Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation is a private foundation in Norfolk, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,125 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,125
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$902,192
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,250 the year before.
7% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,500 | 29 | $800,428 |
| 2024 | $45,250 | 31 | $847,314 |
| 2025 | $47,125 | 30 | $902,192 |
How to apply
Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation 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.
What Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 27 | $45,375 |
| Michigan | 1 | $750 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forkids Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Union Mission | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of SE Virginia | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Hope House Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Urban Renewal Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Edmarc Hospice for Children | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Friends of Lambert's Point Park | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Lions Medical Eye Bank of Eastern Virginia Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Food program | $1,000 |
| Operation Blessing | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Vision Youth Services | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Access College Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Foundation for Fighting Blindness America | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Girl Scouts of America Colonial Coast | Unrestricted | $500 |
| YWCA | Abuse/crisis svcs. | $500 |
| YMCA | Indigent children swimming lessons | $500 |
| Eggleston Services | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lions Charity Foundation of SE Va | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Whro | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lions Mobile Sight & Hearing Unit | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Norfolk Senior Center | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Ivy Heritage Foundation | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Virginia Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Virginia Children's Chorus | Unrestricted | $250 |
| 1st Lutheran Church | Food pantry | $250 |
| Wetlands Watch | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Lions of Virginia Foundation | Unrestricted | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Chip Dodson
- Jonathan Clark
Questions people ask
Does Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation give?
$47,125 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chip Dodson (Trustee) and Jonathan Clark (Trustee).
What does Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and youth programs.