To develop, manage and distribute funding to help Lions Clubs provide services that meet existing and emerging needs and improve the quality of life of Pennsylvania residents, with particular emphasis on vision and hearing aid and other community projects; all funds received remain in Pennsylvania.
A defining feature of the Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation is that it channels all of its funding back into Pennsylvania, with grants aimed at helping Lions Clubs meet existing and emerging local needs. The foundation’s stated purpose centers on improving quality of life for Pennsylvania residents, with particular emphasis on vision and hearing aid support and other community projects. Its recent grant list shows that this mission is carried out through many local club-based awards rather than a single large institutional grant. Recent examples include $40,500 to Everett Lions Club in Everett for a community project and $40,000 to Bern Township Lions Club in Leesport for the same purpose. The pattern continues across the state through clubs, districts, and service organizations that are already rooted in their communities. Grants also reach groups outside the club structure, such as North Central Sight Services in Williamsport and Sights for Hope in Allentown, both funded at $10,000. That mix suggests a funder that relies on local Lions networks while also supporting community organizations tied to vision, hearing, and neighborhood service needs. The foundation’s work is organized around Pennsylvania-specific service projects, fellowship and award programs, and direct support for community-based efforts that improve local conditions.
Vision and hearing services are central to the foundation’s grantmaking. In 2023, it gave $10,000 to North Central Sight Services in Williamsport for community projects, and in 2024 it awarded $10,000 to Sights for Hope in Allentown as a community grant. Those grants align with the foundation’s stated emphasis on vision aid and hearing aid support. Community projects make up much of the rest of the portfolio. The foundation funded Dallastown Lions Club with $24,600 in 2024 for a community project and supported Mcconnellsburg Lions Club with $10,000 in 2025 for the same type of work. It also backed district-level activity, including PA Lions District 14-c in York and Lions District 14-p in Shoemakersville. Fellowship and award activity appears in the active programs as well, alongside general grants for Lions Clubs and related community projects across Pennsylvania.
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$272K
Most grants fall between $8K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
EDMUND TUSTIN
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Typical grant size sits in a fairly tight band: p25 is $7,625, median is $10,000, and p75 is $14,586. The recent grant list shows repeated awards across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which points to ongoing annual support rather than isolated one-time giving. Grants are project-specific and local, with funds directed through Lions Clubs, districts, and related Pennsylvania community organizations. The foundation also operates direct application pathways, including general grants, fellowship applications, and the PIP award program. Unsolicited applications are accepted.
The foundation’s grantmaking is entirely Pennsylvania-based: 100% of recent grants went to recipients in PA, and the top state by grant count is also PA. Recipient cities appear across the commonwealth, including Everett, Leesport, Kemptown, New Paris, Dallastown, Williamsport, Allentown, York, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster. Grants also reach district-level recipients in places such as Greensburg, Shoemakersville, and Nazareth. The spread is broad within one state rather than multi-state or international.
Its stated focus includes vision services and eye care, hearing aid services, community development projects, emergency and local relief, fellowship and awards programs, and disaster relief. Recent grants also show support for Lions Clubs, district-level groups, and community organizations carrying out local projects in Pennsylvania.
No. Lions Clubs are a major part of the portfolio, but the recent grants also include community service organizations such as North Central Sight Services in Williamsport and Sights for Hope in Allentown. The foundation’s program descriptions also refer to related community organizations in Pennsylvania.
The typical grant size is centered around $10,000. The distribution provided shows p25 at $7,625, a median of $10,000, and p75 at $14,586, indicating that many awards fall in the mid-thousands to low five figures.
Yes. The active programs include general grants, fellowship applications, and a PIP award program, and the site states that unsolicited applications are accepted. The program materials are described as downloadable application forms or application pages for Pennsylvania-based requests.
All recent grants in the data went to recipients in Pennsylvania, and the geographic scope of giving is local. Recent recipient cities include Everett, Leesport, Williamsport, Allentown, York, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Grants are awarded to Lions Districts for Vision Screening (KidsSight) project instruments. Projects must benefit Pennsylvanians and meet the general LOPF grant requirements.
