International Association of Lions
To empower lions clubs, volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.
International Association of Lions at a glance
In short: International Association of Lions reported $11K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $10,815 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $167,146
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $73,041
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $233
- +158.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $92,418
- +52.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who International Association of Lions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2025) to $20K (2022). In 2025 it reported $11K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Lake Fire Department Elkhart Lake, WI | Communitity Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $167,146 | $73,041 | $92,418 | $10,815 | Total only | $233 |
| 2024 | $191,930 | $89,932 | $60,483 | $11,656 | Total only | $90 |
| 2023 | $158,921 | $103,818 | $46,780 | $12,922 | Total only | $82 |
| 2022 | $113,982 | $83,181 | $55,249 | $20,000 | 1 | $22 |
| 2021 | $88,682 | $66,046 | $53,719 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $63,599 | $25,067 | $40,840 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About International Association of Lions
Based on IRS filings
International Association of Lions is a public charity, based in Elkhart Lake, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $167K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $11K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $233.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Association of Lions is led by Kevin White, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin White
President
2nd Vice President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Kissinger
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Carlander
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kissinger
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chet Bahr
Director & Tail Twister
Director → Director & Tail Twister, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Thuecks
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Schumacher
Director & Lion Tamer
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Zemlicka
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$400 (2023) → $400 (2025)
Dan Stephanie
1st Vice President
3rd Vice President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Lauer
3rd Vice President
Vice President → 3rd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Eigenberger
2nd Vice President
Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bardon
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: William Carlander (2024) — Director
- Former: Rick Servais (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Tim Wusthoff (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Todd Smith (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Ann Nett (2022) — President
- Former: Mike Henzel (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Kathy Suemincht (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Richard Servais (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Del Peterson (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $400, to Al Zemlicka (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about International Association of Lions
How much does International Association of Lions give each year?
International Association of Lions reported $11K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $12K in grants paid.
How large is International Association of Lions?
International Association of Lions reported $167K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $73K.
Where does International Association of Lions operate?
International Association of Lions has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is International Association of Lions's EIN?
International Association of Lions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7196427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
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