2021-11-15T19:58:29-06:00 2020-12-31 431109768 KPM CPAS PC 1445 E REPUBLIC RD SPRINGFIELD MO 65804 990 2020-01-01 472991671 DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC DREW 4177201890 1126 N BROADWAY - BLDG A SPRINGFIELD MO 65802 AMY BLANSIT CHAIRMAN 4177201890 2021-11-15 true AMY BLANSIT 888008888 TRAVIS WALKER CPA P00689265 4178824300 2021-11-15 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z AMY BLANSIT 1126 N BROADWAY - BLDG A SPRINGFIELD MO 65802 1254373 false X WWW.DREWLEWIS.ORG X 2015 MO BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING AND CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES. WE PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY AND TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES. 11 10 15 275 0 759156 948477 96855 165423 1630 10868 -1183 -2160 856458 1122608 5015 248350 0 266707 292875 0 13142 428819 282395 700541 823620 155917 298988 1653965 2438525 877786 1363196 776179 1075329 X OUR MISSION AT THE DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND SUPPORT UNDER-SERVED FAMILIES THROUGH PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS AND COACHING TO INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUILD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE PARTNER WITH EXISTING AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY HUBS, WHICH BOOST THE ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS. WE ACHIEVE THESE OUTCOMES THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, GARDEN-TO-TABLE INITIATIVES, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. false false 435400 50 176387 THE FAIRBANKS CONTINUES TO GROW AS A COMMUNITY HUB AND RECEIVED THE HUD DESIGNATION OF AN ENVISION CENTER. MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PARTNERS CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE AND USE THIS SPACE TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. LIFE360 DAYCARE, FAIRBANKS COFFEE SHOP, AND LIFE360 CHURCH CONTINUE TO OPERATE IN THE FACILITY. THE GEEK FOUNDATION AND THE MISSOURI CAREER CENTER JOINED AS A TENANTS AND COLLABORATORS FOR COMMUNITY BETTERMENT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. MISSOURI MENTORING PARTNERSHIP AND SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY GARDENS ALSO LEASE SPACE AND COLLABORATE ON SERVICES OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY. 292607 248300 DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION CONTINUED THE 1.3 MILLION GRANT, THE NORTHWEST PROJECT THROUGH 2020 AND WORKED ON REBRANDING THE PROGRAM AS THE REACHING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SUPPORT AND EDUCATION (RISE) PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES EXPANSION INTO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN MISSOURI. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGH FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING WEEKLY COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROGRAMS. DUE TO COVID-19 THE THURSDAY EVENING COMMUNITY DINNERS WERE POSTPONED AND LARGE WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS WERE ORGANIZED THROUGH THE OZARK FOOD HARVEST AND THE NATIONAL GUARD. AN AVERAGE OF 900 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED WEEKLY FOOD APRIL THROUGH AUGUST AND THEN MONTHLY SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER. THE RISE PROGRAMMING ON THURSDAY EVENINGS WERE TRANSFERRED TO ONLINE FORMATS AND CLASSES CONTINUED TO WORK TO BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL WHILE OFFERING EDUCATION ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, FAMILY DYNAMICS AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS. CARES ACT FUNDS WERE USED TO INCENTIVIZE PARTICIPATION AND ALSO HELPED FAMILIES REMAINED HOUSED AND BASIC NEEDS MET THROUGH THE PANDEMIC. FAMILIES WERE STILL ABLE TO PICK UP FOOD RESOURCES; DIAPER AND HYGIENE RESOURCES AS NEEDED THROUGH 2020. A LOAN CONSOLIDATION AND CREDIT REPAIR PROGRAM WITH MULTIPLI CREDIT UNION CONTINUES TO REBANK FAMILIES TO SET THEM UP FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE NORTHWEST PROJECT/RISE INCLUDE OVER 52 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. 50936 OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES INCLUDED: 1) VACCINATION EDUCATION, VACCINATION CLINICS, AND OTHER HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES WERE PROVIDED ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE FAIRBANKS. 2) HOSTED 6TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENT, FASHION FORWARD, WHICH FEATURES CHILDREN OF NORTHWEST SPRINGFIELD MODELING A BACK-TO-SCHOOL OUTFIT (WHICH THEY GET TO KEEP) IN A FASHION SHOW AND SHARING THEIR DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE. THIS EVENT WAS VIRTUAL IN 2020 TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES FROM COVID- 19. 3) CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF "THE BLUE HOUSE PROJECT" WHICH PURCHASES HOMES IN NORTHWEST SPRINGFIELD, UPDATES THE HOMES TO MODERN STANDARDS AND THEN OFFERS THEM ON A RENT TO OWN BASIS TO NORTHWEST PROJECT/RISE MEMBERS. THE PROJECT NOW OWNS 6 HOMES. 1 HOME WAS SOLD TO AN LMI FAMILY. 4) CONTINUE PROGRAMMING THROUGH MISSOURI FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT THE HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE. THE HHI ENTAILS HOME VISITS AND EDUCATION TO ADDRESS AND MITIGATE ISSUES IN THE HOME THAT CAN CREATE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS. THIS IS THE FINAL YEAR OF THE FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM. 5) GRAND OPENING ON PHASE 3 OF THE FAIRBANKS, EXPANDING OFFICE AND RESOURCE SPACE BY 14,000 SQ FT 6) STRENGTHENED ONLINE CURRICULUM AND ONLINE PORTAL WITH COVID-19 AND INCORPORATION OF ZOOM OPTIONS. RISE CONTINUED IN AURORA AND SALEM AND EXPANSION IS PLANNED IN 5 OTHER RURAL COMMUNITIES. 