Lions Club of Annandale
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Lions Club of Annandale at a glance
In short: Lions Club of Annandale gave $253K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $253,397
- +96.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,675
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,145
- Total assets
- $164,736
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lions Club of Annandale funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Annandale ($145K). Together the top 8 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lions Club of Annandale gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $271K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Annandale Annandale, MN | Support the City of Annandale | $144,500 |
| Annandale School District 876 Annandale, MN | Support Local School District | $54,164 |
| True Friends Annandale, MN | Support Local Camp | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Pioneer Park Annandale, MN | Support Local Pioneer Park | $10,290 |
| Annandale Youth First Annandale, MN | Support Area Youth | $10,000 |
| Annandale Gymnastics Boosters Inc Annandale, MN | To Purchase New Foam Rolls | $7,235 |
| Special Olympics Minnesota Inc Minneapolis, MN | Support Special Olympic Events | $6,620 |
| Annandale Food Shelf Annandale, MN | Support Local Food Shelf | $5,588 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,736 | $370,783 | $358,187 | $253,397 | 8 | $591 |
| 2023 | $155,018 | $251,476 | $244,689 | $128,850 | 6 | $450 |
| 2022 | $146,976 | $223,611 | $200,873 | $116,266 | 3 | $204 |
| 2021 | $126,410 | $373,366 | $341,499 | $270,980 | 6 | $116 |
| 2020 | $89,347 | $75,688 | $74,989 | $20,112 | 2 | $55 |
About Lions Club of Annandale
Based on IRS filings
Lions Club of Annandale is a public charity, based in Annandale, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $165K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $253K. Net investment income was $591.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lions Club of Annandale is led by Dallas Salmela, Past President & President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dallas Salmela
Past President & President
2nd Vice President & 1st Vice President → President & 1st Vice President, 2023
President & 1st Vice President → Past President & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Marsh
President & 1st Vice President
2nd Vice President & 3rd Vice President → 2nd Vice President & 1st Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President & 1st Vice President → President & 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hallstrom
Director & Assistant Gambling Manager
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Guy Hawkinson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Jonas
Director
Past President & President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russ Fortner
Membership Director
Past President & President → Past President & Membership Director, 2021
Past President & Membership Director → Membership Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Gunnarson
Membership Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Czycalla
Assistant Gambling Manager
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $54K (2024)
Myron Morris
Assistant Gambling Manager
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Steven Bergesch
Gambling Manager
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $53K (2024)
Randall Berns
2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President & Secretary
3rd Vice President & Secretary → 3rd Vice President, Secretary & 2nd Vice President, 2023
3rd Vice President, Secretary & 2nd Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Gay
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Hadfield
Past President
1st Vice President & President → Past President & President, 2023
Past President & President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Nerheim
Lcif Coordinator
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Geisler
3rd Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Harkman
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hoien
3rd Vice President & 2nd Vice President Jul-De
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John Bergstrand (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Larry Thompson (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Steven Thompson (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $54K, to Corey Czycalla (Assistant Gambling Manager). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lions Club of Annandale
How much does Lions Club of Annandale give each year?
Lions Club of Annandale gave $253K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $129K across 6 grants.
What is Lions Club of Annandale's typical grant size?
Lions Club of Annandale's median grant in 2024 was $10,145, and its average grant was $31,675, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lions Club of Annandale give grants?
Lions Club of Annandale gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Annandale, MN (7 grants).
Does Lions Club of Annandale give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Lions Club of Annandale's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lions Club of Annandale's largest grantees?
Lions Club of Annandale's largest 2024 grantees include City of Annandale ($144,500), Annandale School District 876 ($54,164) and True Friends ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lions Club of Annandale?
Lions Club of Annandale reported $165K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $371K.
What is Lions Club of Annandale's EIN?
Lions Club of Annandale's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6036592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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