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, 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
- $96,098
- Spending
- $99,570
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
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 (3)
- $39,225 spent. WEEKLY NOON MEETINGS WITH PROGRAM SPEAKERS AND PRESENTATIONS CREATE & FOSTER A SPRIIT OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG PEOPLE OF THE LEAVENWORTH COMMUNITY, NATION, AND WORLD. PROMOTE PRINPICLES OF GOOD GOVERNMENT AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP. TAKE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN CIVIC, CULTURAL,SOCIAL & MORAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. UNITE MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP, GOOD FELLOWSHIP & MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING. PROVIDE A FORUM FOR OPEN DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST WHILE EXCLUDING POLITICS AND/OR SECTARIAN RELIGION. ENCOURAGE SERVICE MINDED MEMBERS TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY.
- $17,452 spent. SERVICE PROJECTS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, VISION, HUNGER AND HUMANITARIANISM INCLUDE YOUTH VISION SCREENING AT ALL LOCAL ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS; CONDUCTING THE MOUSE RACE FUNDRAISER FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES; SUPPORT AND PATICIPATE IN THE LOCAL CANCER RELAY FOR LIFE; CREATED A WEEKLY WALKING GROUP FOR DIABETES PREVENTION; ASSIST LOW INCOME ADULTS WITH VISION EXAMS AND GLASSES THROUGH LEAVENWORTH ALLWAYS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. LEAVENWORTH LIONS REGULARLY CONTRIBUTE TO KANSAS AUDIO READER PROGRAM, LOCAL FOOD BANKS, THE LEAVENWORTH HOMELESS SHELTER AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PRISION SEED PROGRAM.
- $40,513 spent. YOUTH CITIZENSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, SPONSORING AND SUPPORTING A LEO CLUB; SUPPORTING LOCAL BOY SCOUTS; SPONSORING INDIVIDUALS FOR AMERICAN LEGION BOYS AND GIRLS STATE PROGRAMS WHERE PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT THE STRUCTURE AND WORKING OF OUR GOVNERNEMNT VIA ROLE PLAY; AND SPONSORING STUDENTS WHO ATTEND KANSAS LIONS STATE BAND CAMP.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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