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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 86-0989236

TW Lewis Foundation

A private foundation in Phoenix, AZ. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 57 grants and $3.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Charitable Committee Co TW Lewis Co
PO Box 93487
Phoenix, AZ 85070
(480) 820-0807
Form and materials
Application may be submitted in any form. Applications should include information the applicants deem appropriate for such grants, contributions, etc.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations that provide programs and activities which improve the quality of life for people in need, with a special focus on the needs and educaiton of children.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $3,720,981

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $5,989,297

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,405,269

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $10,183,302

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,881,919

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $12,803,499

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,699,731

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $14,496,094

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,470,226

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $17,553,203

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,122,565

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $19,911,662

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,449,205

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $20,801,456

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,920,892

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $17,360,567

Grants paid in 2025

57 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $600,000
  2. Banner MD Anderson Cancer CenterPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $500,000
  3. Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $455,310
  4. Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA

    General purpose

    $400,000
  5. Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    General purpose

    $150,000
  6. Heard MuseumPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $110,000
  7. Phoenix Rescue MissionPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $105,000
  8. St Vincent de PaulPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $105,000
  9. Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KY

    General purpose

    $100,000
  10. Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZ

    General purpose

    $100,000
  11. Asbury UniversityWilmore, KY

    General purpose

    $100,000
  12. Holocaust MuseumWashington, DC

    General purpose

    $100,000
  13. ValleywisePhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $100,000
  14. Arizona Friends of Foster Children FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $52,500
  15. Sojourner CenterPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $52,500
  16. American StudioGig Harbor, WA

    General purpose

    $50,000
  17. Arizona Liberty NetworkTempe, AZ

    General purpose

    $50,000
  18. Goldwater InstitutePhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $50,000
  19. Sandra Day O'Connor InstitutePhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $50,000
  20. Young America's FoundationReston, VA

    General purpose

    $50,000
  21. Desert Botanical GardensPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $35,000
  22. Hope Women's CenterPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $27,500
  23. House of RefugeMesa, AZ

    General purpose

    $27,500
  24. Advancing American FreedomWashington, DC

    General purpose

    $25,000
  25. Dream City ChurchPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $25,000
  26. Fresh StartPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $25,000
  27. The Indigo FoundationNiwot, CO

    General purpose

    $25,000
  28. Not My KidScottsdale, AZ

    General purpose

    $25,000
  29. State Policy NetworkArlington, VA

    General purpose

    $25,000
  30. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    General purpose

    $25,000
  31. Young Life ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $25,000
  32. Phoenix SeminaryScottsdale, AZ

    General purpose

    $20,000
  33. The Phoenix Theatre CompanyPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $15,000
  34. American PhilanthropicHockessin, DE

    General purpose

    $13,671
  35. Accuracy in MediaWashington, DC

    General purpose

    $10,000
  36. American Cornerstone InstituteWashington, DC

    General purpose

    $10,000
  37. Common Sense InstituteGreenwood VLG, CO

    General purpose

    $10,000
  38. CommunioAlexandria, VA

    General purpose

    $10,000
  39. Harvest Compassion CenterPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $10,000
  40. Independent Women's ForumWinchester, VA

    General purpose

    $10,000
  41. Foundation for Economic EducationAtlanta, GA

    General purpose

    $5,000
  42. Future for KidsTempe, AZ

    General purpose

    $5,000
  43. Literary Society of the SouthwestChandler, AZ

    General purpose

    $5,000
  44. The Dream InstitutePhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $5,000
  45. Phoenix Christian Preparatory SchoolPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $5,000
  46. Phoenix Art MuseumPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $2,500
  47. The Joy Bus DinerPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $2,500
  48. Imprints of HonorPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $2,000
  49. Resurrection Street MinistryMesa, AZ

    General purpose

    $2,000
  50. Thrive ArizonaPeoria, AZ

    General purpose

    $2,000
  51. Wickenburg Cultural OrganizationWickenburg, AZ

    General purpose

    $2,000
  52. Center for the Rights of Abused ChildrenPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $1,000
  53. National Museum of Women in the ArtsWashington, DC

    General purpose

    $1,000
  54. Clare Boothe Luce CenterHerndon, VA

    General purpose

    $500
  55. Hastening IncHenderson, NV

    General purpose

    $500
  56. Holy Spirit Newman CenterPhoenix, AZ

    General purpose

    $500
  57. The Policy CircleWilmette, IL

    General purpose

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education7 grants $1,087,31041% of the total
  2. Health1 grant $600,00023% of the total
  3. Public affairs2 grants $200,0008% of the total
  4. Arts and culture7 grants $194,5007% of the total
  5. Human services5 grants $162,5006% of the total
  6. Civil rights4 grants $136,0005% of the total
  7. 7 other causes10 grants $240,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arizona36 grants $2,624,810
  2. Virginia5 grants $485,500
  3. District of Columbia6 grants $281,000
  4. Kentucky2 grants $200,000
  5. Washington1 grant $50,000
  6. Colorado2 grants $35,000
  7. Indiana1 grant $25,000
  8. Delaware1 grant $13,671
  9. Georgia1 grant $5,000
  10. Illinois1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Thomas Lewis SrCHAIRMAN Hours 2Pay $0
  • Janet LewisVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • John JacksonTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Nicole HoplinDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jeremy BeerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dana FingletonDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $51,528
  • Steve SmithEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 32Pay $208,000

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