $528,466 |
| Total Revenue | $12,992,163 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $63,992 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $76,523 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $559,051 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $12,395,157 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $12,954,208 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250,000 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,420,920 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $83,743,692 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $372,703 |
| Total assets | $132,051,517 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,000 |
| Grants payable | $4,824,735 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,832,735 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lewis Foundation has awarded $13,150,000 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASPEN ART MUSEUM FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $200,000 |
ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BY CONNECTING DONORS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS | $4,000,000 |
EARTHJUSTICE PURPOSE: NEVER REST CAMPAIGN | $500,000 |
MEDIA COLLECTIVE INC PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY FILM PRODUCTION | $100,000 |
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC PURPOSE: FOOD & SOCIETY PROGRAM | $200,000 |