AI Summary
The Louisville Downtown Lions Charities Inc. is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. In the filing year 2025, the organization paid out a total of $534.8K across 15 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ASSIST BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Cause Areas
2
Special population support
Unknown or not classified
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VISUALLY IMPARIED PRESCHOOL SERVICES INC
$566.4K
39%
KENTUCKY LIONS EYE FOUNDATION INC
$237.4K
16%
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INC
$100K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC?
No. LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC give?
LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Illinois. 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 LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC make each year?
In 2025, LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $535 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC fund recently?
In 2025, LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include VISUALLY IMPARIED PRESCHOOL SERVICES INC, KENTUCKY LIONS EYE FOUNDATION INC, and UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC?
LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.