Deadline: Applications are due by the first of January, April, July, and October each year.
Who can apply: Proposals may originate from any Pennsylvania Lions District or non-Lion organization in Pennsylvania. Projects must benefit Pennsylvanians, demonstrate Lions/Leos involvement and a significant Lions/Leos financial commitment, and include a current 501(c)(3) letter or latest 990/990EZ/990N showing nonprofit status. Applications must be certified and signed by the District Governor and the sitting Foundation Board Member. LOPF assistance may not exceed 50% of the total project budget. Grants generally support developmental or in-progress projects, not loan repayment, reserve funds, salaries, or continuing operating expenses. Non-Lion organizations must demonstrate that the project significantly contributes to the LOPF mission and that Lions/Leos will be involved.
Deadline: Applications must be received by July 1, October 1, January 1, or April 1 each year; emergency exceptions may be considered.
Who can apply: See PIP Award application form for eligibility and instructions; administered by LOPF for the Pennsylvania Lions community.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD AREA LIONS FOOD BANK | HOWARD, PA | $34,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LIONS DISTRICT 14-G | HUGHESVILLE, PA | $23,170 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LIONS CLUB OF QUARRYVILLE INC | PEACH BOTTOM, PA | $22,930 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| UNION TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB | NEW CASTLE, PA | $17,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| UNIONTOWN LIONS CLUB | UNIONTOWN, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LIONS DISTRICT 14-A | TELFORD, PA | $12,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| DUNMORE LIONS CLUB | DUNMORE, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LEHIGH TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB | WALNUTPORT, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LANCASTER LIONS CLUB | LANCASTER, PA | $7,700 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| SOUTH FORK LIONS CLUB | SOUTH FORK, PA | $7,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| FAYETTE CITY WASHINGTON TWP LIONS | BELLE VERNON, PA | $21,220 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| SLATINGTON LIONS CLUB | SLATINGTON, PA | $18,850 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LEIGHTON LIONESSLIONS CLUB | ORWIGSBURG, PA | $16,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LIONS DISTRICT 14-E | GREENSBURG, PA | $14,615 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| BARON STEIGEL LIONS CLUB | STEVENS, PA | $14,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LITTLE BEAVER LIONS CLUB | DARLINGTON, PA | $11,624 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| ROCHESTER BEAVER LIONS CLUB | BEAVER FALLS, PA | $11,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| MCCONNELLSBURG LIONS CLUB | MCCONNELLSBURG, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| WILLOW STREET LIONS CLUB | WILLOW STREET, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LIONS DISTRICT 14-P | SHOEMAKERSVILLE, PA | $9,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| HONEY BROOK LIONS CLUB | HONEY BROOK, PA | $8,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| NORTHERN TIOGA CO CENTENNIAL LIONS | LAWRENCEVILLE, PA | $8,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LIONS DISTRICT 14-K | NAZARETH, PA | $6,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| WEST HANOVER LIONS CLUB | HARRISBURG, PA | $5,361 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| EVERETT LIONS CLUB | EVERETT, PA | $40,500 | 2024 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE LIONS CLUB | NEW PARIS, PA | $27,750 | 2024 | CUMMUNITY PROJECT |
