Private foundation · EIN 72-1522109 · Pompano Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $100K total, median $4,800. 90% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$100K
Median grant
$4,800
Stays in FL
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Castaways Animal RescueDarien, GAAnimal charity$5,085
Furever Friends IncWeeki Wachee, FLAnimal charity$5,085
Lady Luck Animal RescuePompano Beach, FLAnimal charity$5,085
Milo's Dog Rescue of South FlPompano Beach, FLAnimal charity$5,085
Blue Waters Dog RescueBoynton Beach, FLAnimal charity$5,085
Animal Rescue Force of South FlWest Palm Beach, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Everglades Angels Dog RescuePompano Beach, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Paw Patrol Animal RescueMiami, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Paw Warriors IncEifers, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Paws S Florida RescueFort Lauderdale, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Pet Friends of North GeogiaChickamauga, GAAnimal charity$4,800
Pooches in Pines IncPembroke Pines, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Saving Grace and Her Furry FriendsPlantation, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Senior Houndsabound IncOrlando, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Sophie S CircleSmyrna Beach, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Suncoast Basset RescueSpring Hill, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Opkit Kitty Sponsorship ProgramTrenton, FLAnimal charity$4,800
The Lucky Horse Sanctuary IncCoconut Creek, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Coastal Boxer Rescue of SF IncWest Melbourne, FLAnimal charity$4,800
Beyond Nine Cat RescuePompano Beach, FLAnimal charity$4,585
Purrfect Whiskers RescueOrmond Beach, FLAnimal charity$2,685

By state: Florida 19 · Georgia 2

About this foundation

Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pompano Beach, Florida, administered in care of Frederick R Maclean, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 21 grants, a median of $4,800.

Where does Lucille Atwell Foundation Inc give?

Florida (19 grants), Georgia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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