International Association of Lions Clubs
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
To empower Lions Clubs, volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally and encourage peace and international understanding.
- Income
- $80.2 million
- Spending
- $71.2 million
- Employees
- 279
- Volunteers
- 1,333,152
- Highest pay
- $355,665, executive administrator
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 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)
- $10.9 million spent. District and Club Officers and Administration - The district governor team, club officers, and Lions Clubs International staff are responsible for ensuring that clubs and members further the purposes of Lions Clubs International and are responsible for promoting effective membership growth and new club organization. Also included in this program is the District Governors-Elect (DGE) Seminar, which is an intensive training seminar designed to equip district governors-elect with the knowledge, vision, and skills necessary to strengthen and build Lions Clubs International.
- $2.9 million spent. Lion Magazine - Lion Magazine is the official publication of Lions Clubs International and is published in 18 languages and circulated to the entire membership base. The purpose of the magazine is to inform Lions members about programs, club activities, and policies of Lions Clubs International.
- International Convention - Each year, 15,000-20,000 Lions attend an in-person international convention held annually in a different country. The convention gives Lions members a greater appreciation of Lions Clubs International's global impact and strengthens their commitment to serve. It allows Lions to meet fellow Lions, attend workshops, participate in the election of international leadership, and vote on constitution and by-law changes.
- $42.1 million spent. Committees - Assist the Association in fulfilling its mission and purpose.Communications - Communicate information regarding Lions Clubs International to the community and media.Membership & Leadership Services - Develop programs and curriculum to provide support for training at the club, district, and multiple district level.Public Relations - Develop and provide materials to assist clubs in their public relations activities.Club Supplies - Provide club supplies to its members.Service Activities - Promote and develop programs to support Lions' exempt purpose. Program administrative support is provided by Mail Services and Information Technology departments.International Offices - Service club members worldwide with locations in India, the Republic of Korea, and Japan.
Source: Form 990 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 November 6, 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 December 1940.
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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