How to apply
Inquire with the foundation Contact: Whittier Lions Foundation - Henry L, Po Box 245, Whittier, Ca, 5627080716 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).
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
59 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Emmerson MortuaryWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $45K |
| Abbie MaldonadoWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,950 |
| Angelina OliveriWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Ashlyn VenturaWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Emma Marie SalazarWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Jaelyn HernandezWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Jessica ResendizWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Joshua CamargoWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Josiah LafferreWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Kathryn TinocoWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Nathaniel MaddenWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Sadie MonterrosoWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Sophia RinconWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $4,400 |
| Stater Bros Whittier Store #206Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $3,016 |
| California Hs Entertainment UnitWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $3,000 |
| Katherine Edwards Middle SchoolWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $2,356 |
| Academy of Music for the BlindWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $2,000 |
| East Whittier Middle SchoolWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $2,000 |
| Dr AdameWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,700 |
| YMCA of Greater WhittierWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,500 |
| Nancy LemusWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,300 |
| Embroidery Goods IncWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,108 |
| California High School PerformanceWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,000 |
| California Lion Friends in SightWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,000 |
| West Whittier Elementary SchoolWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $1,000 |
| Bridges of FaithWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $800 |
| Abigail CetinaWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Abigail VillanuevaWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Felipe GalvanWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Giselle VirgenWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Gracie CaballeroWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Hector ContrerasWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Isabella HernandezWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Isabella PerezWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Jacob HinesWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Jacqueline BenitezWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Jacueline CastanedaWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Jake PalosWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Jesus BarradasWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Jordyn WadeWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Kenia HernandezWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Maria CervantesWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Maximus VargasWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Nathan PrietoWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Pedro LopezWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Sophia AlushaWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Viridian GonzalezWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Wendy CarcamoWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| Ximena CastilloWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $550 |
| District 4l2Whittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $500 |
| Dr Xavier OrdonezWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $500 |
| Juan AcevesWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $393 |
| Lions Project for CanineWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $325 |
| Acro Printing IncWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $279 |
| Steve RosasWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $259 |
| Chorale Bel CantoWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $250 |
| Ray PerezWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $178 |
| George AguilarWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage | $80 |
| Not Specified-ReverseWhittier, CA | Funds are donated without the restriction of the usage |
About this foundation
Whittier Lions Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Whittier, California, administered in care of Jc McFarland, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Whittier Lions Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Inquire with the foundation Deadlines: Applications deadlines for grants/awards, etc. Vary depending on the specific program..
How much does Whittier Lions Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $135K across 59 grants, a median of $550.
Where does Whittier Lions Foundation give?
California (59 grants), per its latest filing.
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