PURPOSE
The purpose of the T.W. Lewis Foundation is to help children and families in need, impact youth through Christian education, support civic minded causes in our community, strengthen America, and build God’s Kingdom.VALUES
In both business and philanthropy, T.W. Lewis has always tried to adhere to these core values:- Honesty – Telling the truth, not cheating or stealing, being honest in all interactions.
- Integrity – Showing consistent character in our words and actions by saying what we believe and doing what we say.
- Hard work – Going the extra mile—voluntarily—to get the job done right and working with a sense of urgency.
- Reliability – Making good on our commitments. Following up as expected. Being dependable.
- Achievement – Setting goals, striving to improve and getting results.
- Compassion – Understanding other people’s point of view by showing empathy, decency and kindness for others.
HISTORY
Tom Lewis started his award-winning homebuilding organization, T.W. Lewis Company, in 1991, and in 2000, Tom and his wife Jan started the T.W. Lewis Foundation. Both the Company and the Foundation have been guided by Tom’s core values and underlying philosophy of treating people with respect, dealing honestly and fairly, being courteous and trustworthy, and keeping his commitments.T.W. LEWIS COMPANY
For over 20 years, T.W. Lewis Company earned a solid reputation for quality and customer satisfaction and was considered one of the best homebuilding companies in America.
The company built over 6,000 luxury homes and won many prestigious awards, including America’s Best Builder in 1998 and the National Housing Quality Gold Award in 2009.
In recognition of the company’s consistent performance, Tom Lewis was the first inductee into the National Housing Quality Hall of Fame.
In 2012, the T.W. Lewis Company was sold to David Weekley Homes, a large private homebuilding company who shared the values of quality and outstanding customer service.
In 2020, Tom Lewis published his bestselling book, “Solid Ground: A Foundation for Winning in Work and in Life.”
For questions or more information about the T.W. Lewis Company or investments, email: info@twlewis.com.
T.W. LEWIS FOUNDATION
The Foundation currently supports over 30 local and national nonprofit organizations helping children and families in need, youth education, the strengthening of America, and a variety of other community charities (click on the ‘Grant Partners’ button on the website for a current list of organizations the Foundation supports).
T.W. Lewis Foundation has also provided college scholarships for over 200 outstanding students to attend some of America’s best universities and in 2015 established the Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky.
Additionally, Tom and Jan made gifts to establish the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence at Banner Health and the Lewis Headache Center at Barrow Neurological Institute.
Tom and Jan Lewis not only contribute their treasure to worthy organizations, but also invest their time and talents by serving on various boards and working directly with the nonprofits to help guide them in expanding their impact. "To truly be successful, we need to continue to pursue worthy ideals in all facets of our lives, including personal, family, friendships, and career."
Tom Lewis