International Ass of Lions Clubs
International Ass of Lions Clubs is a public charity based in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Formed in 1956, it describes itself as a social club that supports charities in the region through donations and service.
International Ass of Lions Clubs at a glance
In short: International Ass of Lions Clubs gave $210K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Virginia. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,000
- -32.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,500
- -49.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $944,220
- -17.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to International Ass of Lions Clubs
- Contact
Mailing address: 10705 Kirkland Dr, Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Phone: (703) 909-5477
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who International Ass of Lions Clubs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leader Dog for the Blind ($50K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (40%), Michigan (24%), Illinois (12%), North Carolina (10%), and Florida (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is International Ass of Lions Clubs open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2023) to $313K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leader Dog for the Blind Rochester, MI | Leader dogs for the blind | $50,000 |
| Old Dominion Eye Foundation Richmond, VA | Educcharity forunderserved | $25,000 |
| Lions Clubs Intl Foundation Oak Brook, IL | Empower Lionshumanitarianservices | $25,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Humanitarian aid disaster relief | $20,000 |
| Lions of VA Foundation Gainesville, VA | Empower volunteers to serve communities | $15,000 |
| Arcola Methodist Church Sterling, VA | Missions for graduating seniors | $15,000 |
| Virginia Lions Eye Inst Found Falls Church, VA | Support for thevisually impaired | $15,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Leesburg, VA | Law enforce comm outreachOfficer assist | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrier Project inc Jacksonville, FL | Support wounded veterans and families | $10,000 |
| StephenSiller Tunnel to TowersFound Staten Island, NY | Support fallen first responders and vets | $10,000 |
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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 | $944,220 | $17,215 | $219,415 | $210,000 | 12 | $17,215 |
| 2024 | $1,146,420 | $41,007 | $315,168 | $313,000 | 9 | $41,007 |
| 2023 | $1,420,581 | $1,643,160 | $225,931 | $190,000 | 8 | $1,642,160 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support regional charities through donations and service. Its 2025 grants included support for vision-related services, humanitarian aid, veterans, first responders, and community organizations.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of work supported. Old Dominion Eye Foundation says it supplies human eye tissue for transplant, research, and teaching. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. K9s for Warriors says it provides service dogs to military veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $210,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Leader Dog for the Blind, $25,000 each to Old Dominion Eye Foundation and Lions Clubs International Foundation, and $20,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. Other recipients included Lions of VA Foundation, Arcola Methodist Church, Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foundation, Fraternal Order of Police, Wounded Warrior Project, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, K9s for Warriors, and Rescue Mission of Roanoke.
The 2024 filing describes support for charities and community organizations working in areas including humanitarian aid, veterans, first responders, homelessness, vision care, and local outreach. It states that the board votes on donations and that a majority is required to authorize them. The organization maintains records of donations, including amounts, recipient names and addresses, and general purposes; it says donations are made to the general funds of established charitable organizations, primarily 501(c)(3)s.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles H Martin as president, Patricia D Martin as treasurersecretary, and Larry A Pangle as first vice president. The organization’s 2024 filing states that it has three voting members, who are also its officers, and that the board votes on donations.
International Ass of Lions Clubs is led by Charles H Martin, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles H Martin
President
On filings since 2023
3.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry A Pangle
First Vice President
On filings since 2023
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia D Martin
Treasurersecretary
On filings since 2023
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 International Ass of Lions Clubs
How much does International Ass of Lions Clubs give each year?
International Ass of Lions Clubs gave $210K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $313K across 9 grants.
What is International Ass of Lions Clubs's typical grant size?
International Ass of Lions Clubs's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,500, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from International Ass of Lions Clubs that year got $13K on average.
Where does International Ass of Lions Clubs give grants?
International Ass of Lions Clubs's top state is Virginia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (24%) and Illinois (12%).
Does International Ass of Lions Clubs give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on International Ass of Lions Clubs's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are International Ass of Lions Clubs's largest grantees?
International Ass of Lions Clubs's largest 2025 grantees include Leader Dog for the Blind ($50,000), Old Dominion Eye Foundation ($25,000) and Lions Clubs Intl Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is International Ass of Lions Clubs?
International Ass of Lions Clubs reported $944K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17K.
What does International Ass of Lions Clubs fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support regional charities through donations and service. Its 2025 grants included support for vision-related services, humanitarian aid, veterans, first responders, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from International Ass of Lions Clubs?
International Ass of Lions Clubs has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is International Ass of Lions Clubs's EIN?
International Ass of Lions Clubs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6046374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). International Ass of Lions Clubs funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/international-ass-of-lions-clubs-morg_41554aad7c23422eb691a8639559e98a
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