Lions Club of Fairfield
As a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, Lions Club of Fairfield seeks to create a better world by bringing help, hope and healing to our community.
Lions Club of Fairfield at a glance
In short: Lions Club of Fairfield gave $27K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,859
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $13,430
- Median grant
- $13,430
- Total assets
- $224,716
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lions Club of Fairfield funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairfield Cmty Civic & Recrea ($20K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $27K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Cmty Civic & Recrea Fairfield, MT | Local Community Hall Renovations | $20,100 |
| Town of Fairfield Fairfield, MT | To Buy Supplies for Town Park | $6,759 |
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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 | $224,716 | $45,294 | $34,112 | $26,859 | 2 | $6,175 |
| 2024 | $213,534 | $43,066 | $7,499 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $177,967 | $48,304 | $27,434 | $20,100 | 1 | $46 |
| 2022 | $157,097 | $26,431 | $25,737 | — | — | $46 |
| 2021 | $156,403 | $121,526 | $35,677 | — | — | $46 |
| 2020 | $70,554 | $40,916 | $26,560 | — | — | — |
About Lions Club of Fairfield
Based on IRS filings
Lions Club of Fairfield is a public charity, based in Fairfield, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $225K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lions Club of Fairfield is led by Mark McInerney, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark McInerney
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Ratliff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Woods
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lacher
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Johnston
Director
President → Director & President, 2022
Director & President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Carper
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Schmidt
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Maxwell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Clark
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Gordan
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Lions Club of Fairfield
How much does Lions Club of Fairfield give each year?
Lions Club of Fairfield gave $27K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Lions Club of Fairfield?
Lions Club of Fairfield reported $225K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $45K.
Where does Lions Club of Fairfield operate?
Lions Club of Fairfield has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Lions Club of Fairfield's EIN?
Lions Club of Fairfield's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6005336. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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