Rogers Lions Club
Assist the local community with activities and programs, provide scholarships to area youth, donations to food shelf, & various other events to benefit the city of rogers and its residents.
Rogers Lions Club at a glance
In short: Rogers Lions Club gave $129K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $128,824
- +195.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,403
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $188,355
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rogers Lions Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ISD 728 ($49K). Together the top 7 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rogers Lions Club gives
- Giving grew 182% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2023) to $138K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ISD 728 Elk River, MN | Education Support | $49,219 |
| City of Rogers Rogers, MN | Various Programs | $29,705 |
| Cross Rogers, MN | Food Shelf | $16,900 |
| Victory Riders Rogers, MN | Various Programs | $10,500 |
| Magnus Veterans Foundation Dayton, MN | Various Programs | $10,000 |
| Legacy 2 Inspire Saint Michael, MN | Various Programs | $7,000 |
| Gateway Meadows Equine Dayton, MN | Various Programs | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $188,355 | $197,134 | $277,240 | $128,824 | 7 | $10 |
| 2023 | $272,214 | $276,138 | $247,473 | $43,613 | 2 | $6 |
| 2022 | $239,696 | $384,156 | $239,251 | $137,899 | 4 | $4 |
| 2021 | $94,791 | $139,818 | $117,224 | $45,709 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $72,197 | $29,774 | $109,016 | $50,900 | 3 | — |
About Rogers Lions Club
Based on IRS filings
Rogers Lions Club is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Rogers, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $188K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $10.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rogers Lions Club is led by Leroy Frie, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leroy Frie
President
1st Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Zimpfer
Membership Chair
Director → Membership Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Halgrimson
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curt Herwers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Cartwright
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Warfield
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Baken
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Engstrom
Gambling Manager
Gambling Man → Gambling Manager, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $14K (2024)
Brian Busch
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Lyon
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Mathena
3rd Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Meseck
1st Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Vranicar
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Tony Hines (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Shannon Klick (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Busch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Colosimo (2020–2021) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Ruby Olsonoski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Pfeifer (2021) — President
- Former: Jeff Beck (2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Pfiefer (2020) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Dave Brunetti (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Denny Quigley (2020) — Lion Tamer C
- Former: Fred Busch (2020) — Tail Twister
- Former: Greg Nelson (2020) — Membership C
- Former: Jeff Busch (2020) — Director
- Former: Michelle Bakke (2020) — Director
- Former: Rick Ihli (2020) — Director
- Former: Tracey Engstrom (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Richard Engstrom (Gambling Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Rogers Lions Club
How much does Rogers Lions Club give each year?
Rogers Lions Club gave $129K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $44K across 2 grants.
What is Rogers Lions Club's typical grant size?
Rogers Lions Club's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $18,403, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rogers Lions Club give grants?
Rogers Lions Club gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rogers, MN (3 grants) and Dayton, MN (2 grants).
Does Rogers Lions Club give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Rogers Lions Club's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Programs" (5 grants).
Who are Rogers Lions Club's largest grantees?
Rogers Lions Club's largest 2024 grantees include ISD 728 ($49,219), City of Rogers ($29,705) and Cross ($16,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rogers Lions Club?
Rogers Lions Club reported $188K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $197K.
What is Rogers Lions Club?
Rogers Lions Club is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Rogers, MN. It holds $188K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Rogers Lions Club's EIN?
Rogers Lions Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1608026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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