Heart of a Lion
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Heart of a Lion at a glance
In short: Heart of a Lion gave $145K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,198
- -24.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,300
- -43.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,995
- Total assets
- $39,556
- -53.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Heart of a Lion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club Arkansas Valley ($125K). Together the top 4 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2021) to $326K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $145K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club Arkansas Valley Russellville, AR | General Operations | $125,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operations | $7,700 |
| Bull Netttle Ranch Norman, OK | General Operations | $6,290 |
| Cancer Cartel Enumclaw, WA | General Operations | $6,208 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,556 | $1,034,003 | $1,094,974 | $145,198 | 4 |
| 2023 | $84,934 | $1,389,066 | $1,382,891 | $192,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $104,245 | $1,580,550 | $1,527,613 | $325,984 | Total only |
| 2021 | $60,720 | $1,043,052 | $991,236 | $134,294 | Total only |
| 2020 | $49,698 | $367,402 | $235,867 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Heart of a Lion
Based on IRS filings
Heart of a Lion is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $145K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heart of a Lion is led by Edward Pulido, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Pulido
CEO
Vice President → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$168K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Charles Linski
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$168K (2023) → $168K (2024)
John Daly
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Suris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Hites
Secretary
Executive Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$87K (2023) → $95K (2024)
Mike Martini
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$81K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael Martini (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Chick Linski (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Ed Pulido (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $168K, to Charles Linski (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Heart of a Lion
How much does Heart of a Lion give each year?
Heart of a Lion gave $145K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $192K across 3 grants.
What is Heart of a Lion's typical grant size?
Heart of a Lion's median grant in 2024 was $6,995, and its average grant was $36,300, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Heart of a Lion give grants?
Heart of a Lion gives mostly in Arkansas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (5%).
Does Heart of a Lion give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Heart of a Lion's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Heart of a Lion?
Heart of a Lion reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Heart of a Lion?
Heart of a Lion is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Harrisburg, PA. It holds $40K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Heart of a Lion's EIN?
Heart of a Lion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2447851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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