Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Pompano Beach, FL EIN: 72-1522109

Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pompano Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Florida and also in Georgia, with listed awards supporting animal rescues and related organizations.

Key facts about Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc

In short: Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc gave $89K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
72-1522109
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$88,639
Grants made (2024)
22
Average grant
$4,029
Median grant
$3,285
New grantees (estimate)
27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2024)
Total assets
$2,020,625
Primary geography
Florida (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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 for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-4.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$89K

-12.5% YoY

Grant Count

22

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-12.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

27%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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 include animal charities. Among the grantees, Lady Luck Animal Rescue describes its mission as protecting and improving the lives of abused, abandoned, and homeless animals and placing them in permanent homes. The Lucky Horse Sanctuary says it provides animal-assisted psychotherapy using rescue horses and farm animals to people with substance abuse and mental disorders. Senior HoundsAbound provides homes for senior Basset Hounds and Beagles, while Suncoast Basset Rescue rescues Basset Hounds from stray, abusive, abandoned, and sheltered situations.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $88,639 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $6,286, with a median of $3,285.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 14% to recipients in Georgia.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.

Cities

Pompano BeachFort LauderdaleMiamiChickamaugaCoconut CreekEifersOrlandoPlantationSmyrna BeachSpring HillWeeki WacheeDarienMargateOakland ParkWest Palm BeachEustisJupiterBoca RatonBoynton BeachDavie

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K8 grants2020 17 grants2021 20 grants2022 22 grants2023 22 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2024) to $109K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $89K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Lady Luck Animal Rescue: $6KLady Luck Animal Rescue$6KPaw Warriors Inc: $6KPaw Warriors Inc$6KPaws S Florida Rescue: $6KPaws S Florida Rescue$6KPet Friends of North Geogia: $6KPet Friends of North Geogia$6KSaving Grace and Her Furry Friends: $6KSaving Grace and Her FurryFriends$6KCastaways Animal Rescue: $6KCastaways Animal Rescue$6KThe Lucky Horse Sanctuary Inc: $6KThe Lucky Horse Sanctuary Inc$6KAnimal Rescue Force of South FL: $3KAnimal Rescue Force of SouthFL$3KGrateful Paws: $3KGrateful Paws$3KSenior Houndsabound Inc: $3KSenior Houndsabound Inc$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Lady Luck Animal Rescue ($6K). Together the top 10 received $53K.

Grant Size Distribution

89 grants across all recorded years

89<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lady Luck Animal Rescue Pompano Beach, FLAnimal Charity$6,286
Paw Warriors Inc Eifers, FLAnimal Charity$6,286
Paws S Florida Rescue Fort Lauderdale, FLAnimal Charity$6,285
Pet Friends of North Geogia Chickamauga, GAAnimal Charity$6,285
Saving Grace and Her Furry Friends Plantation, FLAnimal Charity$6,285
Castaways Animal Rescue Darien, GAAnimal Charity$6,000
The Lucky Horse Sanctuary Inc Coconut Creek, FLAnimal Charity$6,000
Animal Rescue Force of South FL West Palm Beach, FLAnimal Charity$3,286
Grateful Paws Eustis, FLAnimal Charity$3,286
Senior Houndsabound Inc Orlando, FLAnimal Charity$3,285

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $2,020,625 $49,445 $140,606 $88,639 (22 grants)
2023 $2,109,664 $66,403 $153,580 $101,250 (22 grants)
2022 $2,195,924 $72,581 $157,286 $108,600 (20 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,020,625$2,109,664$2,195,924
Revenue$49,445$66,403$72,581
Expenses$140,606$153,580$157,286
Qualifying Distributions$103,501$117,148$123,249
Net Investment Income$17,504$33,356$39,462
Distributable Amount$100,351$92,030$96,803

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Anne B MacLean as president and Liane Black as vice president. Directors listed are Susan Gordon, Doreen A Gauthier, Stephen Zajacz, Karen Kennedy, and Nicola Zagarolo.

Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc is led by Liane Black, V. President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Liane Black

    V. President

    On filings since 2020

    $1K (2020) → $3K (2024)

  • Anne B. Maclean

    President

    Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Doreen A. Gauthier

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    $1K (2020) → $3K (2024)

  • Stephen Zajacz

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    $1K (2020) → $3K (2024)

  • Susan Gordon

    Director - S

    On filings since 2020

    $6K (2020) → $16K (2024)

  • Karen Kennedy

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    $625 (2024)

  • Nicola Zagarolo

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    $2K (2024)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Frederick R. Maclean (2020–2022) — 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

Susan Gordon — Director - S: $16KSusan GordonDirector - S$16KLiane Black — V. President: $3KLiane BlackV. President$3KDoreen a Gauthier — Director: $3KDoreen a GauthierDirector$3KStephen Zajacz — Director: $3KStephen ZajaczDirector$3KNicola Zagarolo — Director: $2KNicola ZagaroloDirector$2KKaren Kennedy — Director: $625Karen KennedyDirector$625

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Susan Gordon (Director - S). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 2600 Ne 14Th Street Causeway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Phone: (954) 785-1900

Frequently asked questions about Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc

How much does Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc give each year?

Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc gave $89K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 22 grants.

What is Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,285, and its average grant was $4,029, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.

Where does Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc give grants?

Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pompano Beach, FL (4 grants).

Does Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Charity" (22 grants).

Who are Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lady Luck Animal Rescue ($6,286), Paw Warriors Inc ($6,286) and Paws S Florida Rescue ($6,285), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc?

Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include animal charities. Among the grantees, Lady Luck Animal Rescue describes its mission as protecting and improving the lives of abused, abandoned, and homeless animals and placing them in permanent homes. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc's EIN?

Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1522109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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