Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Manalapan, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $411,600 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $140,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$411,600
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $235,000 the year before.
91% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235,000 | 3 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $411,600 | 23 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $361,600 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afmda | Public welfare | $140,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Religious | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony | The arts | $30,000 |
| Executive Women of Palm Beach County | Public welfare | $25,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc | Public welfare | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Belouir Castle | Education | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association | Medical | $20,000 |
| University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Medical | $20,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis | Medical | $15,000 |
| The Ireland Funds America | Public welfare | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Medical | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild | Medical | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| 211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Foundation | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Families First of Palm Beach County | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Share Inc | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| South Florida PBS Inc | Education | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera Guild | The arts | $2,500 |
| Tri County Animal Rescue | Public welfare | $2,500 |
| Henry Flagler Museum | Education | $1,000 |
| American Humane | Public welfare | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Lois B Pope
- Jayne Kurzman
- Elsa Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc give?
$411,600 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lois B Pope (Chairman), Jayne Kurzman (Secretary) and Elsa Johnson (Treasurer).
What does Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.