Boca Raton Lions Activities Inc
Accepts applications
Boca Raton Lions Activities Inc is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $16,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $4,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$305,600
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $16,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17,000 | 13 | $318,298 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | 13 | $311,126 |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 13 | $305,600 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Gerard Thorn PO Box 294338, Boca Raton, FL 33429 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 395-9122 |
| What to submit | Letter explaining purpose and amount - must be 501(c)(3) org |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be 501 (c)(3) organizations (diabetes, sight) |
What Boca Raton Lions Activities Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $13,400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $600 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Paul II Academy | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Boca Braves | Athletic support | $3,500 |
| Lions Club International Foundation | International prevention blindness | $1,500 |
| Wayne Barton Study Center | Community project-children in need | $1,000 |
| Florida Lions Foundation | Eye care grants for needy | $1,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands | Meals for the poor | $800 |
| Dec My Room | Decor hospital rooms cancer children | $600 |
| Broward College Foundation | Scholarship fund | $600 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | Training of guide dogs | $500 |
| Conklin Center | Instructions multi-handicapped blind | $500 |
| Florida Lions Eye Bankjmh | Cornea fund | $500 |
| Lions Diabetes Awareness | Diabetes screening and services | $500 |
| Leader Dogs | Training of dogs for the blind | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerard Thorn
- Hazel McIntyer
- Vern Stille
- Ralph Russo
- Trudy Stemplinger
- Kittie Richardson
Questions people ask
Does Boca Raton Lions Activities Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Boca Raton Lions Activities Inc give?
$16,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs Boca Raton Lions Activities Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerard Thorn (President), Hazel McIntyer (Treasurer), Vern Stille (Secretary) and Ralph Russo (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Boca Raton Lions Activities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and youth programs.