Lions Club of Clear Lake
To serve the needs of the local community through volunteer projects.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$477K
+9.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$201K
+6.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
+80.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-41.0% YoY
About Lions Club of Clear Lake
Based on IRS filings
Lions Club of Clear Lake is a nonprofit organization, based in CLEAR LAKE, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $477K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 18 grants totaling $201K. Net investment income was $2K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $476,582 | $437,187 | $451,810 |
| Revenue | $392,451 | $326,126 | $240,393 |
| Expenses | $354,020 | $339,767 | $254,511 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,683 | $1,816 | $1,135 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include City of Clear Lake ($43,000), Becker Youth Association ($27,100), Quiet Oaks ($26,450).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Becker School District Becker, MN | Support | $7,500 |
| City of Clear Lake | Support | $43,000 |
| Palmer Township | Support | $5,600 |
| Becker Breakfast Club | Support | $5,000 |
| Clear Lake Clearwater Food Shelf | Support | $12,700 |
| Becker Youth Association | Support | $27,100 |
| Can Do Canines | Support | $6,000 |
| Becker Food Shelf | Support | $7,000 |
| Quiet Oaks | Support | $26,450 |
| Becker Soccer Booster Club | Support | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Schendzielos | Gambling Manager | 40 | $52,563 |
| Randy Lyon | President | 1 | — |
| Stan Berg | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Ed Ploof | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Nick Peterson | 1st Vice President | 1 | — |
| Sue Severson | 2nd Vice President | 1 | — |
| Dan Bodimer | 3rd Vice President | 1 | — |
| Joe Gruenes | Lion Tamer | 1 | — |
| Glenn Goenner | Tail Twister | 1 | — |
| Glen Peterson | Past President | 1 | — |
| Steve Kustermann | Director | 1 | — |
| Jamie Schustak | Director | 1 | — |
| Pat Arnold | Director | 1 | — |
| Al Fahsl | Director | 1 | — |
| Client Schendzielos | Director | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Lions Club of Clear Lake?
As of 2025, Lions Club of Clear Lake holds $477K in total assets with $392K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $201K in 2025.
Where does Lions Club of Clear Lake operate?
Lions Club of Clear Lake has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Lions Club of Clear Lake award?
In 2025, Lions Club of Clear Lake awarded 18 grants totaling $201K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lions Club of Clear Lake's EIN?
Lions Club of Clear Lake's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7333627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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