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Terryville Lions Charities Inc

EIN 81-1638937 · Terryville, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SIGHT RELATED PROJECTS AND RESEARCH; DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PROJECTS, AND THE LESS FORTUNATE; DONATE FUNDS TO LOCAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION; AND SUPPORT LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$672,959
Spending
$519,733
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
21

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $432,791 spent. THESE DONATIONS ARE FOR RESEARCH DESIGNED TO ERADICATE PREVENTABLE BLINDNESS, IMPROVE TREATMENT OF BLINDNESS PROCEDURES, AND PROVIDE DEVICES TO PERSONS OF LOW VISION. COMMUNITY: THESE DONATIONS ARE EXAMPLES OF THE TERRYVILLE LIONS CLUB'S COMMITMENT TO ITS COMMUNITY. THESE DONATIONS ARE FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING AN EASTER EGG HUNT, EYE WORK FOR THE NEEDY, DONATIONS TO PUBLIC HEALTH, ETC. THIS INCLUDES THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION TO NEEDY FAMILIES (APPROXIMATELY 45-55) WHO RECEIVE BASKETS OF FOOD, AS WELL AS WINTER CLOTHING AND TOYS FOR CHILDREN. YOUTH: THESE DONATIONS DISPLAY THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO THE YOUTH OF THE TOWN. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION SCREENS ALL APPLICANTS AND MAKES AWARDS BASED ON ACADEMICS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND FINANCIAL NEED. DONATIONS AND SPONSORING TEAMS IN YOUTH ATHLETIC LEAGUES PROVIDE AND EXTEND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE. DONATIONS: TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS RED CROSS, YMCA, JDRF, CT HOSPICE, SALVATION ARMY, ST. VINCENT DEPAUL, ET AL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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