San Bruno Lions Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The San Bruno Lions Foundation has been formed to expand the service activities of the San Bruno Lions Club.The San Bruno Lions Foundation enhances the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families, and organizations of San Bruno while helping to remove the barriers to opportunity and helping people in need, through education, advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion.
- Income
- $36,946
- Spending
- $35,077
- Reserves
- 52.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. 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 June 30, 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)
- $6,833 spent. San Bruno residences were helped by the foundation providing the renovation of the food pantry.. This project helped provide the citizens of san bruno a better way of life in this city. In addition, provide citizens a sense of pride in San Bruno.
- $4,188 spent. Help the community with eye care which includes free eye examines and glasses for people that cannot afford the care. Also help families and youth with scholarships and hearing aid needs.
- $14,653 spent. Food baskets for about 75 needy families in San Bruno. Toys for 40 kids.
- $6,021 spent. Help the youth of San Bruno in various programs. In addition, poor families with kids providing toys.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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? 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? 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 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 August 2014.
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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