The Lilac Foundation Corporation
The Lilac Foundation Corporation is a private foundation, based in Micanopy, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $218K. Net investment income was $34K.
The Lilac Foundation Corporation at a glance
In short: The Lilac Foundation Corporation gave $218K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,250
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,179
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $2,079,754
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lilac Foundation Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arts in Health Ocala Metro Inc ($116K). Together the top 7 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 36 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lilac Foundation Corporation gives
- Giving grew 234% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 226% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $240K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts in Health Ocala Metro Inc Ocala, FL | General Operating Expenses | $116,000 |
| The University of Florida Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | Advancement of Education | $50,000 |
| Community Music Conservatory Ocala, FL | Advancement of the Arts | $25,000 |
| Marion Cultural Alliance Ocala, FL | Advancement of the Arts | $11,250 |
| Ocala Symphony Orchestra Inc Ocala, FL | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls Marion County Ocala, FL | Advancement of Education | $5,000 |
| The Public Education Foundation Ocala, FL | Advancement of Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,079,754 | $32,226 | $245,395 | $218,250 | 7 | $243,494 | $34,322 | $107,883 |
| 2023 | $2,292,923 | $76,959 | $258,491 | $240,100 | 6 | $256,571 | $5,037 | $118,103 |
| 2022 | $2,474,455 | $19,269 | $118,706 | $118,400 | 7 | $118,400 | $13 | $125,963 |
| 2021 | $2,573,892 | $1,200,000 | $66,334 | $65,300 | 8 | $65,300 | — | $71,322 |
| 2020 | $1,440,226 | $751,000 | $68,118 | $67,425 | 8 | — | — | $1,933 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lilac Foundation Corporation reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lilac Foundation Corporation is led by Lisa Irwin, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Irwin
President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaiah Pepper
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Calero Wardell
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Xochitl St Jacques Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Midgett (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 823
- Former: Danny Robertson (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lisa Midgett (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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lilac Foundation Corporation
How much does The Lilac Foundation Corporation give each year?
The Lilac Foundation Corporation gave $218K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $240K across 6 grants.
What is The Lilac Foundation Corporation's typical grant size?
The Lilac Foundation Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $31,179, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lilac Foundation Corporation give grants?
The Lilac Foundation Corporation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ocala, FL (6 grants).
Does The Lilac Foundation Corporation give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of The Lilac Foundation Corporation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Advancement of Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Lilac Foundation Corporation's largest grantees?
The Lilac Foundation Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Arts in Health Ocala Metro Inc ($116,000), The University of Florida Foundation Inc ($50,000) and Community Music Conservatory ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lilac Foundation Corporation?
The Lilac Foundation Corporation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $243K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lilac Foundation Corporation's EIN?
The Lilac Foundation Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2444780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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