International Assn of Lions Frazee
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International Assn of Lions Frazee at a glance
In short: International Assn of Lions Frazee gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,500
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,500
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $108,230
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Assn of Lions Frazee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frazee Vergas Schools ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $16K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frazee Vergas Schools Frazee, MN | Community Support | $5,500 |
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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 | $108,230 | $36,663 | $13,158 | $5,500 | 1 | $127 |
| 2024 | $85,159 | $25,539 | $14,310 | $7,000 | 1 | $96 |
| 2023 | $76,324 | $37,762 | $22,989 | $16,200 | 2 | $38 |
| 2022 | $62,909 | $-2,561 | $9,592 | — | — | $27 |
| 2021 | $72,570 | $45,537 | $9,210 | — | — | $32 |
| 2020 | $41,270 | $3,025 | $12,966 | — | — | $20 |
| 2019 | $52,970 | $4,090 | $16,591 | — | — | $15 |
About International Assn of Lions Frazee
Based on IRS filings
International Assn of Lions Frazee is a public charity, based in Frazee, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $108K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $127.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Assn of Lions Frazee is led by Lori Thorp, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Thorp
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Negen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Leroy Hausmann
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Bellefeuille
Director
1st Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karlene Negen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Dave Fergusson
Safety Officer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pergande
Treasurer
President → District Rec, 2024
District Rec → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heath Peterson
Vice President
2nd Vice President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Eldon Bergman (2019–2024) — Tailtwister
- Former: Rita Stelzer (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Ed Jutz (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Leon Beyer (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathy Fry (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Don Thorp (2019–2020) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Jim Fry (2020) — Director
- Former: Corey Baker (2019) — Director
- Former: Karen Gray (2019) — President
- Former: Vacant (2019) — 2nd Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Karlene Negen (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Assn of Lions Frazee
How much does International Assn of Lions Frazee give each year?
International Assn of Lions Frazee gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is International Assn of Lions Frazee?
International Assn of Lions Frazee reported $108K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37K.
Where does International Assn of Lions Frazee operate?
International Assn of Lions Frazee has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is International Assn of Lions Frazee's EIN?
International Assn of Lions Frazee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6165087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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