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Est.

1973

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

DEER CREEK LIONS is a 501(c)(4) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a focus on invitation-only grants, it has supported a total of eight grantees as of 2021, although no total grants were paid during that filing year. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT LIONS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY AREA BETTERMENT.
Total Funding Given
$0
2021
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
88%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$100
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jim Melcher
Board Member
B
Bernie St Peter
Board Member
W
Wayne Perkins
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DEER CREEK LIONS?
No. DEER CREEK LIONS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DEER CREEK LIONS give?
DEER CREEK LIONS primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, California, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DEER CREEK LIONS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DEER CREEK LIONS fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did DEER CREEK LIONS fund recently?
In 2024, DEER CREEK LIONS awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include MCFARLAND LIONS CLUB 2351, EMPTY STOCKING FUND, and United Methodist Church. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DEER CREEK LIONS?
DEER CREEK LIONS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.