Our Vision and Purpose

The Grigg Lewis Foundation has as its vision and purpose to continue the philanthropic works that began with and were carried on by Henrietta G. Lewis during her lifetime.

Our areas of greatest interest include Arts & Culture, Community Improvements, Educational Programming, Health & Wellness Programs (non-clinical), Local Historical Preservation, Senior Programs and Youth Programs, with a heavy focus on benefitting the residents of Eastern Niagara County.

Whether the Foundation provides your program with financial assistance or not, our staff is available to provide program evaluations and to assist you in creating relationships, and promoting partnerships within our community.

Our History & Founder • Board of Directors • Staff

2025 Board Meetings and Information Deadlines

Letters of inquiry to be received no later than:

January 12, 2025

April 20, 2025

*July 6, 2025

October 5, 2025

Application Deadline:

February 2, 2025

May 4, 2025

*July 20, 2025

October 19, 2025

Board Meeting Dates:

March 26, 2025

June 19, 2025

*September 15, 2025

December 10, 2025

*Third Quarter – all grants of $90,000.00 or more will be reviewed at our third quarter meeting. Smaller grants will be scheduled at our staff’s discretion.

“Thank you so much for your support! We are so grateful to have you as a partner.”

“On behalf of our Members, Board of Trustees, and Staff, I would like to thank you for your generous grant…to help fund our Senior Centre Building Project."

“Thank you so much for your continued support of St. John’s St Vincent de Paul’s “Kids to Camp” Program. It is so much appreciated!

“Your gift is making a profound difference in the lives of the next generation of girl leaders by providing them with the opportunity to experience Girl Scouting and all it has to offer. On behalf of the girls we serve, thank you for your most generous support.”

“We are so grateful for the generous gift from the Grigg Lewis Foundation. Thank you!”

"Thank you so much for the Grigg Lewis Foundation's gift to the American Red Cross, Western New York Chapter. By supporting the urgent needs of our mission in Niagara County, your support gives hope every day to people facing life's emergencies. "

“Thank you for your Core group grant…to the Erie Canal Discovery Center. Once again, it will be very important in helping us to serve the public for another year.”

The Foundation