Boca Raton Lions Activities Inc
Historical FunderBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 65-0081457 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR GERARD THORN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 294338, BOCA RATON FL 33429 |
| Phone | 5613959122 |
| Form and materials | LETTER EXPLAINING PURPOSE AND AMOUNT - MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORG |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | APPLICANT MUST BE 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS (DIABETES, SIGHT) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Paul II Academy | Boca Raton, FL | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Lions Club International Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | International prevention blindness | $1,500 |
| Wayne Barton Study Center | Boca Raton, FL | Community project-children in need | $1,000 |
| Florida Lions Foundation | Wauchula, FL | Eye care grants for needy | $1,000 |
| Broward College Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Scholarship fund | $600 |
| Conklin Center | Daytona Beach, FL | Instructions multi-handicapped blind | $500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($6,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | 13 |
| 2022 | $17,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612029349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0081457
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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