Danville Lions Foundation Inc
Provide funds for sight conservation for indigents and other charities
Danville Lions Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Danville Lions Foundation Inc gave $245K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $82K). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $245,000
- +27.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $81,667
- +27.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $5,549
- +13.0% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Danville Lions Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Southern Virginia Regional Alliance ($100K). Together the top 3 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 14 (50%).
How Danville Lions Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2024) to $245K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Virginia Regional Alliance | Provide funds for sight conservation for indigents & other charities | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Danville-Pittsylvania County | Provide funds for sight conservation for indigents & other charities | $75,000 |
| Community Improvement Council Head Start | Provide funds for sight conservation for indigents & other charities | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,549 | $266,013 | $265,375 | $245,000 | 3 | $13 |
| 2025 | $4,911 | $200,972 | $204,357 | $192,000 | 3 | $9 |
| 2024 | $8,296 | $150,973 | $146,390 | $130,000 | 2 | $14 |
| 2023 | $3,713 | $191,151 | $190,526 | $180,200 | 3 | $10 |
| 2022 | $3,088 | $202,004 | $200,329 | $190,000 | 3 | $4 |
| 2021 | $1,413 | $197,510 | $197,790 | $187,500 | 3 | $10 |
About Danville Lions Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Danville Lions Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Danville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $245K. Net investment income was $13.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Danville Lions Foundation Inc is led by David Clark, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Clark
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles Sampson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Donald Merricks
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Eddie L. Hite Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jerry Buckner
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Hall Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Danville Lions Foundation Inc
How much does Danville Lions Foundation Inc give each year?
Danville Lions Foundation Inc gave $245K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $192K across 3 grants.
What is Danville Lions Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Danville Lions Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $75,000, and its average grant was $81,667, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Does Danville Lions Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Danville Lions Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Danville Lions Foundation Inc?
Danville Lions Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $266K.
What is Danville Lions Foundation Inc?
Danville Lions Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Danville, VA. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Danville Lions Foundation Inc's EIN?
Danville Lions Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1722900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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