MD 19 Lions Foundation
MD 19 Lions Foundation is a private foundation based in Pullman, Washington. Its 2025 grants supported Lions leadership training and seminars, as well as youth and student leadership, education, and project activities.
MD 19 Lions Foundation at a glance
In short: MD 19 Lions Foundation gave $42K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,242
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,640
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,338
- Total assets
- $1,162,453
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to MD 19 Lions Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Jon Whitman as the contact. Forms and materials are listed as not applicable, and the filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jon Whitman
Mailing address: 331 Sr27, Pullman, WA 99163
Phone: (509) 332-2341
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MD 19 Lions Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cascade School District ($8K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,895), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (64%), Idaho (10%), and Oregon (4%); 23% is assigned to an unidentified state marked “?”. The listed 2025 grants include recipients in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How MD 19 Lions Foundation gives
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 27% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2025) to $50K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD 19 Lions | MD 19 Lions Training Seminars | $8,000 |
| Lake Chelan School District Chelan, WA | Non Lion Youth Leadership | $6,800 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,895 |
| Cascade School District Leavenworth, WA | Non Lion Adult Leadership | $5,400 |
| Northwest Lions Leadership Institut Post Falls, ID | NW Lions Leadership Institute | $4,200 |
| Cascade School District Leavenworth, WA | Non Lion Student Leadership | $2,830 |
| Steve Brooks Lake Stevens, WA | MD 19 Lions Leadership Training | $2,722 |
| Cascade Pacific Council Beaverton, OR | Non Lion Student Project | $1,500 |
| Peachland Lions Club | Lions Leadership Training | $1,060 |
| Skagit County 4-H Dog Leaders Mount Vernon, WA | Non Lion 4H Project | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,162,453 | $119,686 | $56,640 | $42,242 | 16 | $49,046 | $113,430 | — |
| 2024 | $1,099,407 | $85,913 | $61,169 | $50,224 | 14 | $60,025 | $83,119 | — |
| 2023 | $1,074,663 | $47,062 | $14,641 | — | — | $13,731 | $42,649 | $51,516 |
| 2022 | $1,042,242 | $11,590 | $21,697 | — | — | $19,853 | $23,152 | — |
| 2021 | $1,052,349 | $83,629 | $20,347 | — | — | $17,112 | $83,257 | — |
| 2020 | $989,067 | $96,694 | $12,622 | — | — | — | $95,905 | — |
| 2019 | $868,100 | $66,568 | $58,084 | — | — | — | $66,020 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The listed 2025 grant purposes include Lions leadership training and seminars, non-Lion youth and student leadership, and student and 4-H projects.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $42,242. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $8,000, with a median of $1,338. Among the largest were $8,000 to MD 19 LIONS for training seminars, $6,800 to Lake Chelan School District for non-Lion youth leadership, $5,720 to Ilwaco High School ASB for a non-Lion student grant, and $5,400 to Cascade School District for non-Lion adult leadership.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Jon Whitman as the contact for applying, says forms and materials are not applicable, and states there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brien Patton as president, Marilynn Danby as secretary, Jon Whitman as treasurer, and Stephen Staudinger as vice president.
MD 19 Lions Foundation is led by Brien Patton, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brien Patton
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Whitman
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilynn Danby
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Staudinger
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jd Nellor (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Patty Allen White (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Crystal Walk (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Leslie Smith (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Daniel Comsia (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Brian Morin (2019) — President
- Former: Wendy Canessa (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 MD 19 Lions Foundation
How much does MD 19 Lions Foundation give each year?
MD 19 Lions Foundation gave $42K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 14 grants.
What is MD 19 Lions Foundation's typical grant size?
MD 19 Lions Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,338, and its average grant was $2,640, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MD 19 Lions Foundation give grants?
MD 19 Lions Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leavenworth, WA (2 grants).
Does MD 19 Lions Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on MD 19 Lions Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are MD 19 Lions Foundation's largest grantees?
MD 19 Lions Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cascade School District ($8,230 across 2 grants), MD 19 Lions ($8,000) and Lake Chelan School District ($6,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,895), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MD 19 Lions Foundation?
MD 19 Lions Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $120K.
What does MD 19 Lions Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The listed 2025 grant purposes include Lions leadership training and seminars, non-Lion youth and student leadership, and student and 4-H projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MD 19 Lions Foundation?
The filing lists Jon Whitman as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MD 19 Lions Foundation's EIN?
MD 19 Lions Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1545540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 25, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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