Loretto Lions Club
The loretto lions was formed for the purpose of providing services to the city of loretto and surrounding communities. In conjuction with its national affiliates, the organization also addresses various world wide concerns.
Loretto Lions Club at a glance
In short: Loretto Lions Club gave $66K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,200
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,033
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $264,883
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Loretto Lions Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Delano High School ($16K). Together the top 6 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2024) to $66K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delano High School Delano, MN | Chartiable Purposes | $15,950 |
| Loretto Community Athletic Association Loretto, MN | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Delano Area Scholarship Association Delano, MN | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Loretto Lightning Booster Club Loretto, MN | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| City of Loretto Loretto, MN | Charitable Purposes | $6,250 |
| Cycle Health | Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
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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 | $264,883 | $261,698 | $230,509 | $66,200 | 6 | $92 |
| 2024 | $197,341 | $206,899 | $221,245 | $63,800 | 6 | $70 |
| 2023 | $211,687 | $71,353 | $6,338 | — | — | $80 |
| 2022 | $146,672 | $-12,081 | $9,619 | — | — | $40 |
| 2021 | $168,835 | $56,799 | $5,125 | — | — | $33 |
| 2020 | $117,215 | $-3,126 | $9,088 | — | — | $24 |
| 2019 | $128,912 | $-50,272 | $4,861 | — | — | $36 |
About Loretto Lions Club
Based on IRS filings
Loretto Lions Club is a public charity, based in Loretto, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $92.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Loretto Lions Club is led by Dana Cline, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dana Cline
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tena Underman
Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Krause
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Wendland
Gambling Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ron Guild (2024) — Gambling Manager
- Former: Laura Walker (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tony Rodine (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Loretto Lions Club
How much does Loretto Lions Club give each year?
Loretto Lions Club gave $66K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $64K across 6 grants.
What is Loretto Lions Club's typical grant size?
Loretto Lions Club's median grant in 2025 was $11,500, and its average grant was $11,033, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Loretto Lions Club give grants?
Loretto Lions Club gives mostly in Minnesota: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Loretto, MN (3 grants) and Delano, MN (2 grants).
Who are Loretto Lions Club's largest grantees?
Loretto Lions Club's largest 2025 grantees include Delano High School ($15,950), Loretto Community Athletic Association ($15,000) and Delano Area Scholarship Association ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Loretto Lions Club?
Loretto Lions Club reported $265K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $262K.
What is Loretto Lions Club's EIN?
Loretto Lions Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7065339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 25, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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