International Association of Lions Clubs
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What it says it does
The Madison Lions Club financially supports programs and services for the blind visually impaired local youth and local community groups and agencies.
- Income
- $13,101
- Spending
- $64,060
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 29
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 (2)
- $28,840 spent. The Madison Lions Club hosts an animal show for the county 4H and carnival rides for individuals. The Club operates a food concession stand charges $3 for adult and $1 children admission. A 25% royualty from ride tickets contributes to revenue. The fair runs from Tuesday to Saturday in October. Revenue sources are 65% for ride royalties 30% admission fees and 5% food. The food is the only area with direct expenses. The largest expense item is liability insurance of $14,056 for 2024. Police officer security was $3,400. Attendance was estimated at 3,000 children and 2,000 adults. Saturday is the highest volume. Annual and daily attendance variations are driven primarily by weather factors.
- $25,708 spent. Grants to community groups schools associations total $25,708. GA Lions Camp for the Blind $2k Lighthouse for the Blind $2k Leaderdog Program $4k Living Life Team $4k Morgan County Empty Stocking Fund $1k College Scholarships $6k Morgan County Schools Principals Funds $6k Eye Exams and Glasses for those in need $708 Texas Flood Victims $1k Morgan County 4H $1,500
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 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 December 1969.
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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