| DALLASTOWN LIONS CLUB | DALLASTOWN, PA | $24,600 | 2024 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| WILLIAMSPORT LIONS CLUB | WILLIAMSPORT, PA | $11,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| SIGHTS FOR HOPE | ALLENTOWN, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| TURBOTVILLE LIONS CLUB | TURBOTVILLE, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LANACASTER LIONS CLUB | LANCASTER, PA | $9,989 | 2024 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| EMMAUS LIONS CLUB | ALLENTOWN, PA | $7,500 | 2024 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| SHILLINGTON LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION | SHILLINGTON, PA | $6,650 | 2024 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| RIDGWAY LIONS CLUB | RIDGWAY, PA | $5,269 | 2024 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| KEMPTOWN LIONS CLUB | KEMPTOWN, PA | $40,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| BERN TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB | LEESPORT, PA | $40,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| JERSEY SHORE LIONS CLUB | JERSEY SHORE, PA | $13,250 | 2023 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| NORTH CENTRAL SIGHT SERVICES | WILLIAMSPORT, PA | $10,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY PROJECTS |
| PA LIONS DISTRICT 14-C | YORK, PA | $10,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LAKEMONT LIONS CLUB | ALTOONA, PA | $8,075 | 2023 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| PA LIONS DISTRICT 14-B | PITTSBURGH, PA | $7,035 | 2023 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| BENSALEM LIONS CLUB | BENSALEM, PA | $6,750 | 2023 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| RICHMOND LIONS CLUB | BANGOR, PA | $5,600 | 2023 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
| LANACASTER LIONS CLUB | LANCASTER, PA | $5,200 | 2023 | COMMUNITY PROJECT |
HOWARD AREA LIONS FOOD BANK
$34,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
LIONS DISTRICT 14-G
$23,170COMMUNITY PROJECT
LIONS CLUB OF QUARRYVILLE INC
$22,930COMMUNITY PROJECT
UNION TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB
$17,500COMMUNITY PROJECT
UNIONTOWN LIONS CLUB
$15,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
LIONS DISTRICT 14-A
$12,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
DUNMORE LIONS CLUB
$10,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB
$10,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
LANCASTER LIONS CLUB
$7,700COMMUNITY PROJECT
SOUTH FORK LIONS CLUB
$7,500COMMUNITY PROJECT
FAYETTE CITY WASHINGTON TWP LIONS
$21,220COMMUNITY PROJECT
SLATINGTON LIONS CLUB
$18,850COMMUNITY PROJECT
LEIGHTON LIONESSLIONS CLUB
$16,500COMMUNITY PROJECT
LIONS DISTRICT 14-E
$14,615COMMUNITY PROJECT
BARON STEIGEL LIONS CLUB
$14,500COMMUNITY PROJECT
LITTLE BEAVER LIONS CLUB
$11,624COMMUNITY PROJECT
ROCHESTER BEAVER LIONS CLUB
$11,500COMMUNITY PROJECT
MCCONNELLSBURG LIONS CLUB
$10,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
WILLOW STREET LIONS CLUB
$10,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
LIONS DISTRICT 14-P
$9,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
HONEY BROOK LIONS CLUB
$8,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
NORTHERN TIOGA CO CENTENNIAL LIONS
$8,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
LIONS DISTRICT 14-K
$6,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
WEST HANOVER LIONS CLUB
$5,361COMMUNITY PROJECT
EVERETT LIONS CLUB
$40,500COMMUNITY PROJECT
CHESTNUT RIDGE LIONS CLUB
$27,750CUMMUNITY PROJECT
DALLASTOWN LIONS CLUB
$24,600COMMUNITY PROJECT
WILLIAMSPORT LIONS CLUB
$11,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
TURBOTVILLE LIONS CLUB
$10,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
LANACASTER LIONS CLUB
$9,989COMMUNITY PROJECT
EMMAUS LIONS CLUB
$7,500COMMUNITY PROJECT
SHILLINGTON LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION
$6,650COMMUNITY PROJECT
RIDGWAY LIONS CLUB
$5,269COMMUNITY PROJECT
KEMPTOWN LIONS CLUB
$40,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
BERN TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB
$40,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
JERSEY SHORE LIONS CLUB
$13,250COMMUNITY PROJECT
PA LIONS DISTRICT 14-C
$10,000COMMUNITY PROJECT
LAKEMONT LIONS CLUB
$8,075COMMUNITY PROJECT
PA LIONS DISTRICT 14-B
$7,035COMMUNITY PROJECT
BENSALEM LIONS CLUB
$6,750COMMUNITY PROJECT
RICHMOND LIONS CLUB
$5,600COMMUNITY PROJECT
LANACASTER LIONS CLUB
$5,200COMMUNITY PROJECT
