The Foundation

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 benefiting 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.

2026 Board Meetings and Information Deadlines

Letters of inquiry to be received no later than:

January 11, 2026

  April 19, 2026

*July 12, 2026

October 4, 2026

 

Application Deadline:

February 1, 2026

May 3, 2026

*July 26, 2026

October 18, 2026

Board Meeting Dates:

March 26, 2026

June 23, 2026

*September 25, 2026

December 10, 2026

*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. 

2024 Financial Data

Total Financial Assets: $49,749,882.00
Total Number of Grants Awarded: 105
Total Value of Grants Awarded: $1,319,185.00

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