Lions Club of Montclair Charities Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Montclair Lions Club was started in 1979. The membership of the club has been dedicated to supporting the motto of Lions International LCI We Serve. All of our members volunteer their time and talents to help those less fortunate. We do this with a focus on serving our local community but when need is great we have extended beyond our local community. We hold multiple fundraisers by selling White House Ornaments and hold tournaments and poster contests Bland music contests. We perform eye screenings in our local schools and in turn pay for eye exams and glasses for the schools age children. This past year we processed 54 eye glasses requests. As expenses we purchase food items at the tournaments and have expenses that are taxed. All of the funds are distributed to multiple charitable organizations as listed in Schedule O.
- Income
- $35,770
- Spending
- $34,346
- Reserves
- 17.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 86%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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, 2026, 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, 2026, 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 (3)
- $58,960 spent. White House Ornament Sales: Orders were purchases directly from the White House and sold to the public; Proceeds went directly awarding 4 high school seniors scholarships to their colleges and 1 scholarship sponsoring Public Library Adult Education. Students were also awarded 1 2nd 3rd place and honorable mention award at Bland Competition.
- $20,499 spent. Poker Tournament provided tournament for approximately 150 members of the community as entertainment and a chance to win prizes. This year the proceeds supported 3 different organizations; Foundation Fighting Blindness NOVA Youth Camp and LCIF Melvin Jones Lions International.
- $3,011 spent. processed 54 eye glasses requests and provided eye exams and glasses to 26 adults and children. Expenses include cost of eye exam and 2 pair of glasses at local Optometry Offices. totaling $3011 this year
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 2026.
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 March 2006.
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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