Lewer Foundation is located in Raymondville, TX. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking 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. Lewer 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 03/2022, Lewer Foundation generated $110.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $107.5k during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD AND CONGREGATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH IT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DONATIONS GRANTED TO CHURCHES, SEMINARIES AND ORGANIZATIONS AFFILIATED
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
J Klostermann Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Steele President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cheryl Cox Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joyce Buffo Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Lewer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janice Lewer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $668 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $110,182 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $110,850 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $107,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $107,500 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,315 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $253,828 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $303,143 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $303,143 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $303,143 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lewer Foundation has awarded $93,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: SEMINARY | $38,000 |
Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: SEMINARY | $35,000 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: GEN FUND | $10,000 |
Casper, WY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Arnall Family Foundation Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $11,371,239 | $12,792,638 |
Houston Endowment Inc Houston, TX | $2,683,938,862 | $265,655,014 |
J E And L E Mabee Foundation Inc Midland, TX | $754,241,961 | $130,151,698 |
Rainwater Charitable Foundation Fort Worth, TX | $856,887,520 | $46,265,349 |
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Ardmore, OK | $1,183,090,626 | $85,581,097 |
Kinder Foundation Houston, TX | $141,449,180 | $60,608,944 |
Rees-Jones Foundation Dallas, TX | $0 | $116,553,438 |
Meadows Foundation Incorporated Dallas, TX | $777,502,701 | $134,484,682 |
Rob And Melani Walton Foundation Bentonviille, AR | $541,056,642 | $120,568,910 |
Amon G Carter Foundation Fort Worth, TX | $464,730,205 | $54,557,293 |
Wend Ii Inc Bentonville, AR | $174,655,774 | $207,303,582 |
Anne And Henry Zarrow Foundation Tulsa, OK | $347,173,230 | $36,385,260 |