Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Manalapan, Florida. Founded by Lois Pope, it supports efforts to improve the lives of people who are disadvantaged, marginalized, or overlooked, including through aid for disabled veterans, medical research, scholarships, humanitarian relief, the performing arts, and animal welfare.
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc gave $412K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $411,600
- +75.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +666.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,896
- -77.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,293,101
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (88% 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 Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1720 S Ocean Boulevard, Manalapan, FL 33462
Phone: (561) 582-8083
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Afmda ($140K). Together the top 10 received $345K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 6% to New York, and 6% to California. The foundation is based in Manalapan, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 8132% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 190% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $412K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afmda Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Public Welfare | $140,000 |
| Catholic Charities Riviera Beach, FL | Religious | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony West Palm Beach, FL | The Arts | $30,000 |
| Executive Women of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Public Welfare | $25,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc Live Oak, FL | Public Welfare | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Belouir Castle Studio City, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association West Palm Beach, FL | Medical | $20,000 |
| University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Medical | $20,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis Miami, FL | Medical | $15,000 |
| The Ireland Funds America New York, NY | Public Welfare | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,293,101 | $906,515 | $993,510 | $411,600 | 23 | $672,965 | $458,774 | $353,908 |
| 2023 | $5,364,464 | $495,022 | $728,682 | $235,000 | 3 | $394,947 | $533,189 | $328,458 |
| 2022 | $5,609,450 | $458,190 | $474,875 | — | — | $142,997 | $457,383 | $348,798 |
| 2021 | $5,625,176 | $475,694 | $555,230 | $5,000 | 2 | $189,540 | $488,308 | $384,232 |
| 2020 | $5,677,498 | $387,041 | $625,701 | — | — | — | $462,804 | $336,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $354K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help and improve the lives of people facing barriers such as disability, socioeconomic disadvantage, neglect, age, or abuse. Its website describes support for disabled veterans, medical research, college scholarships, humanitarian relief, the performing arts, and animal welfare.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Catholic Charities describes its work as serving people with charity and compassion and helping those in need. Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches says its mission is to prevent delinquency and develop lawful, resilient, and productive citizens. Families First of Palm Beach County describes its work as building stronger families and communities through its operations and programs. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character. South Florida PBS describes itself as entertaining, enlightening, and educating the South Florida community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $411,600 through 23 grants. Grants ranged from $600 to $140,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $140,000 to AFMDA for public welfare; $30,000 each to Catholic Charities for religious purposes and Palm Beach Symphony for the arts; and $25,000 each to Executive Women of Palm Beach County and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches for public welfare, and American Friends of Belouir Castle for education.
Other notable 2024 grants included $20,000 each to the American Heart Association and University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for medical purposes; $15,000 to The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis for medical purposes and $15,000 to The Ireland Funds America for public welfare; and $10,000 each to Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Lighthouse Guild for medical purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lois B. Pope as chairman, Jayne Kurzman as secretary, and Elsa Johnson as treasurer.
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc is led by Lois B. Pope, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lois B. Pope
Chairman
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elsa Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayne Kurzman
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert C. Miller (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc
How much does Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc give each year?
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc gave $412K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $235K across 3 grants.
What is Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,896, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc give grants?
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (6%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Welfare" (12 grants), "Medical" (5 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Afmda ($140,000), Catholic Charities ($30,000) and Palm Beach Symphony ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc?
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $673K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $354K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help and improve the lives of people facing barriers such as disability, socioeconomic disadvantage, neglect, age, or abuse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3158367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lois-pope-life-foundation-inc-morg_54ea0f095cb94e619413f06720ea978d
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