Waldoboro Lions Foundation
Waldoboro Lions Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Waldoboro, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $562.
Waldoboro Lions Foundation at a glance
In short: Waldoboro Lions Foundation gave $9K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $9,222
- -21.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,153
- -31.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $73,092
- +21.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Maine (96% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who Waldoboro Lions Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Medomak Valley High School ($5K). Together the top 8 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $19K (2021). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medomak Valley High School Waldoboro, ME | Scholarshipseducation | $4,500 |
| Town of Waldoboro Waldoboro, ME | Holiday Food | $1,500 |
| Safe Harbor Chapel Waldoboro, ME | HUNGER | $1,000 |
| Lions Maine District 41 Chelsea, ME | Make a Wish | $500 |
| Waldoboro Historical Society Waldoboro, ME | Historical Preservation | $500 |
| New Hope Midcoast Rockland, ME | Food & Housing | $500 |
| Lions International Oak Brook, IL | Disaster Relief | $407 |
| Waldoboro Food Pantry Waldoboro, ME | Food Forfamilies Inneed | $315 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,092 | $22,972 | $10,149 | $9,222 | 8 | $9,222 | $562 |
| 2022 | $60,269 | $22,782 | $13,863 | $11,735 | 7 | $11,735 | $653 |
| 2021 | $51,350 | $16,876 | $20,406 | $19,497 | 14 | — | $737 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Waldoboro Lions Foundation is led by Melissa Borbour, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Melissa Borbour
President
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Blodget
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Ennamorati
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Paton
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bill Blodget (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sandra O'Farrell (2022) — President
- Former: Barbara Zucchi (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Gordon Webster (2021) — President
- Former: Pam Edwards (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Waldoboro Lions Foundation
How much does Waldoboro Lions Foundation give each year?
Waldoboro Lions Foundation gave $9K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $12K across 7 grants.
What is Waldoboro Lions Foundation's typical grant size?
Waldoboro Lions Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $1,153, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Waldoboro Lions Foundation give grants?
Waldoboro Lions Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waldoboro, ME (5 grants).
Does Waldoboro Lions Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Waldoboro Lions Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Waldoboro Lions Foundation's largest grantees?
Waldoboro Lions Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Medomak Valley High School ($4,500), Town of Waldoboro ($1,500) and Safe Harbor Chapel ($1,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Waldoboro Lions Foundation?
Waldoboro Lions Foundation reported $73K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What is Waldoboro Lions Foundation?
Waldoboro Lions Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Waldoboro, ME. It holds $73K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Waldoboro Lions Foundation's EIN?
Waldoboro Lions Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1200251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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