The Gregory And Erica Lewis Family
Foundation M is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on education, health charities, animal welfare, and community service. It provides general support to organizations such as educational institutions, health-related charities, and animal rescue groups. The foundation emphasizes its commitment to enhancing community well-being through its grants. While it primarily operates in Georgia, it also extends its support to organizations in other states. Overall, Foundation M aims to make a positive impact through its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid-size Georgia-based nonprofit (often education, local health, animal welfare, or community service) seeking modest general operating or program support and able to demonstrate local ties or prior local impact.
Good Fit
- • Primary operations or programs based in Georgia or clear local connection to Atlanta-area communities.
- • Requesting modest amounts (hundreds to low five-figure range).
- • Purpose described as general operating or straightforward program support.
- • Ability to submit a concise written request that states amount and purpose.
- • Some existing relationship, introduction, or demonstrated local credibility.
Geography
Observed giving is strongly Georgia-focused: nearly all dollars (about 97%) went to Georgia organizations in the latest year despite a few out-of-state grants.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported seven distinct recipients in 2023 and repeated several grantees across two years, indicating a modestly diverse local portfolio rather than an extremely narrow beneficiary set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows three new recipients in 2023 and a public written-application route exists, which suggests new entrants can access funding; however high dollar concentration among a few grantees and a relationship-driven local pattern limit confidence that access is broadly open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
