Lion's Pride Foundation
Lion's Pride Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Lion's Pride Foundation at a glance
In short: Lion's Pride Foundation gave $175K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,000
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,167
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,560,287
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lion's Pride Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5600 400 Essex St, Beverly Farms, MA 01915
Phone: (978) 921-0452
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lion's Pride Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea ($100K). Together the top 6 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 55 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (74%), Texas (11%), Washington, DC (11%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lion's Pride Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2024) to $313K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea Palm Beach, FL | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $100,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $25,000 |
| All of San Antonio Foundation San Antonio, TX | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $20,000 |
| The Boys' Club of New York New York, NY | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theater Jupiter, FL | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,560,287 | $520,374 | $223,288 | $175,000 | 6 | $175,000 | $472,629 | $212,169 |
| 2023 | $3,264,279 | $94,704 | $230,417 | $195,000 | 6 | $195,000 | $94,704 | $189,134 |
| 2022 | $3,399,936 | $48,409 | $352,837 | $313,000 | 18 | $313,000 | $48,409 | $190,411 |
| 2021 | $3,708,099 | $610,158 | $250,735 | $180,000 | 12 | $180,000 | $566,176 | $216,958 |
| 2020 | $4,943,167 | $764,634 | $243,877 | $217,620 | 13 | — | $715,400 | $233,507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lion's Pride Foundation reported a distributable amount of $212K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Society of the Four Arts describes its mission as enriching, inspiring, and engaging the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. The Boys’ Club of New York says it works to empower boys and young men through programs and a supportive community. Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes its mission as including leadership in providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services while protecting individual privacy and rights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 6 grants totaling $175,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest grants were $100,000 to The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, $25,000 to The Society of the Four Arts, and $20,000 each to All of San Antonio Foundation and Planned Parenthood Federation of America. It also gave $5,000 each to The Boys’ Club of New York and Maltz Jupiter Theater.
The foundation made 6 grants totaling $195,000 in 2023 and 18 grants totaling $313,000 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louis F. Polk as president and trustee; Anna C. Polk as secretary; James S. Polk as vice president and treasurer, and trustee; and Kellyanna Polk Wackym as vice president and trustee.
Lion's Pride Foundation is led by Louis F. Polk, President & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis F. Polk
President & Trustee
Trustee, President & Secretary → President, 2021
President → President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James S. Polk
Vice President, Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellyanna Polk Wackym
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna C. Polk
Secretary
Secretary → Secretary & Trustee, 2022
Secretary & Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christy P. Goldspink (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kelly Anna Polk (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kellyanna Polk (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Bucknam (2020) — Vice President & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lion's Pride Foundation
How much does Lion's Pride Foundation give each year?
Lion's Pride Foundation gave $175K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $195K across 6 grants.
What is Lion's Pride Foundation's typical grant size?
Lion's Pride Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $29,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lion's Pride Foundation give grants?
Lion's Pride Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (11%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Lion's Pride Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Lion's Pride Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission" (6 grants).
Who are Lion's Pride Foundation's largest grantees?
Lion's Pride Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea ($100,000), The Society of the Four Arts ($25,000) and All of San Antonio Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lion's Pride Foundation?
Lion's Pride Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lion's Pride Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Society of the Four Arts describes its mission as enriching, inspiring, and engaging the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lion's Pride Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lion's Pride Foundation's EIN?
Lion's Pride Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1289414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lion's Pride Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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