Wards Corner Lions Club Charity
Wards Corner Lions Club Charity is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. Its 2026 filing reports 29 grants totaling $33,000, primarily to organizations in Virginia.
Wards Corner Lions Club Charity at a glance
In short: Wards Corner Lions Club Charity gave $33K across 29 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. 14% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $33,000
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 29
- -3.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,138
- +13.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $429,556
- +3.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wards Corner Lions Club Charity
- 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: PO Box 1037, Norfolk, VA 23501-1037
Phone: (757) 625-7849
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wards Corner Lions Club Charity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Food Bank of Se Virginia ($4K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 2% to recipients in Michigan. Listed Virginia recipients include organizations in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wards Corner Lions Club Charity open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 86% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $33K (2026). In 2026 it made 29 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Se Virginia Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted | $4,400 |
| Reach Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Eggleston Services Inc Norfolk, VA | 5K Sponsor and Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Forkids Inc Norfolk, VA | Field Day Walk and Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Lcfesva Norfolk, VA | Diabetes Camp | $1,100 |
| Access College Foundation Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Animal Resources of Tidewater Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Se Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Connect with a Wish Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth River Trail Foundation Norfolk, VA | Eliz. River Trail | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $429,556 | $54,316 | $40,240 | $33,000 | 29 | $33,012 | $47,752 | $32,310 |
| 2025 | $415,339 | $32,486 | $36,484 | $30,000 | 30 | $30,012 | $26,381 | $29,983 |
| 2024 | $420,225 | $68,453 | $32,504 | $27,000 | 27 | $27,032 | $63,869 | $25,864 |
| 2023 | $383,447 | $5,686 | $33,543 | $28,500 | 20 | $28,512 | $4,210 | $24,243 |
| 2022 | $411,522 | $30,406 | $36,141 | $29,000 | 18 | $29,012 | $23,605 | $26,993 |
| 2021 | $416,980 | $17,984 | $31,809 | $25,500 | 17 | — | $11,840 | $24,706 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wards Corner Lions Club Charity reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, housing and poverty, education, youth services, cancer support, and health and wellness. These are the grantees’ stated activities, not a stated mission or set of priorities for the foundation.
For example, Forkids describes its work as breaking cycles of homelessness and poverty through crisis response, shelter, housing, economic mobility, and education programs across Hampton Roads. Lee’s Friends says it offers emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families. Access College Foundation describes providing postsecondary planning, application and financial-aid assistance, and career support. Other 2026 recipients include Connect With a Wish, which supports youth and young adults in foster care, and Lions of Virginia Foundation, which says it assists people who are visually impaired and supports the health and welfare of Virginia residents.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $33,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,400, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $4,400 to Food Bank of SE Virginia and $2,500 to REACH, both for unrestricted purposes; $2,000 to Eggleston Services Inc for a 5K sponsorship and unrestricted support; and $1,500 to Forkids for a field day walk and unrestricted support. Other listed awards included $1,100 to LCFESVA for diabetes camp and $1,000 each to Access College Foundation, Animal Resources of Tidewater, Boys & Girls Clubs of SE, Connect With a Wish, Elizabeth River Trail Foundation, Hampton Roads Community, and Lee’s Friends.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Charles T Saunders CPA as secretary/treasurer, Angela Sandelier as president, and Jennifer Pfitzner, Roby Blankenship, and Amanda Hudson as directors.
Wards Corner Lions Club Charity is led by Angela Sandelier, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Angela Sandelier
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer Pfitzner
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Roby Blankenship
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Amanda Hudson
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Charles T. Saunders CPA
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy Polari (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Wards Corner Lions Club Charity
How much does Wards Corner Lions Club Charity give each year?
Wards Corner Lions Club Charity gave $33K across 29 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 30 grants.
What is Wards Corner Lions Club Charity's typical grant size?
Wards Corner Lions Club Charity's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,138, across 29 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wards Corner Lions Club Charity that year got $1K on average.
Where does Wards Corner Lions Club Charity give grants?
Wards Corner Lions Club Charity gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (20 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (4 grants) and Portsmouth, VA (2 grants).
Does Wards Corner Lions Club Charity give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Wards Corner Lions Club Charity's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wards Corner Lions Club Charity's largest grantees?
Wards Corner Lions Club Charity's largest 2026 grantees include Food Bank of Se Virginia ($4,400), Reach ($2,500) and Eggleston Services Inc ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Wards Corner Lions Club Charity?
Wards Corner Lions Club Charity reported $430K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wards Corner Lions Club Charity fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, housing and poverty, education, youth services, cancer support, and health and wellness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wards Corner Lions Club Charity?
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 Wards Corner Lions Club Charity's EIN?
Wards Corner Lions Club Charity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1141818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Wards Corner Lions Club Charity 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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