International Association of Lions
To provide charitable support to community and youth activities
International Association of Lions at a glance
In short: International Association of Lions gave $63K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,630
- +40.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,315
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $31,315
- Total assets
- $82,018
- +34.3% 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 Association of Lions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Hitterdal ($55K). Together the top 2 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
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 grew 197% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hitterdal Hitterdal, MN | Community Support | $55,430 |
| Ulen-Hitterdal Public School Ulen, MN | School/Music Program | $7,200 |
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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 | $82,018 | $102,276 | $80,877 | $62,630 | 2 | $847 |
| 2024 | $61,086 | $44,967 | $49,100 | $44,645 | 1 | $778 |
| 2023 | $65,320 | $61,554 | $65,565 | $60,078 | 3 | $402 |
| 2022 | $68,600 | $33,823 | $25,893 | $21,122 | 1 | $49 |
| 2021 | $62,535 | $90,149 | $66,607 | $62,400 | 1 | $286 |
| 2020 | $43,959 | $26,249 | $33,009 | $10,961 | 1 | $368 |
About International Association of Lions
Based on IRS filings
International Association of Lions is a public charity, based in Hitterdal, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $847.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Association of Lions is led by Gayle Holte, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gayle Holte
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Peterson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenifer Spielman
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Anderson
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Brian Nelson (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Jane Lackman (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Roger Langerud (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Julie Holte (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Val Johnson (2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about International Association of Lions
How much does International Association of Lions give each year?
International Association of Lions gave $63K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $45K across 1 grant.
How large is International Association of Lions?
International Association of Lions reported $82K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $102K.
Where does International Association of Lions operate?
International Association of Lions has awarded grants in Minnesota, North Dakota.
What is International Association of Lions's EIN?
International Association of Lions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1533167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
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