Gentle Lion
Gentle Lion is a private foundation based in Redmond, Oregon. It describes itself as faith based, pro family, and patriotic, and says its top priority is helping men understand their responsibilities as husbands and fathers and building stronger families.
Gentle Lion at a glance
In short: Gentle Lion gave $44K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,375
- +270.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,034
- -66.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $896,825
- +287.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gentle Lion
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It does not provide further application instructions in the stated policy.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2251 Sw Yew Ct, Redmond, OR 97756
Phone: (541) 312-6230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gentle Lion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sandy Youth Partners ($16K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant list shows that 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 6% to recipients in Washington. The listed recipients were based in those two states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gentle Lion gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Youth Partners Sandy, OR | Support | $16,000 |
| 247 Media Ministries Wilsonville, OR | Support | $9,000 |
| Truck Stop Action Sports Bend, OR | Support | $3,375 |
| Bailey's Sport Bend, OR | Support | $3,000 |
| Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy Bend, OR | Support | $3,000 |
| Columbia River Ministries Astoria, OR | Support | $3,000 |
| Tri Cities Prostetics Richland, WA | Support | $2,800 |
| Kids Center Bend, OR | Support | $1,200 |
| Sisters Schools Foundation Sisters, OR | Support | $1,000 |
| Telos Initiative Bend, OR | Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $896,825 | $1,322,252 | $672,758 | $44,375 | 11 | $672,758 | $252 | $9,303 |
| 2024 | $231,565 | $227,718 | $614,037 | $11,981 | 1 | $614,037 | $6,918 | $12,891 |
| 2023 | $617,688 | $297,977 | $684,589 | $20,484 | 1 | $684,589 | $22,777 | $39,106 |
| 2022 | $968,056 | $660,200 | $818,769 | $41,835 | 10 | $818,769 | — | $51,390 |
| 2021 | $1,150,275 | $742,685 | $866,390 | $22,208 | 10 | $866,390 | — | $53,249 |
| 2020 | $1,238,295 | $660,222 | $926,807 | $30,525 | 7 | — | — | $65,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gentle Lion reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2025 filing, Gentle Lion says it helps men, women, and children live meaningful lives, with a priority on supporting men in their roles as husbands and fathers and strengthening families.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, 247 Media Ministries, which received $9,000, says its mission is to ignite a passion for God through worship, discipleship, evangelism, generosity, and service. Sisters Schools Foundation, which received $1,000, says it provides funds to sustain programs and activities threatened by budget cuts and tax-limiting measures in the Sisters School District.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Gentle Lion gave 11 grants totaling $44,375. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $16,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest awards were $16,000 to Sandy Youth Partners and $9,000 to 247 Media Ministries. Other notable grants included $3,375 to Truck Stop Action Sports and $3,000 each to Bailey’s Sport, Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy, and Columbia River Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lamont D Boileau Jr as president, Lamont Boileau III as secretary, and Alan L Schwab, Samuel Lambert, and Daniel Galat as directors.
Gentle Lion is led by Lamont D. Boileau Jr., President & E. since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lamont D. Boileau Jr.
President & E.
President & Executive Director → President & E., 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $167K (2025)
Alan L. Schwab
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Galat
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Lambert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lamont D Boileau III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $96K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jacob Bailey (2020–2023) — Program Development Manager
- Former: Tiffany Boileau (2022–2023) — Controller
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $167K, to Lamont D Boileau Jr (President/E.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gentle Lion
How much does Gentle Lion give each year?
Gentle Lion gave $44K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
What is Gentle Lion's typical grant size?
Gentle Lion's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,034, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gentle Lion give grants?
Gentle Lion gives mostly in Oregon: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bend, OR (6 grants).
Does Gentle Lion give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Gentle Lion's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (11 grants).
Who are Gentle Lion's largest grantees?
Gentle Lion's largest 2025 grantees include Sandy Youth Partners ($16,000), 247 Media Ministries ($9,000) and Truck Stop Action Sports ($3,375), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gentle Lion?
Gentle Lion reported $897K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $673K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gentle Lion fund?
In its 2025 filing, Gentle Lion says it helps men, women, and children live meaningful lives, with a priority on supporting men in their roles as husbands and fathers and strengthening families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gentle Lion?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Does Gentle Lion accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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