Gentle Lion
Gentle Lion is a private foundation, based in REDMOND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $232K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $7K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$232K
-62.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$12K
-41.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-41.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gentle Lion reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Gentle Lion
Based on IRS filings
Gentle Lion is a private foundation, based in REDMOND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $232K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $7K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $231,565 | $617,688 | $968,056 |
| Revenue | $227,718 | $297,977 | $660,200 |
| Expenses | $614,037 | $684,589 | $818,769 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $614,037 | $684,589 | $818,769 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,918 | $22,777 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $12,891 | $39,106 | $51,390 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Benevolent assistance to indigent i ($11,981).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benevolent assistance to indigent i Redmond, OR | Benevolent assistance to indigent individuals under reporting threshold. | $11,981 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont D Boileau Jr | President/Executive Director | 40 | $166,963 |
| Alan L Schwab | Director | 1 | — |
| Lamont D Boileau III | Secretary | 40 | $96,030 |
| Samuel Lambert | Director | 1 | — |
| Daniel Galat | Director | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Gentle Lion?
As of 2024, Gentle Lion holds $232K in total assets with $228K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $12K in 2024.
Where does Gentle Lion operate?
Gentle Lion has awarded grants in Colorado, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Vermont.
What size grants does Gentle Lion award?
In 2024, Gentle Lion awarded 1 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Gentle Lion required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gentle Lion reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gentle Lion's EIN?
Gentle Lion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4450711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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