Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California
Lsh identifies disadvantaged individuals suffering from sight or hearing loss and provides them with the financial support and connections necessary to a) restore sight through medical procedures and, b) hearing through the dispensing of new hearing aids.
Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California at a glance
In short: Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California gave $32K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $32K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $31,605
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $31,605
- Median grant
- $31,605
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was California Lions Friends in S ($32K).
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
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Lions Friends in S Beaumont, CA | Grant Upon Dissolution of LSHF | $31,605 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $32 | $34,830 | $31,605 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $43,949 | $126,815 | $616,061 | — | — | $-8,838 |
| 2021 | $543,842 | $360,773 | $752,053 | — | — | $144,825 |
| 2020 | $981,074 | $399,076 | $675,031 | — | — | $106,323 |
| 2019 | $1,279,022 | $196,414 | $613,228 | — | — | $101,658 |
About Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California
Based on IRS filings
Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California is led by Ken Blackwood, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ken Blackwood
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene Johnson
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Davis
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Deborah Braun (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Debra Blalock (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Helen Quintanilla (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy Hayakawa (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Randy McMillan (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Randy Stein (2019–2022) — CEO
- Former: Scott Quinlan (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Miguel Cantos (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Susanne White (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gilbert Mares (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Nelson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Pdg Bill Walters (2019–2020) — First Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California
How much does Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California give each year?
Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California gave $32K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California?
Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Long Beach, CA.
Where does Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California operate?
Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California has awarded grants in California.
What is Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California's EIN?
Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Southern California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2916098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 23, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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