Whittier Lions Foundation
Historical FunderWhittier, California · EIN 95-4583564 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WHITTIER LIONS FOUNDATION - HENRY L |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 245, WHITTIER CA 90608 |
| Phone | 5627080716 |
| Form and materials | INQUIRE WITH THE FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS DEADLINES FOR GRANTS/AWARDS, ETC. VARY DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC PROGRAM. |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A WHITTIER AREA RESIDENT OR ORGANIZATION, RECOMMENDED BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR FOR SCHOLASTIC OR VOCATIONAL GRANTS/AWARDS, RECOMMENDED BY WHITTIER LIONS COMMITTEE FOR OTHER GRANTS/AWARDS. ALL GRANTS/AWARDS APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OCCASIONAL GRANT/AWARD MADE FOR A NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM (DISASTER RELIEF). |
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Emmerson Mortuary | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $44,500 |
| Stater Bros Whittier Store #206 | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $3,016 |
| California Hs Entertainment Unit | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $3,000 |
| Katherine Edwards Middle School | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $2,356 |
| Academy of Music for the Blind | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $2,000 |
| East Whittier Middle School | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Whittier | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,500 |
| Embroidery Goods Inc | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,108 |
| California High School Performance | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,000 |
| California Lion Friends in Sight | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,000 |
| West Whittier Elementary School | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,000 |
| Bridges of Faith | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $800 |
| District 4L2 | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $500 |
| Lions Project for Canine | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $325 |
| Acro Printing Inc | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $279 |
| Chorale Bel Canto | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $250 |
| Not Specified-Reverse | Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | -$250 |
The return also lists 42 grants to individuals ($70,410). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,794 | 59 |
| 2024 | $190,731 | 65 |
| 2023 | $153,265 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349103974
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4583564
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.