International Association of Lions Clubs
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
Lions Club with volunteers and partners work to improve the health and well-being and to strengthen communities, To support those in need through humanitarian services. To provide grants that impact lives globally and to encourage peace and international understanding.
- Income
- $209,123
- Spending
- $183,160
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 235
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)
- $12,279 spent. Football Playoff Games - The Club plans and coordinates all aspects of 6-10 High School playoff games that are scheduled in our school district football stadium. The club takes tickets, works the chains on the field, runs the scoreboard and game clocks, provides the play-by-play announcing and spotter. The club members also drive the golf carts. The club also sells programs and runs the concession stands on the visitor and home sides.
- $53,490 spent. The Club gives out in the form of grants and donations monies to local nonprofit organizations whose mission aligns with our mission statement. They also donate money to Lions International and Lions District global causes.
- $7,500 spent. Scholarships given to local students who have demonstrated leadership in the local community. Scholarship given to the club sweetheart for her leadership within the club.
- $967 spent. Pancake Breakfast
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2014.
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 2024.
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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