Dorothy V & N Logan Lewis Foundation Inc

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $3.16 million
• Success Rate: Not publicly available
• Decision Time: Not publicly documented
• Grant Range: $10,000 - $1.6 million
• Geographic Focus: Macon, Georgia (exclusively)

Contact Details

• Phone: (478) 749-1727
• Email: jmcgoldrick@martinsnow.com
• Address: 240 Third Street, Macon, GA 31201
• Contact Person: John T. McGoldrick Jr., Secretary/Treasurer
• Website: None (private foundation without public web presence)

Overview

Established in 1979, the Dorothy V. & N. Logan Lewis Foundation is a private family foundation operating as an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. With total assets of approximately $64.3 million and annual grant distribution of $3.16 million, it represents one of the more substantial private foundations serving Macon-Bibb County. The foundation's grantmaking is exclusively focused on organizations in Macon, with a dominant commitment to Catholic education that has remained consistent for over two decades. Making only 9-11 strategic grants annually, the foundation concentrates significant resources on a consistent cohort of established local institutions.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

• Catholic Education Grants: $230,000 - $1.6M (primary focus - represents ~95% of annual giving)
• General Education Grants: Variable amounts for non-Catholic private schools and higher education
• Arts & Culture Grants: Support for established Macon cultural institutions
• Human Services Grants: $10,000 - $75,000 for basic needs and youth development

Priority Areas

• Catholic K-12 education (dominant priority)
• Private education institutions
• Arts and cultural organizations in Macon
• Human services and youth development
• Community development initiatives

What They Don't Fund

• Organizations outside Macon, Georgia (absolute geographic restriction)
• Public schools (strong preference for private institutions)
• Organizations outside their stated fields of interest

Governance and Leadership

• Matthew G. McKenna (President) - Mount de Sales Academy alumnus, Harvard MBA, former strategy consultant
• Jarome Gautreaux (Vice President)
• John T. McGoldrick Jr. (Secretary/Treasurer) - Attorney at Martin Snow LLP, trustee of Mount de Sales Academy
• Chris R. Sheridan (Director)

The board maintains deep connections to Macon's Catholic community, with personal ties to many grantee organizations.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

The foundation accepts unsolicited applications but has no public website or online portal. Contact the foundation directly to request the application form:

• Call (478) 749-1727
• Email jmcgoldrick@martinsnow.com
• Write to 240 Third Street, Macon, GA 31201

Decision Timeline

Applications accepted twice annually:

• April 1 deadline
• November 15 deadline

Decision timeframes not publicly documented but likely within weeks of deadlines given small grant volume.

Success Rates

Highly competitive - foundation makes only 9-11 grants annually to approximately 20 organizations over 5-year periods, indicating strong preference for established relationships.

Reapplication Policy

No formal policy documented. Pattern shows successful repeat grants to core grantees.

Application Success Factors

• Catholic institutional identity is paramount - Catholic schools receive ~95% of total funding
• Macon-exclusive focus is non-negotiable - No exceptions for regional or statewide projects
• Private schools strongly preferred - Public school programs unlikely to compete successfully
• Existing relationships drive funding - Board connections to Mount de Sales Academy and other grantees illustrate relationship-driven model
• Demonstrated institutional stability matters - Largest grants go to well-established organizations
• Specific, tangible needs resonate - Technology initiatives, infrastructure, student support programs have succeeded
• Direct contact before applying is essential - Call or email to obtain application form and verify current priorities

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• Catholic schools in Macon should prioritize this funder as a major prospect
• Contact foundation directly - no website or public guidelines exist
• Geographic restriction to Macon is absolute with no exceptions
• Foundation funds same ~20 organizations repeatedly - new applicants face high competition
• Board members have direct ties to major grantees (Mount de Sales, Family Advancement Ministries)
• Apply by April 1 or November 15 deadlines after obtaining application form
• Grant sizes vary widely ($10K-$1.6M) with Catholic education receiving largest awards

References

1. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Dorothy V & N Logan Lewis Foundation Inc. Financial data and 990-PF filings. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/581365128. Accessed February 2026.

2. Cause IQ - The Dorothy V and N Logan Lewis Foundation profile. https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/dorothy-v-n-logan-lewis-foundation-inc,581365128/. Accessed February 2026.

3. Inside Philanthropy - Dorothy V. and Logan Lewis Foundation grants profile. https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/find-a-grant-places/georgia-grants/dorothy-v-and-logan-lewis-foundation. Accessed February 2026.

4. Instrumentl - 990 Report with grant counts and ranges. https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/dorothy-v-and-logan-lewis-foundation-inc. Accessed February 2026.

5. Community Foundation of Central Georgia - Affiliate relationship context. https://cfcga.org/about/. Accessed February 2026.