Drew Lewis Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Drew Lewis Foundation Inc is located in Springfield, MO. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Drew Lewis Foundation Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Drew Lewis Foundation Inc 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 12/2021, Drew Lewis Foundation Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 57.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $656.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 44.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING AND CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES. WE PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY AND TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FAIRBANKS CONTINUES TO GROW AS A COMMUNITY HUB AND RECEIVED THE HUD DESIGNATION OF AN ENVISION CENTER. MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PARTNERS CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE AND USE THIS SPACE TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. LIFE360 DAYCARE, FAIRBANKS COFFEE SHOP, AND LIFE360 CHURCH CONTINUE TO OPERATE IN THE FACILITY. THE GEEK FOUNDATION AND THE MISSOURI CAREER CENTER JOINED AS A TENANTS AND COLLABORATORS FOR COMMUNITY BETTERMENT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. MISSOURI MENTORING PARTNERSHIP AND SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY GARDENS ALSO LEASE SPACE AND COLLABORATE ON SERVICES OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY.


DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION CONTINUED THE 1.3 MILLION GRANT, THE NORTHWEST PROJECT THROUGH 2021 AND WORKED ON REBRANDING THE PROGRAM AS THE REACHING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SUPPORT AND EDUCATION (RISE) PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES EXPANSION INTO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN MISSOURI. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGH FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING WEEKLY COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROGRAMS. DUE TO COVID-19 THE THURSDAY EVENING COMMUNITY DINNERS WERE POSTPONED AND LARGE WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS WERE ORGANIZED THROUGH THE OZARK FOOD HARVEST AND THE NATIONAL GUARD. AN AVERAGE OF 900 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED WEEKLY FOOD JANUARY THROUGH AUGUST. THE RISE PROGRAMMING ON THURSDAY EVENINGS REMAINED IN ONLINE FORMATS AND CLASSES CONTINUED TO WORK TO BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL WHILE OFFERING EDUCATION ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, FAMILY DYNAMICS AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS. CARES ACT FUNDS WERE USED TO INCENTIVIZ PARTICIPATION AND ALSO HELPED FAMILIES REMAINED HOUSED AND BASIC NEEDS MET THROUGH THE PANDEMIC. FAMILIES WERE STILL ABLE TO PICK UP FOOD RESOURCES; DIAPER AND HYGIENE RESOURCES AS NEEDED THROUGH 2021. A LOAN CONSOLIDATION AND CREDIT REPAIR PROGRAM WITH MULTIPLI CREDIT UNION CONTINUES TO REBANK FAMILIES TO SET THEM UP FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE NORTHWEST PROJECT/RISE INCLUDE OVER 52 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.


OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES INCLUDED: 1. VACCINATION EDUCATION, VACCINATION CLINICS, AND OTHER HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES WERE PROVIDED ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE FAIRBANKS. 2. HOSTED 7TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENT, FASHION FORWARD, WHICH FEATURES CHILDREN OF NORTHWEST SPRINGFIELD MODELING A BACK-TO-SCHOOL OUTFIT (WHICH THEY GET TO KEEP) IN A FASHION SHOW AND SHARING THEIR DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE. THIS EVENT WAS VIRTUAL IN 2021 TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES FROM COVID- 19. 3. CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF "THE BLUE HOUSE PROJECT" WHICH PURCHASES HOMES IN NORTHWEST SPRINGFIELD, UPDATES THE HOMES TO MODERN STANDARDS AND THEN OFFERS THEM ON A RENT TO OWN BASIS TO NORTHWEST PROJECT/RISE MEMBERS. THE PROJECT NOW OWNS 11 HOMES. 2 HOMES WERE SOLD TO AN LMI FAMILY. 4. STRENGTHENED ONLINE CURRICULUM AND ONLINE PORTAL WITH COVID-19 AND INCORPORATION OF ZOOM OPTIONS. RISE CONTINUED IN AURORA AND SALEM AND EXPANSION TO MONETT AND IS PLANNED IN 3 OTHER RURAL COMMUNITIES. 5. THE FAIRBANKS BIKE SHOP, POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTED BY SBC ATHLETICS COMMUNITY, PROVIDES BICYCLE EDUCATION, FREE HELMETS FOR KIDS, FREE BIKE REPAIR AND LOW-COST BIKES. THIS PROGRAM GREATLY EXPANDING DURING COVID-19


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amy Blansit
Chairman
$33,571
Nate Dunville
Vice Chairma
$0
Travis Walker CPA
Treasurer
$0
Barbra Wallace
Secretary
$0
Keith Laferriere
Board Member
$0
Dan Cobb
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$8,088
Related organizations$0
Government grants $10,149
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,281,279
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $102,990
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,299,516
Total Program Service Revenue$182,818
Investment income $536
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $16,317
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$3,513
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,495,674

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Drew Lewis Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $15,984.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$8,312
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$7,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$172
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