Lions Bitterroot Youth Camp
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What it says it does
CARRYOUT THE COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN LIONS CLUBS OF GREATER KALISPELL AREA AND THE MONTANA STATE FISH WILDLIFE AND PARKS DEPARTMENT. THE YOUTH CAMP OPERATES BETWEEN MAY AND SEPTEMBER TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND ENABLE YOUTH ORIENTED ACTIVITIES AS WELL PROVIDE A RENTABLE VENUE THAT IS OPEN TO ALL FOR FAMILY REUNIONS, WEDDINGS, AND SIMILAR.
- Income
- $126,080
- Spending
- $92,620
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 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 (1)
- $92,620 spent. THE YOUTH CAMP OPERATES BETWEEN MAY AND SEPTEMBER TO ENABLE YOUTH ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR FAMILY REUNIONS, WEDDINGS, ETC. ON A RENTAL BASIS. THOSE INDIVIDUALS AGES 12 AND BELOW CAN ATTEND AT NO CHARGE. THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LIONS AND THE STATE OF MONTANA WAS UPDATED IN 2022 AND WENT INTO EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2023. ABOUT 20 COLUMBIA FALLS BOY SCOUTS VOLUNTEER AT THE CAMP IN THE SPRINGTIME AND 10-15 LIONS CLUB MEMBERS ALSO VOLUNTEER DURING THE SEASON. THE BOARD IS HOPING TO BE AWARDED GRANT MONEY IN 2026 TO HELP FUND MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS (REPLACE PRIMARY BATHROOM/SHOWER FACILITY) PLANNED FOR THE FALL OF 2026.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2019.
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 December 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 October 2019.
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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