7) THE FAIRBANKS BIKE SHOP, POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTED BY SBC ATHLETICS COMMUNITY, PROVIDES BICYCLE EDUCATION, FREE HELMETS FOR KIDS, FREE BIKE REPAIR AND LOW-COST BIKES. 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THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY REQUESTING RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS TO AFFIRM THAT FUNDS MUST BE USED SOLELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GRANT REQUEST. REPORTS ARE REQUESTED FROM TIME TO TIME AS APPROPRIATE. EMILEE BLANSIT FAMILY MEMBER 16418 EMPLOYMENT false BLANSIT CONSULTING LLC FAMILY MEMBER 38479 CONSTRUCTION false SCHEDULE L, PART V SCH L, PART IV BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS LINE (1)(B) FAMILY MEMBER OF CHAIRMAN AMY BLANSIT LINE (2)(B) FAMILY MEMBER OF CHAIRMAN AMY BLANSIT FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OUR MISSION AT THE DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND SUPPORT UNDER-SERVED FAMILIES THROUGH PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS AND COACHING TO INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUILD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE PARTNER WITH EXISTING AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY HUBS, WHICH BOOST THE ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS. WE ACHIEVE THESE OUTCOMES THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, GARDEN-TO-TABLE INITIATIVES, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION CONTINUED THE 1.3 MILLION GRANT, THE NORTHWEST PROJECT THROUGH 2020 AND WORKED ON REBRANDING THE PROGRAM AS THE REACHING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SUPPORT AND EDUCATION (RISE) PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES EXPANSION INTO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN MISSOURI. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGH FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING WEEKLY COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROGRAMS. DUE TO COVID-19 THE THURSDAY EVENING COMMUNITY DINNERS WERE POSTPONED AND LARGE WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS WERE ORGANIZED THROUGH THE OZARK FOOD HARVEST AND THE NATIONAL GUARD. AN AVERAGE OF 900 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED WEEKLY FOOD APRIL THROUGH AUGUST AND THEN MONTHLY SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER. THE RISE PROGRAMMING ON THURSDAY EVENINGS WERE TRANSFERRED TO ONLINE FORMATS AND CLASSES CONTINUED TO WORK TO BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL WHILE OFFERING EDUCATION ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, FAMILY DYNAMICS AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS. CARES ACT FUNDS WERE USED TO INCENTIVIZE PARTICIPATION AND ALSO HELPED FAMILIES REMAINED HOUSED AND BASIC NEEDS MET THROUGH THE PANDEMIC. FAMILIES WERE STILL ABLE TO PICK UP FOOD RESOURCES; DIAPER AND HYGIENE RESOURCES AS NEEDED THROUGH 2020. A LOAN CONSOLIDATION AND CREDIT REPAIR PROGRAM WITH MULTIPLI CREDIT UNION CONTINUES TO REBANK FAMILIES TO SET THEM UP FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE NORTHWEST PROJECT/RISE INCLUDE OVER 52 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES INCLUDED: 1) VACCINATION EDUCATION, VACCINATION CLINICS, AND OTHER HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES WERE PROVIDED ONLINE AND IN PERSON AT THE FAIRBANKS. 2) HOSTED 6TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENT, FASHION FORWARD, WHICH FEATURES CHILDREN OF NORTHWEST SPRINGFIELD MODELING A BACK-TO-SCHOOL OUTFIT (WHICH THEY GET TO KEEP) IN A FASHION SHOW AND SHARING THEIR DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE. THIS EVENT WAS VIRTUAL IN 2020 TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES FROM COVID- 19. 3) CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF "THE BLUE HOUSE PROJECT" WHICH PURCHASES HOMES IN NORTHWEST SPRINGFIELD, UPDATES THE HOMES TO MODERN STANDARDS AND THEN OFFERS THEM ON A RENT TO OWN BASIS TO NORTHWEST PROJECT/RISE MEMBERS. THE PROJECT NOW OWNS 6 HOMES. 1 HOME WAS SOLD TO AN LMI FAMILY. 4) CONTINUE PROGRAMMING THROUGH MISSOURI FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT THE HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE. THE HHI ENTAILS HOME VISITS AND EDUCATION TO ADDRESS AND MITIGATE ISSUES IN THE HOME THAT CAN CREATE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS. THIS IS THE FINAL YEAR OF THE FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM. 5) GRAND OPENING ON PHASE 3 OF THE FAIRBANKS, EXPANDING OFFICE AND RESOURCE SPACE BY 14,000 SQ FT 6) STRENGTHENED ONLINE CURRICULUM AND ONLINE PORTAL WITH COVID-19 AND INCORPORATION OF ZOOM OPTIONS. RISE CONTINUED IN AURORA AND SALEM AND EXPANSION IS PLANNED IN 5 OTHER RURAL COMMUNITIES. 7) THE FAIRBANKS BIKE SHOP, POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTED BY SBC ATHLETICS COMMUNITY, PROVIDES BICYCLE EDUCATION, FREE HELMETS FOR KIDS, FREE BIKE REPAIR AND LOW-COST BIKES. THIS PROGRAM GREATLY EXPANDING DURING COVID-19 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE BOARD CHAIR AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING AND RELAY PERTINENT INFORMATION BACK TO THE FULL BOARD. ALL BOARD MEMBERS MAY GENERALLY REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY SIGN AFFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE BOARD MEMBER ABSTAINS FROM VOTING ON ANY MATTER IN WHICH THERE IS A CONFLICT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION FOR ALL TOP OFFICIALS USING COMPARABLE DATA FROM OTHER LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE ORGANIZATIONS WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.