Lion Outreach International Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The mission of L.I.O.N. Outreach International, Inc is "To network individuals and organizations on behalf of those we identify as 'Leaders In Obscurity' around the world. A summary of our methodology is 1) to Encourage remote leaders (through personal visits, mentoring in person, online, or one-on-one; 2) Equipping remote leaders (through in-person, small group, online training; 3) Empowering (through personal strategizing, seed resources, accountability teams; 4) Engaging leaders with others (through networking, in-persons, online, conferences, or other events.
- Income
- $167,953
- Spending
- $207,317
- Reserves
- -3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 209% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
- $39,714 spent. In 2025 we provided "seed investment support' for key network leaders in India (West Bengal, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu. Before receiving any funds from us, these leaders had to identify their project related to L.I.O.N. purposes, the strategic plan for accomplishing it, and the amount of local support they could raise for their projected budget.This effort also helped these leaders begin to identify teams as well and plan and organize events and projects on behalf of the communities which they are serving. Due to the increased local persecution of those receiving "outside" funds from America, at their request, we greatly reduced again our support to our key leaders in Tamil Nadu. Program expenses went to skills training for youth, and emergency transportation for medical care of elderly slum dwellers. In Jharkand, program expenses went to the continued operation of a village computer training center and student housing at Access academy. In West Bengal, LION leaders provided one medical camp for rural villages near Berhampur and additional support for 20 dairy cows with our "Cows for Leaders" project. In Punjab, L.I.O.N. supported an effort by our key leaders in Chandigarh with 5 additional bicycles for the teams to reach remote villages with teaching and support
- $29,700 spent. In 2025 through our key leaders in Africa, our Africa Project Against Suicide(APAS) network had teams in 22 countries, according to our international APAS team. We held the second annual Education Summit in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe with 467 registrants. Our project funding went primarily to the live training events which were also streamed online. We also supported the office in the U.K. where our key coordinator for Africa is living temporarily with his family. These efforts resulted in Africa continuing as our most extensive project effort. Project expenses included travel for trainers
- $70,095 spent. In 2025 L.I.O.N. Outreach International, Inc. continued providing some small emergency support to a few of our U.S. based leaders in obscurity. In all cases, the grants went to families and key team leaders struggling with emergency food, medical, and transportation. We continued our online teaching and training, accessible by all of the U.S. leaders. Our LION - UK office provided coordination for all of the Africa network, including some honoriums and travel expense reimbursement for event volunteer teams and part time coordinators in Kettering, and Hull, UK
- $184,732 spent. Program Expenses include database software, internet services, computer and digital storage equipment, phone services, some staff travel, and miscellaneous expenses for leader offices...
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 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 November 2013.
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 November 4, 2026.
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