Powhatan Lions Club Foundation
Powhatan Lions Club Foundation is a private foundation based in Powhatan, Virginia. Its giving supports local needs and organizations serving people with vision or hearing impairments, along with other charitable organizations.
Powhatan Lions Club Foundation at a glance
In short: Powhatan Lions Club Foundation gave $47K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,686
- +47.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,415
- +38.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $69,558
- -4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Powhatan Lions Club Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 391, Powhatan, VA 23139
Phone: (804) 314-5680
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Powhatan Lions Club Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Powhatan Christmas Mother ($10K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (2%), Illinois (2%), the District of Columbia (1%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Powhatan Lions Club Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $840; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Powhatan Christmas Mother Powhatan, VA | Provides Christmas gifts for low incomefamilies | $10,287 |
| Powhatan High School Powhatan, VA | college scholarshipsfor graduates | $4,000 |
| Nilsen Eye Care Powhatan, VA | Eye exams and glassesfor low income individualsin our county | $2,800 |
| Burkeville Lodge for the Blind Burkeville, VA | Provides Housing Andeducation for the Blind | $2,500 |
| Central Va Lions Hearing Aid Bank Glen Allen, VA | Recycle and provide hearingsaids for those who cannotafford them. | $2,500 |
| Virginia Eye Institute Foundation Richmond, VA | Provide eye surgery to3rd people in 3rd world countries | $2,300 |
| Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School Powhatan, VA | provide collegescholarship | $2,000 |
| Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad Powhatan, VA | providing emergency services to ourcommunity | $2,000 |
| Powhatan County Fire Association Powhatan, VA | Provides emergencyservices to ourcommunity | $1,500 |
| Powhatan Free Clinic Powhatan, VA | providing medical servicesfor low income adults | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,558 | $70,682 | $74,048 | $46,686 | 33 | — |
| 2024 | $72,924 | $80,990 | $56,284 | $31,631 | 31 | — |
| 2023 | $48,218 | $51,790 | $41,987 | $22,030 | 27 | — |
| 2022 | $38,415 | $47,660 | $47,508 | $28,226 | 30 | $28,226 |
| 2021 | $38,263 | $47,294 | $33,350 | $15,619 | 27 | $15,619 |
| 2020 | $24,319 | $20,469 | $25,200 | $16,898 | 19 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The club website identifies service to Powhatan County and organizations representing people with sight and hearing impairments as its focus. Its 2025 grants show support for eye care, hearing aids, scholarships, emergency services, health programs, and community assistance.
Among the supported organizations, Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad describes its mission as providing residents access to basic and advanced life support and 24-hour emergency medical services. Virginia Voice describes itself as an audio reading and information service for people unable to read because of blindness, low vision, or other disabilities. Backpacks of Love says it provides weekend food to qualifying school-age children, while Habitat for Humanity - Powhatan describes its work as building, renovating, and repairing affordable housing for county residents in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $46,686 through 33 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,287, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest awards were $10,287 to Powhatan Christmas Mother for Christmas gifts for low-income families; $4,000 to Powhatan High School for college scholarships for graduates; and $2,800 to Nilsen Eye Care for eye exams and glasses for low-income county residents. Other notable awards included $2,500 each to Burkeville Lodge for the Blind and Central Virginia Hearing Aid Bank, and $2,000 each to Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School and Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad.
The 2025 filing describes charitable activity involving 22 local charities, 7 state charitable organizations, and 4 national charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Harrison as president, Ralph Finch as vice president, Allen Minter as secretary, and Kathy Ware as treasurer.
Powhatan Lions Club Foundation is led by Mary Harrison, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Harrison
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Minter
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Ware
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Finch
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jean Gannon (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Billy Melton (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jason Tackett (2021) — President
- Former: Deborah Washburn (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Frank Armstead (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Powhatan Lions Club Foundation
How much does Powhatan Lions Club Foundation give each year?
Powhatan Lions Club Foundation gave $47K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 31 grants.
What is Powhatan Lions Club Foundation's typical grant size?
Powhatan Lions Club Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,415, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Powhatan Lions Club Foundation that year got $840 on average.
Where does Powhatan Lions Club Foundation give grants?
Powhatan Lions Club Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Powhatan, VA (18 grants) and Richmond, VA (3 grants).
Does Powhatan Lions Club Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Powhatan Lions Club Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Powhatan Lions Club Foundation's largest grantees?
Powhatan Lions Club Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Powhatan Christmas Mother ($10,287), Powhatan High School ($4,000) and Nilsen Eye Care ($2,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Powhatan Lions Club Foundation?
Powhatan Lions Club Foundation reported $70K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $71K.
What does Powhatan Lions Club Foundation fund?
The club website identifies service to Powhatan County and organizations representing people with sight and hearing impairments as its focus. Its 2025 grants show support for eye care, hearing aids, scholarships, emergency services, health programs, and community assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Powhatan Lions Club Foundation?
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 Powhatan Lions Club Foundation's EIN?
Powhatan Lions Club Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1627737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Powhatan Lions Club 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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