International Association of Lions Clubs
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF NEW HOLSTEIN. THEY ALSO PROMOTE LIONS CLUB STATE AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.
- Income
- $44,086
- Spending
- $54,706
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
- THE CLUB PURCHASED NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, TOTALING $25,886 FOR THE LIONS PARK.
- THE CLUB PROVIDED THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS GRANTS OF $3,305 TO PROMOTE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCHOOL.
- IN 2024, THE CLUB PROVIDED $4,093 TO THE CITY OF NEW HOLSTEIN TO IMPROVE A PARK SHELTER AND REPAIR A CITY SIGN.
- THE CLUB PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND WISCONSIN LIONS FOUNDATION AND LIONS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS. THEY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO EYE BANK REIMBURSEMENTS, LIONS CAMPS, EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES, PARK UPKEEP AND IMPROVEMENTS, HANDICAP RAMPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. A FULL DETAILED LIST IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 April 1971.
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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