Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Easton, PA EIN: 54-1901751

Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation is a public charity based in Easton, Pennsylvania. It makes grants and describes its work as supporting efforts to address eyesight and hearing impairment through education, grants, and community partnerships.

Key facts about Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation

In short: Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation gave $229K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
54-1901751
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$228,533
Grants made (2025)
26
Average grant
$8,790
Median grant
$4,697
Total assets
$5,731,156
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$5.7M

+8.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$229K

-8.1% YoY

Grant Count

26

-16.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+9.5% YoY

How Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s stated mission is “to end eyesight and hearing impairment in our lifetime through education, grants, and partnerships within our communities.” Its program description emphasizes efforts to eliminate corneal blindness, preserve and restore eyesight and hearing, educate the public about eyesight preservation, and support specialized training and educational opportunities related to vision and hearing impairment.

In its 2025 filing, the foundation’s largest listed grants went to local entities identified as International Association of Lions Clubs. Their stated purposes were community projects or, in one case, community improvement.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $228,533. Grant amounts ranged from $850 to $25,000, with a median of $4,697. The largest listed grants included $25,000 to the International Association of Lions Clubs in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania; $20,000 to an entity in Reamstown; and $19,650 to one in Orbisonia. All grant dollars reported for that year went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.

States

Cities

HarrisburgLancasterElkins ParkSusquehannaAbingtonBoalsburgHellertownJersey ShoreMoscowReamstownStroudsburgWilliamsportAlburtisAllentownAltoonaBreezewoodColumbiaDallastownHersheyJessup

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K21 grants2020 20 grants2021 20 grants2022 36 grants2023 31 grants2024 26 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2021) to $441K (2023). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $229K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

International Assoc of Lions Clubs: $205K across 19 grantsInternational Assoc of LionsClubs$205K · 19 grantsInternational Assoc of Lions Club: $8KInternational Assoc of LionsClub$8KInternational Assoc of Liions Clubs: $6K across 2 grantsInternational Assoc of LiionsClubs$6K · 2 grantsInternaltional Assoc of Lions Club: $4KInternaltional Assoc of LionsClub$4KPa State Council of Lions Clubs: $4KPa State Council of LionsClubs$4KLehigh Valley Sights for Hope: $2KLehigh Valley Sights for Hope$2KInternational Association of Lions: $850International Association ofLions$850

The largest 2025 recipient was International Assoc of Lions Clubs ($205K across 19 grants). Together the top 7 received $229K.

Grant Size Distribution

133 grants across all recorded years

131<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 133 (98%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Assoc of Lions Clubs Jersey Shore, PACommunity Projects$25,000
International Assoc of Lions Clubs Reamstown, PACommunity Projects$20,000
International Assoc of Lions Clubs Orbisonia, PACommunity Projects$19,650
International Assoc of Lions Clubs Slatington, PACommunity Improvment$18,850
International Assoc of Lions Clubs Pine Grove, PACommunity Projects$17,800
International Assoc of Lions Clubs Abington, PACommunity Projects$15,800
International Assoc of Lions Clubs Breezewood, PACommunity Projects$15,427
International Assoc of Lions Clubs Montgomery, PACommunity Projects$14,781
International Assoc of Lions Clubs Northampton, PACommunity Projects$14,571
International Assoc of Lions Clubs Middletown, PACommunity Projects$12,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $5,731,156 $280,181 $251,976 $228,533
2024 $5,306,052 $277,372 $275,700 $248,782
2023 $4,853,695 $109,561 $464,633 $441,242
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$5,731,156$5,306,052$4,853,695
Revenue$280,181$277,372$109,561
Expenses$251,976$275,700$464,633
Net Investment Income$268,209$265,496$90,717

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Gerald Chapman as president; Robert Dickson as treasurer; Kathy Neary as secretary; Ron Dietz as second vice president; George Hilsinger as first vice president; and Dan Lombardo as assistant treasurer.

Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation is led by Gerald Chapman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Gerald Chapman

    President

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy Neary

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ron Dietz

    2nd Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Lombardo

    Assistant Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • George Hilsinger

    1st Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Dickson

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Bob Dickson (2021–2022) — 1st Vice Presidenttreasurer
  • Former: Vicky Dougherty (2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Lowell Hawk (2020) — Vice President

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 2925 William Penn Hwy Ste 301, Easton, PA 18045
Phone: (610) 253-9171

Frequently asked questions about Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation

How much does Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation give each year?

Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation gave $229K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $249K across 31 grants.

What is Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation's typical grant size?

Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,697, and its average grant was $8,790, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation give grants?

Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.

Does Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Projects" (23 grants).

Who are Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation's largest grantees?

Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include International Assoc of Lions Clubs ($205,253 across 19 grants), International Assoc of Lions Club ($7,500) and International Assoc of Liions Clubs ($5,800 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation?

Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $280K.

What does Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation fund?

The foundation’s stated mission is “to end eyesight and hearing impairment in our lifetime through education, grants, and partnerships within our communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation?

Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation's EIN?

Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1901751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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