Eden Prairie, MN

LEWIS SPORTS FOUNDATION

EIN 41-1928659

Education & Youth Development Youth Sports & Recreation Children & youth

Mission

LSF empowers youth to thrive on and off the field through year-round mentorship, academic guidance, and life-skills development. The foundation builds resilience, leadership and balanced-living among youth through structured sports programming, academic support and community partnerships.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About LEWIS SPORTS FOUNDATION

Founded in 1999 by Leo Lewis, the Lewis Sports Foundation (LSF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Eden Prairie, MN that uses sports and physical activity as vehicles for life-skills education, mentorship and academic support. Its stated focus is mentoring and training young athletes, promoting balanced living and partnering with schools and social-service agencies to expand access to extracurricular development.

LSF operates year-round programs (life-skills training, sports training and Sport & Society presentations), runs an annual awards dinner and the Leo Lewis Celebrity Golf Classic, and manages a grants and scholarship program. In the last 2–3 years the foundation has expanded its grant/scholarship offerings (program launched in 2025), produced sold-out fundraising events (2025 golf classic), and maintained community partnerships to deliver programming in local parks and schools.

Notable achievements

Grant & Scholarship Program (2025)

Launched a formal grant and scholarship program in 2025 to fund youth participation, local teams and individual student supports; committee and application processes were published on the foundation website for 2025 funding cycles.

Sold-out Celebrity Golf Classic (2025)

The 2025 Leo Lewis Celebrity Golf Classic sold out (over 170 golfers registered) and served as a major annual fundraiser supporting LSF programming and scholarships.

Member Impact Fund Award (2025)

Awarded a Member Impact Fund grant in 2025 (total award $10,000) through a regional funding program to support the foundation's community programming.

At a glance

Total assets: $110K
Annual revenue: $75K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1928659
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Website: lewissportsfoundation.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Verified and active 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 41-1928659) with annual IRS Form 990 filings; registered with the Minnesota Attorney General as an active charity.

Maintains a public web presence and donor profiles (organization website and listings on regional platforms), and is regularly referenced in local partner and event sponsor materials.

Community partnerships and sponsorships with local institutions and events (examples include program collaborations with Saint Paul Parks Conservancy and event sponsorships that have included partners such as 21st Century Bank and the Minnesota Vikings listed as event supporters).

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