The Carl Lewis Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1195817
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The Carl Lewis Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1195817. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The Carl Lewis Foundation is a fundraising charity, to provide funding to medical facilities treating and undertaking research into cancer; to provide assistance to persons suffering from cancer, and their families and carers; to advance the maintenance, conservation and protection of places of natural beauty and…” Its charitable objects are: “1. The relief of sickness and the promotion and preservation of good health of persons suffering from any form of cancer in particular but not exclusively by the provision of funding and financial assistance to medical facilities treating and undertaking research into the nature, causes, diagnosis and treatment of…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £24k and spending of £22.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£24k
Latest spending
£22.1k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £24k | £22.1k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £14.9k | £17.5k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £19.6k | £34.7k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £19.4k | £14.2k |
Charitable objects
1. The relief of sickness and the promotion and preservation of good health of persons suffering from any form of cancer in particular but not exclusively by the provision of funding and financial assistance to medical facilities treating and undertaking research into the nature, causes, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.2. To relieve the needs and promote and protect the physical and mental health of persons suffering from any form of cancer and their families and carers, by the provision of financial assistance, in order to improve the quality of life of the said beneficiaries.3. To benefit the public, by the provision of funding and financial assistance to organisations that advance and further the maintenance, conservation and protection of wildlife and its habitats, and places of natural beauty.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 4
What The Carl Lewis Foundation funds
The Carl Lewis Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £88.5k in total.
How to apply to The Carl Lewis Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Carl Lewis Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (carllewisfoundation.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Carl Lewis Foundation
Is The Carl Lewis Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Carl Lewis Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Carl Lewis Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Carl Lewis Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Carl Lewis Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Carl Lewis Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Carl Lewis Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £22.1k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £22.1k a year.
How large is The Carl Lewis Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Carl Lewis Foundation reported income of £24k and spending of £22.1k.
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