The organization is dedicated to providing sight and hearing exams for people that cannot afford these tests and also to provide glasses and hearing aids for them. The organization raising money by selling pecans to fund the various sight charities and local charities and education organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30K
-90.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$359K
+104.5% YoY
Grant Count
15
+7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+90.8% YoY
About Lakeland Lions Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lakeland Lions Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in BARTLETT, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 15 grants totaling $359K. Net investment income was $992.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,863 | $313,866 | $384,882 |
| Revenue | $85,552 | $127,356 | $122,097 |
| Expenses | $368,436 | $198,372 | $114,703 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $992 | $3,428 | $2,523 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hamilton | Director | 1 | — |
| Thomas Graham | Director | 1 | — |
| Larry Pardue | Director | 1 | — |
| Bert Faller | President | 2 | — |
| Richard Ely | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Bill Gibson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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