Berlin Lions Charities Inc
To raise money for charitable purposes via direct solicitation, community fairs, music festivals, flea markets and other fund raising activities and then donate the proceeds to charities in berlin, ct and surrounding communities.
Berlin Lions Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Berlin Lions Charities Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,250
- -82.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,625
- -73.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,625
- Total assets
- $595,183
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Berlin Lions Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lions International Programs ($8K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Berlin Lions Charities Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $85K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lions International Programs Berlin, CT | Community Assistance | $8,250 |
| Berlin Upbeat-Berlin HS Berlin, CT | Community Education | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $595,183 | $128,648 | $84,272 | $15,250 | 2 | $9,842 |
| 2024 | $532,966 | $104,888 | $145,229 | $85,250 | 3 | $14,201 |
| 2023 | $559,895 | $125,610 | $89,035 | $15,250 | 2 | $8,104 |
| 2022 | $524,340 | $71,826 | $65,588 | $16,250 | 2 | $4,958 |
| 2021 | $526,784 | $81,018 | $58,337 | $7,000 | 1 | $3,430 |
| 2020 | $504,103 | $89,975 | $61,774 | $9,000 | 1 | $7,071 |
About Berlin Lions Charities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Berlin Lions Charities Inc is a public charity, based in Berlin, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $595K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Berlin Lions Charities Inc is led by Phil Porter, Ip President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Phil Porter
Ip President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → Ip President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kulinski
President
3rd Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Cavaliere
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Dehm
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Becker
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wicke
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Pelletier
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Baroni
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Woodruff
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Nagle
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vin Monsonis
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Riggott
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Dornfried
Finance Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Yale
Finance Chai
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gale Reindl
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Greco
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis Recck
1st Vice President
3rd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Blasco
Membership C
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Dornfried
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Butrimas
3rd Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Dan Daigle (2020–2023) — Ip President
- Former: Gary Schmidt (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Lenny Tubbs (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sharon Zarotney (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Polman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Remillard (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Charley Satkowski (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dave Alkas (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Fran Recck (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Irene Matulis (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tammy Campanelli (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Steve Winiarski (2023) — Membership C
- Former: John Zarotney (2020–2022) — Ip President
- Former: Ken Scheer (2022) — Membership C
- Former: Shelly Peterson (2022) — Director
- Former: Debra Tubbs (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gary Bienkowski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Irene Hillstrand (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Formicola (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Josephine Slusz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tj Campanelli (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Wesley Rockhill (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Porter (2020) — Director
- Former: Fritz Schmalberger (2020) — Ip President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Berlin Lions Charities Inc
How much does Berlin Lions Charities Inc give each year?
Berlin Lions Charities Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $85K across 3 grants.
How large is Berlin Lions Charities Inc?
Berlin Lions Charities Inc reported $595K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $129K.
Where does Berlin Lions Charities Inc operate?
Berlin Lions Charities Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Berlin Lions Charities Inc's EIN?
Berlin Lions Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0424291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
Live grants for the work Berlin Lions Charities Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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