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International Association of Lions
EIN 38-2276642 • 501(c)4 • Chassell, MI
Profile
To empower lions clubs, volunteers and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian service and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
19th percentile
Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
89th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
25th percentile
Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
36th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$60,328
Down $19,977 (-25%) from 2024
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Down$60,328
Down $19,977 (-25%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$75,704
Down $10,436 (-12%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$95,684
Up $28,512 (+42%) from 2024
Net Income
Down-$19,980
Down $38,948 (-205%) from 2024
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Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $60,328
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $60,328
- Revenue
- $75,704
- Expenses
- $95,684
- Net income
- -$19,980
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Nov 12, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $75,704
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To empower lions clubs, volunteers and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian service and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS AND IMPROVEMENTS, THOSE IN NEED AND EDUCATONIONAL PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 30 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. | $52,005 | $52,005 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE PALOSAARI | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| CHRISTINA SMIGOWSKI | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| DAN CRANE | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| GEORGE STOCKERO | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| MARY CRANE | 1st Vice Pre | - | $0 | - | - |
| JULIE MEYERS | Service Chai | - | $0 | - | - |
| JUDY EVERT | Recording Se | - | $0 | - | - |
| BARB WORRALL | Service Chai | - | $0 | - | - |
| ROSS RINKANEN | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| NEIL AHOLA | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| SHARI STOCKERO | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| LYNN GIERKE | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Fest | $64,252 | $64,252 | - | $64,252 |
| Total Events | $64,252 | $64,252 | - | $64,252 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- International Association of Lions
- EIN
- 38-2276642
- Phone
- 9064826601
- Address
- PO BOX 22, CHASSELL, MI 49916
Signing Officer
- Name
- Christina Smigowski
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 9064826601
- Signed
- 2025-11-12
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I
“Line 10 - assist with community endeavors and improvements, those in need and educational programs. Approximately 30 individuals and organizaions received financial assistance. Line 16 - expenses incurred with annual strawberry festival”
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8
“Lions tshirts for members 421 total 421”
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10
“Name: various cash contribution: 52,005”
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16
“Expenses festival expenses 37,067 membership dues 4,815 uniform expense 322 website domain 380 miscellaneous 769 office supplies 326 total 43,679”
Form 990-ez, Part III
“To empower lions clubs, volunteers and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian service and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | NAME: VARIOUS CASH CONTRIBUTION: 52,005 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | EXPENSES FESTIVAL EXPENSES 37,067 MEMBERSHIP DUES 4,815 UNIFORM EXPENSE 322 WEBSITE DOMAIN 380 MISCELLANEOUS 769 OFFICE SUPPLIES 326 TOTAL 43,679 |
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