The Doc Lewis Foundation

Their success is our success. Their joy is our joy.

The Doc Lewis Foundation operates as a public charity in support of individuals and families. We are hands-on. We stand to help lift the arms and spirits of people who have wonderful hearts and are working to overcome the challenges that have been set before them. This is our life’s work.

On the record

Status
501(c)(3) public charity, qualified under 509(a)(2)
EIN
84-1853646
Tax exemption
Issued by the IRS in June 2019
Based in
Fresno, California
Donations
Tax-deductible

See the public record on ProPublica

Who we serve

We are hands-on.

Individuals and families affected by cerebral palsy

Your contributions go directly to the Doc Lewis Foundation in support of our work with individuals and families affected by cerebral palsy. Doc knows it firsthand.

Kids and adults with special needs

We advocate for kids and adults with special needs, and Doc teaches them radio, voice-over and film.

Special Olympics athletes

We have been blessed to meet and support so many wonderful Special Olympics athletes, in Austria, Seattle and Abu Dhabi.

Because of you

We made it to the Special Olympics.

We have been blessed to meet and support so many wonderful Special Olympics athletes. Our volunteer work with the Special Olympics continued in 2019 at the World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi. Thank you for your love and support!

  • 2017AustriaSpecial Olympics World Winter Games
  • 2018SeattleSpecial Olympics USA Games
  • 2019Abu DhabiSpecial Olympics World Summer Games, United Arab Emirates
Athletes on a numbered medal podium at a Special Olympics World Games ceremony, with World Games banners behind them
A medal ceremony at the Special Olympics World Games. Photo from Doc.

2017

Special Olympics World Winter Games, Austria

2018

Special Olympics USA Games, Seattle

Give

Your support means everything.

The Doc Lewis Foundation relies on your charitable contributions to operate. Your financial support directly impacts how we fulfill our mission. There is so much that we would like to do.

Venmo

@Doc-Lewis-3
  1. Open the Venmo app and tap Pay/Request.
  2. Search for and add @Doc-Lewis-3.
  3. Enter an amount, add a note, and tap Pay.
Open Venmo

Cash App

$doclewisfoundation
  1. Open Cash App and enter the amount.
  2. Tap Pay and enter $doclewisfoundation.
  3. Enter what the payment is for, and tap Pay.
Open Cash App

Your donation is tax-deductible. Please confirm current tax law with your accountant or tax preparer.

If you’re thinking of sharing from your abundance and would like to know more about the Foundation, drop Doc an email at [email protected]. He would welcome the chance to give you a call and talk about the journey.

Questions

Good to know

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. The Doc Lewis Foundation is qualified as a 509(a)(2) public charitable organization under IRS Code 501(c)(3). Please confirm current tax law with your accountant or tax preparer.

What is the Foundation’s EIN?

84-1853646. The IRS issued its tax exemption in June 2019. You can see the public record on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.

What does the Foundation do?

It supports individuals and families affected by cerebral palsy. It is hands-on, it advocates for kids and adults with special needs, and Doc teaches them radio, voice-over and film. Its volunteer work has taken it to the Special Olympics in Austria (2017), Seattle (2018) and Abu Dhabi (2019).

How can a company give?

Email Doc’s team at [email protected]. The Foundation’s public charity status can help companies give under their charitable giving policies.