California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati
California Lions Youth and Camp Foundation is a private foundation based in Merced, California. Its 2024 filing describes awards as supporting leadership development opportunities for disadvantaged youth in California.
California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati at a glance
In short: California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati gave $66K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,282
- -56.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,841
- -81.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $956,348
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (22 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. A youth organization should email specific information about its request and include a mailing address. Awards are restricted to leadership development opportunities for disadvantaged youth in California.
- Review Cycle
- None; allow two months for processing.
- Deadline
- None; allow two months for processing.
- Contact
Application contact: Gabrielle Y Mckechnie
Mailing address: 1836 K Street, Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 603-3553
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lions Clubs International Foundation ($27K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 60 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 51% to recipients in Illinois; 3% went to South Dakota. The filing also lists shares for Texas and Alaska as 0%. Examples of California recipients include organizations in Atwater, Merced, Modesto, and Stockton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 32 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $151K (2023). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lions Clubs International Foundation Oak Brook, IL | For Youth Leadership | $27,176 |
| Lions Clubs Internation Convetion - Melbourne Oak Brook, IL | Fourteen leos and advisors traveled to attend the international convention - registration and travel reimbursment were made available provide local leos with this learning opportunity | $4,893 |
| Lions Float Inc Huntington Beach, CA | Youth leadership opportunities - 100 leos from northern California traveled to southern California to participate in decorating floats for organizations that participated in the tournament of roses parade on new years day. This opportunity is offered to all youth interested in organizing a trip to the pheonix decorating barn during the month of december. | $4,413 |
| Point Weber Association Stockton, CA | Purchase of Engine for Small Craft | $3,500 |
| Other Local Shools and Organization Atwater, CA | Various grants of $500 or less were given to local events, organizations and schools to promote leadership opportunites in district 4 a1. | $2,970 |
| City of Atwater Atwater, CA | Youth leadershp opportunities - toys were purchased and donated to the local collection sites where various local youth volunteered | $2,703 |
| St Anthony School Atwater, CA | Supplies and Equipment for Classrooms | $2,273 |
| Usacanada Lions Leadership Forum Rapid City, SD | Youth leadership opportunities - funds were spent to allow the opportunity for leos and advisors to attend the graduation ceremony in reno, nv - after completing an online study course at lionsuniversity.com a graduation ceremony was held where degree were awarded | $2,000 |
| Lions Day at the United Nations Oak Brook, IL | Opportunity for local youth to attend and experiance the united nations - registration and travel reimbursment | $1,700 |
| San Joaquin Omega Leo Club Modesto, CA | Promote Membership at Charternight Events | $1,018 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $956,348 | $112,140 | $112,945 | $66,282 | 36 | $66,282 | $81,186 | $50,893 |
| 2023 | $957,153 | $34,994 | $166,659 | $150,911 | 15 | $150,911 | $13,969 | $53,495 |
| 2022 | $1,088,818 | $42,500 | $48,340 | $29,615 | 9 | $29,615 | $28,942 | $58,011 |
| 2021 | $1,094,658 | $102,492 | $14,484 | — | — | — | $88,309 | — |
| 2020 | $1,006,650 | $29,395 | $15,505 | — | — | — | $26,585 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies leadership development opportunities for disadvantaged youth in California as the restriction on its awards. Its 2024 grants supported youth leadership, educational and community activities, and opportunities for young people to participate in events and forums.
Grantees describe a range of activities. Lions Clubs International Foundation says it supports humanitarian services and grants, strengthens communities, and encourages peace and international understanding. Lions Float Inc says it oversees the Lions Clubs International Tournament of Roses Parade float entry and organizes volunteers for float decorating. Team Elevate 7on7 says it supports underprivileged youth through sports, education, and leadership development. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $66,282. Grants ranged from $150 to $27,176, with a median of $500. The largest awards included $27,176 to Lions Clubs International Foundation for youth leadership; $4,893 for Leo youth and advisors to attend the international convention; and $4,413 to Lions Float Inc for youth leadership opportunities connected to float decorating. Other notable grants included $3,500 to Point Weber Association for an engine for a small craft, $2,703 to the City of Atwater for toys donated at local collection sites where youth volunteered, and $2,273 to St Anthony School for classroom supplies and equipment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists C Logan McKechnie as president, Amanda Baptista as secretary, and Gabrielle Y McKechnie as chief financial officer.
California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati is led by C. Logan McKechnie, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Logan McKechnie
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Baptista
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle Y. McKechnie
Chief Financial Officer
Treasurer → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Howard Hudson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Agari (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati
How much does California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati give each year?
California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati gave $66K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 15 grants.
What is California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati's typical grant size?
California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,841, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati that year got $2K on average.
Where does California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati give grants?
California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati gives mostly in Illinois: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atwater, CA (9 grants), Modesto, CA (6 grants), Stockton, CA (4 grants) and Oak Brook, IL (3 grants).
Does California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Leadership Opportunities" (5 grants).
Who are California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati's largest grantees?
California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati's largest 2024 grantees include Lions Clubs International Foundation ($27,176), Lions Clubs Internation Convetion - Melbourne ($4,893) and Lions Float Inc ($4,413), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati?
California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati reported $956K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies leadership development opportunities for disadvantaged youth in California as the restriction on its awards. Its 2024 grants supported youth leadership, educational and community activities, and opportunities for young people to participate in events and forums. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati's EIN?
California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0564160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/california-lions-youth-and-camp-foundati-morg_79a0276cbd934fb89fc9c1223bf29e4e
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