International Association of Lions Clubs
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What it says it does
IS TO TAKE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN THE CIVIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF CAMBRIA. TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE OPEN DISCUSSION OF ALL MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST,AND TO ENCOURAGE SERVICE MINDED PEOPLE TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY WITHOUT PERSONAL FINANCIAL REWARD. THE LIONS ARE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTIVE OF VARIOUS COMMUNITY CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND THE EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT ALL THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN CAMBRIA. THE LIONS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS TO HELP DEFRAY COLLEGE COSTS. THE LIONS PROVIDE VISION SCREENING AND PAY FOR GLASSES. THE LIONS PAY FOR PRESCRIPTIONS FOR NEEDY COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
- Income
- $105,092
- Spending
- $52,844
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
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 (1)
- $54,346 spent. THE LIONS SPONSOR AND ORGANIZE THE ANNUAL LABOR DAY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, WHICH INVOLVES THE WHOLE TOWN. THIS CELEBRATION IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR CAMBRIA ESPRIT D' CORP. THE LIONS PROVIDE VISION SCREENING FOR STUDENTS IN THE LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND PAY FOR GLASSES. THE LIONS PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS TO HELP DEFRAY COLLEGE COSTS. THE LIONS MAINTAIN THE PINEDORADO GROUNDS AND USE IT FOR MANY VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE LIONS SUPPORTS OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFITS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITH MONETARY DONATIONS.
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 September 7, 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 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 June 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 March 1966.
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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