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Ocean View Lions Charities Foundation

Preselected recipients only Norfolk, Virginia · EIN 541923512

Ocean View Lions Charities Foundation is a private foundation in Norfolk, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,412 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $738 and the largest $1,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $9,330 the year before.

75% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$6,4288$277,276
2023$9,3306$331,772
2024$6,4128$310,384

How to apply

Ocean View Lions Charities 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ocean View Lions Charities Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia7$5,412
Illinois1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Norfolk Norfolk Public Library Foundation
Norfolk, VA
Library$1,900
Access Virginia
Newport News, VA
Sound equipment$1,600
Tidewater Wooden Boat Shop Foundation
Norfolk, VA
Unrestricted$1,000
Lions Club International Foundation
Oak Brook, IL
Hurricane helene disaster relief$1,000
Industries of the Blind
Langley, VA
Unrestricted$477
Little League for Disabled Youth
Newport News, VA
Community support$200
Dr Elizabeth Harrington Od
Virginia Beach, VA
Eyeglass donation$135
Lion District Charity Foundation
Virginia Beach, VA
Community support$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ocean View Lions Charities Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ocean View Lions Charities Foundation give?

$6,412 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $738.

Who runs Ocean View Lions Charities Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Rue Stuteville (Vice Preside), Nancy Gochowski (President) and Gary Coldren (Treasurer).

What does Ocean View Lions Charities Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly disability.

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