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Private Foundation · CA

Whittier Lions Foundation

Whittier, CA  ·  EIN 954583564  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$2.1M

Total Giving

$482K

Grants on File

169

Average Grant

$3K

Giving Radius

Where Whittier Lions Foundation Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — no grants on file AR — no grants on file AZ — no grants on file CA — $482K across 169 grants CO — no grants on file CT — no grants on file DC — no grants on file DE — no grants on file FL — no grants on file GA — no grants on file HI — no grants on file IA — no grants on file ID — no grants on file IL — no grants on file IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — no grants on file MD — no grants on file ME — no grants on file MI — no grants on file MN — no grants on file MO — no grants on file MS — no grants on file MT — no grants on file NC — no grants on file ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — no grants on file NJ — no grants on file NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — no grants on file OH — no grants on file OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — no grants on file SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — no grants on file UT — no grants on file VA — no grants on file VT — no grants on file WA — no grants on file WI — no grants on file WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 159 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: WHITTIER ($482K, 169 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

Inquire with the Foundation

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

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).

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Logen Chavez $500 2021
Alejandro Diaz Ayon $500 2021
Saint Mathias $792 2021
Brittany Fleming $500 2021
Cecilia Cruz $500 2021
Ashley Reyes $500 2021
Bridges of Faith $1K 2021
Whittier High School $2K 2021
Whittier Public Library Fndn $1K 2021
Eduardo Sandoval $500 2021
Aracely Reynoso $500 2021
Jorge Ocana $500 2021
Lizbeth Mejia $500 2021
Alfredo Alvarado $500 2021
Dr Adame $2K 2021
Multiple District Four-Lions International $80K 2021
Calvary Baptist $3K 2021
East Whittier City School District $2K 2021
Capc INC $3K 2021
Whittier Lions Centennial Major Project $11K 2021
Interfaith Food Center $4K 2021
Audrey Gunter $500 2021
Gilbert Guzman $500 2021
Jakob Chavez $500 2021
Ricky Suarez $500 2021

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Section V

Board of Directors

  • GEORGE AGUILAR PRESIDENT
  • STEVE CAUFFMAN FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
  • RICK GOMEZ SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
  • GEORGE GIOKARIS THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
  • HENRY LUNA SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL GREENE TREASURER
  • PAUL WHITE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT RUIZ LION TAMER
  • FRANK HILL TAIL TWISTER
  • ERIC DAY DIRECTOR PAST PRESIDENT
  • ROB MARIN MAIN LION EDITOR
  • LEON LESA SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • DAVID MARTINEZ SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • GERHARD SCHAEFER SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • RANDY KIM JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW MARTINEZ JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • JERRY PINKSTON JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS VIGIL JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • PAUL WHITE PRESIDENT
  • GEORGE AGUILAR FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
  • STEVE CAUFFMAN SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
  • RICK GOMEZ THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
  • HENRY LUNA SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL GREENE TREASURER
  • RUBEN ARMIENTA IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT RUIZ LION TAMER
  • FRANK HILL TAIL TWISTER
  • ERIC DAY DIRECTOR PAST PRESIDENT
  • ROSS GILE MAIN LION EDITOR
  • GREG WILLIAMS SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • JED CAUFFMAN SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • JOHN STEELE SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • DAN CASTORENA SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • DAVID MARTINEZ JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • JESSIE CARRILLO JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • GERHARD SCHAEFER JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • EMILIO BRAVO JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • RUBEN ARMIENTA PRESIDENT
  • PAUL WHITE FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
  • GEORGE AGUILAR SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
  • STEVE CAUFFMAN THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT EDDY SECRETARY
  • RICK GOMEZ TREASURER
  • SAM BONDEROV IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT RUIZ LION TAMER
  • FRANK HILL TAIL TWISTER
  • ERIC DAY DIRECTOR PAST PRESIDENT
  • JOHN WILSON MAIN LION EDITOR
  • GREG WILLIAMS SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL GREENE SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • HENRY LUNA SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • ANGEL MURO SENIOR DIRECTOR
  • DAN CASTORENA JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • JED CAUFFMANN JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • ROSS GILE JUNIOR DIRECTOR
  • JOHN STEELE JUNIOR DIRECTOR

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $2.1M $103K $173K $203K
2022 $2.1M $107K $37K $188K
2021 $2.2M $109K $339K $202K
2020 $2.1M $52K $150K $54K
2020 $1.8M $100K $183K $139K
2019 $1.9M $93K $288K $89K
2015 $922K $46K $132K $85K
2014 $874K $41K $167K $90K
2013 $791K $34K $308K $141K
2012 $614K $28K $119K $94K

Section VII

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