Ocean View Lions
Ocean View Lions is a private foundation, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $276K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $16K.
Ocean View Lions at a glance
In short: Ocean View Lions gave $6K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $801.5), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,412
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $802
- -48.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $739
- Total assets
- $275,739
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ocean View Lions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Norfolk ($2K). Together the top 8 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ocean View Lions gives
- Giving grew 700% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 52% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $802 (2022) to $40K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Norfolk Norfolk, VA | Library | $1,900 |
| Access Virginia Newport News, VA | Sound Equipment | $1,600 |
| Tidewater Wooden Boat Shop Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lions Club International Foundation Oak Brook, IL | Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief | $1,000 |
| Industries of the Blind Langley, VA | Unrestricted | $477 |
| Little League for Disabled Youth Newport News, VA | Community Support | $200 |
| Dr Elizabeth Harrington Od Virginia Beach, VA | Eyeglass Donation | $135 |
| Lion District Charity Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Community Support | $100 |
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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 | $275,739 | $15,904 | $7,995 | $6,412 | 8 | $7,532 | $15,624 | $14,559 |
| 2024 | $267,830 | $13,278 | $11,500 | $9,330 | 6 | $10,930 | $12,971 | $13,640 |
| 2023 | $266,052 | $12,180 | $6,428 | $6,428 | 8 | $6,428 | $12,223 | $13,215 |
| 2022 | $287,975 | $-3,040 | $802 | $802 | 3 | $4,852 | $398 | — |
| 2021 | $291,817 | $40,155 | $40,155 | $40,155 | 7 | — | $40,155 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ocean View Lions reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ocean View Lions is led by Nancy Gochowski, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Gochowski
President
Officer → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Coldren
Treasurer
0fficer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rue Stuteville
Vice President
Officer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Claflin (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Bruce Seamans (2021–2022) — Officer
- Former: Marlene Dunn (2022) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Ocean View Lions
How much does Ocean View Lions give each year?
Ocean View Lions gave $6K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 6 grants.
What is Ocean View Lions's typical grant size?
Ocean View Lions's median grant in 2025 was $739, and its average grant was $802, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ocean View Lions give grants?
Ocean View Lions gives mostly in Virginia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (2 grants), Newport News, VA (2 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants).
Does Ocean View Lions give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Ocean View Lions's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ocean View Lions's largest grantees?
Ocean View Lions's largest 2025 grantees include City of Norfolk ($1,900), Access Virginia ($1,600) and Tidewater Wooden Boat Shop ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ocean View Lions?
Ocean View Lions reported $276K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (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 is Ocean View Lions's EIN?
Ocean View Lions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1923512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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