Powhatan Lions Club Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Powhatan Lions Club Foundation is a private foundation in Powhatan, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,686 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,287. 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$46,686
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,287
- Assets$69,558
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $31,631 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,030 | 27 | $48,218 |
| 2024 | $31,631 | 31 | $72,924 |
| 2025 | $46,686 | 33 | $69,558 |
How to apply
Powhatan Lions Club 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Powhatan Lions Club Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 29 | $43,686 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Powhatan Christmas Mother | Provides Christmas gifts for low incomefamilies | $10,287 |
| Powhatan High School | college scholarshipsfor graduates | $4,000 |
| Nilsen Eye Care | Eye exams and glassesfor low income individualsin our county | $2,800 |
| Burkeville Lodge for the Blind | Provides housing andeducation for the blind | $2,500 |
| Central Va Lions Hearing Aid Bank | Recycle and provide hearingsaids for those who cannotafford them. | $2,500 |
| Virginia Eye Institute Foundation | Provide eye surgery to3rd people in 3rd world countries | $2,300 |
| Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School | provide collegescholarship | $2,000 |
| Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad | providing emergency services to ourcommunity | $2,000 |
| Powhatan County Fire Association | Provides emergencyservices to ourcommunity | $1,500 |
| Powhatan Free Clinic | providing medical servicesfor low income adults | $1,500 |
| Powhatan Y | Provides health & exerciseprograms for ourcommunity | $1,500 |
| VA School for Deaf & Blind Foundation | Scholarship for blind studentsto attend space camp | $1,100 |
| Backpacks of Love | They provide weekend mealsto students who wouldnot get food otherwise | $1,000 |
| Eyes Ears Nose & Paws Inc | Train service dogs fordiabetics, etc. | $1,000 |
| Lions Intl Foundation | Donation to theirgrant funds | $1,000 |
| Powhatan Education Foundation | Dolly Parton ImaginationLibrary - provide booksto preschool children | $1,000 |
| Virginia Voice | Support their radioprogram for the visually impaired | $1,000 |
| Lions of Virginia Foundation | Support their programs for vision and hearing impaired | $820 |
| VA Rehab Ctr for Blind - Volunteer Council | Support rehab volunteers program | $750 |
| Zip Shirt Ministry | Modifies shirts by addingzippers to kids and adults forinfusions (shirts free to pts.) | $750 |
| Lions of Virginia Mobile Health Unit | Support of mobile health unittraveling to underservedcommunities. | $700 |
| American Legion Post 201 | Scholarship to studentsfor Boys State andGirls State | $500 |
| Boy Scout Troop 1823 | Organization to developleadership & character in young men | $500 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Trains and providesguide dogs for blind | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Powhatan | Build homes for low incomefamilies | $500 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Trains and providesguide dogs for blind | $500 |
| Powhatan Food Pantry | Provides groceries forlow income residents | $500 |
| Powhatan United Methodist Church | Support of their outreachmissions to ourcommunity | $500 |
| GoochlandPowhatan CASA | support volunteer court-appointedchild advocates forabused & neglected children | $300 |
| Powhatan County Historical Society | Preserve local historical sites and educate local citizens on local history | $300 |
| Powhatan Leadership Institute | educating local citizensre: local government, historybusiness, schools | $300 |
| Amelia Lions Club | Aid them in communityservice | $179 |
| Chesterfield Prevent Blindness Lions Club | Support of their programs for the vision and hearingimpaired. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Harrison
- Ralph Finch
- Allen Minter
- Kathy Ware
Questions people ask
Does Powhatan Lions Club Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Powhatan Lions Club Foundation give?
$46,686 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Powhatan Lions Club Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Harrison (President), Ralph Finch (Vice President), Allen Minter (Secretary) and Kathy Ware (Treasurer).
What does Powhatan Lions Club Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and health.