International Association of Lions Clubs
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world. To provide funds for eye research and to promote the development of aids to assist the blind and handicaped people to adjust to their every day problems and to perform the function of a charitable nonprofit corporation as provided under Mass General Laws, Chapter 180. The club is part of a global network of volunteers dedicated to addressing community needs. Including creating positive change and advocating for member success through various economic initiatives and growth opportunities in the local business community. Perform activities that serve to alleviate in some ways a need in communities financed through funds raised from members of the public.
- Income
- $66,343
- Spending
- $56,956
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $6,882 spent. Annual Golf Tournament Funds raised benefit eye research and care, provide support to the greater Amesbury community by supporting local programs and scholarships and humanitarian efforts, staffing for town events including parades and car shows and e) donating proceeds to the selected local non profit of Caidens Crusaders
- $6,167 spent. Recycling collection day: an event focused on recycling and community involvement. Recyling efforts to contribute to a cleaner environment.
- $2,591 spent. Lobster Feast-Celebration of service, community and connection.
- $33,487 spent. Refer to Line 31 for detailed activities listed.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1966.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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