International Association of Lions
Chartered under lions international. Its mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding.
International Association of Lions at a glance
In short: International Association of Lions gave $37K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,500
- +228.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,250
- +64.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,250
- Total assets
- $57,991
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Association of Lions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Miesville ($26K). Together the top 2 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How International Association of Lions gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Miesville Miesville, MN | Grants to the city of miesville for benefit of all local residents. | $25,500 |
| Miesville Youth Athletic Assn Hastings, MN | Grants for lothal athletic assn for benefit of youth athletes. | $11,000 |
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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 | $57,991 | $13,900 | $3,725 | $36,500 | 2 | $178 |
| 2024 | $48,095 | $9,172 | $3,608 | $11,100 | 1 | $172 |
| 2023 | $42,786 | $-3,364 | $3,767 | — | — | $112 |
| 2022 | $50,028 | $17,444 | $2,151 | $31,460 | 4 | $34 |
| 2021 | $34,394 | $11,465 | $3,282 | $22,500 | 2 | $65 |
About International Association of Lions
Based on IRS filings
International Association of Lions is a nonprofit organization, based in Vermillion, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $178.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Association of Lions is led by Wayne Kieffer, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wayne Kieffer
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Niebur
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Niebur
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Weber
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Association of Lions
How much does International Association of Lions give each year?
International Association of Lions gave $37K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is International Association of Lions?
International Association of Lions reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $14K.
Where does International Association of Lions operate?
International Association of Lions has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is International Association of Lions's EIN?
International Association of Lions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1406994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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