San Marcos Lions International
San Marcos Lions International is a Form 990 public charity based in San Marcos, Texas. It supports community and international activities, including resources for people who are blind or have severe vision problems, scholarships for local-area students, and assistance to local charities.
San Marcos Lions International at a glance
In short: San Marcos Lions International gave $243K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $243,250
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $12,803
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $839,198
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to San Marcos Lions International
- How to Apply
-
Submit a completed, detailed grant request form. Sponsorship opportunities are reviewed monthly by the club.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 994, San Marcos, TX 78667
Phone: (512) 396-5466
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from San Marcos Lions International
Who San Marcos Lions International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Marcos Lions Charities (Scholar ($60K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 56 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant request program describes its geographic scope as the San Marcos community and local area; the sponsorship program describes its scope as the San Marcos community. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 3% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is San Marcos Lions International open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $11K repeat.
- Giving grew 192% from 2021 to 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2021) to $243K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Lions Charities (Scholar San Marcos, TX | Scholarships | $59,500 |
| San Marcos Lions Charities (Endow) San Marcos, TX | Endowment for Exempt | $30,000 |
| CASA of Central Texas New Braunfels, TX | Support Exempt Purpo | $20,000 |
| City of San Marcos Parks & Recreati San Marcos, TX | Rivers & Parks | $12,500 |
| School Fuel San Marcos, TX | Support Exempt Purpo | $12,500 |
| Greater San Marcos Youth Council San Marcos, TX | Support Exempt Purpo | $10,000 |
| Redwood Community Center San Marcos, TX | Support Exempt Purpo | $10,000 |
| Southside Community Center San Marcos, TX | — | $10,000 |
| Mission Able San Marcos, TX | For Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Hays County Child Protective Board San Marcos, TX | — | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $839,198 | $1,585,916 | $1,405,508 | $243,250 | 19 | $-4,060 |
| 2022 | $626,899 | $1,278,911 | $1,135,569 | $183,750 | 15 | $4 |
| 2021 | $476,109 | $436,312 | $483,247 | $83,350 | 7 | $10,310 |
| 2020 | $499,013 | $1,036,515 | $994,315 | $93,635 | 9 | $1,629 |
| 2019 | $451,230 | $1,067,466 | $1,096,650 | $143,000 | 6 | $1,036 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support community and international activities, provide resources to individuals who are blind or have severe vision problems, provide scholarships to local-area students, and assist local charities in continuing their programs. Its filing describes donations to local charities and civic organizations as a way to support civic and charitable activities in the community. It also says revenue is generated through river tube rentals, taxi services, and concession sales, with related operational expenses.
The club website describes vision assistance, scholarships, support for local charities, holiday meals for families, and volunteer outreach. The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate some of the organizations it supports: San Marcos Lions Charities Inc says it provides scholarships to local-area high school graduates; School Fuel says it provides weekend food for school-aged children; Mission Able says it mobilizes volunteers and skilled professionals to meet needs primarily in the San Marcos area; Hays County Food Bank says it distributes food to food-deprived families in Hays County; and Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center says it provides shelter and advocacy for victims of family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 19 grants totaling $243,250. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $59,500, with a median of $8,000. Its largest reported grants included $59,500 to San Marcos Lions Charities for scholarships, $30,000 to San Marcos Lions Charities for an endowment, $20,000 to CASA of Central Texas, and $12,500 each to the City of San Marcos Parks & Recreation and School Fuel. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to Greater San Marcos Youth Council, Redwood Community Center, Southside Community Center, and Mission Able; and $8,000 each to Hays County Child Protective Board, Hays County Food Bank, and Texas State University for the Meadow Center.
The club’s grant request program is currently open. Applicants must submit a completed, detailed grant request form for Finance Committee review; applicants may be contacted for additional information. The club also considers sponsorship opportunities for community events and festivals, youth and educational initiatives, and nonprofit and charitable efforts. Sponsorship requests are reviewed on the first Tuesday of the month.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dennis Gutierrez as president; Joe Kenworthy as treasurer; Bill Hull as 3rd vice president; Linda Jalufka as marketing chair; and John Bilodeau, Mitch Hoffman, Mike Jones, Robert Mooney, Brian Olson, and Rowe Ray as directors.
San Marcos Lions International is led by Dennis Gutierrez, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Gutierrez
President
Service Chair → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Olson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Bilodeau
Director
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2020
1st Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mike Jones
Director
1st Vice President → President, 2020
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mitch Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Mooney
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rowe Ray
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Corey Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wayne Rouse
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joe Kenworthy
Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasuer, 2020
Treasuer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Larkin Smith
Membership C
Director → Membership Chair, 2020
Membership Chair → Membership C, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mike Trasher
1st Vice President
Director → 1st Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan Spencer
Secretary
Club Administrator & Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bill Hull
3rd Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lance Winter
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Linda Jalufka
Marketing Ch
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Smith
Service Chai
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Nancy Smith (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Samantha Armbruster (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Bob Mooney (2020) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Cody Dailey (2020) — Finance Chair
- Former: Denisa Burnham (2020) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Mark Jalufka (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Pena (2020) — Director
- Former: PDG Clyde Schneider (2020) — Director
- Former: Saralee Myers-Underwood (2020) — Director
- Former: Ted Groholske (2020) — Marketing Communications
- Former: Clyde Schneider (2019) — Director-Tail Twister
- Former: Debbie Smith (2019) — Director-Past President
- Former: John Schramm (2019) — Director
- Former: Marcos Montondon (2019) — Director-Lion Tamer
- Former: Sara Lee Underwood-Myers (2019) — Director
- Former: Sylvia Muzzy (2019) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Tom Conley (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 San Marcos Lions International
How much does San Marcos Lions International give each year?
San Marcos Lions International gave $243K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is San Marcos Lions International's typical grant size?
San Marcos Lions International's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $12,803, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from San Marcos Lions International that year got $8K on average.
Where does San Marcos Lions International give grants?
San Marcos Lions International gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Marcos, TX (17 grants).
Who are San Marcos Lions International's largest grantees?
San Marcos Lions International's largest 2024 grantees include San Marcos Lions Charities (Scholar ($59,500), San Marcos Lions Charities (Endow) ($30,000) and CASA of Central Texas ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is San Marcos Lions International?
San Marcos Lions International reported $839K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does San Marcos Lions International fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support community and international activities, provide resources to individuals who are blind or have severe vision problems, provide scholarships to local-area students, and assist local charities in continuing their programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from San Marcos Lions International?
Submit a completed, detailed grant request form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is San Marcos Lions International's EIN?
San Marcos Lions International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6052282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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Grantable. (2026). San Marcos Lions International funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/san-marcos-lions-international-morg_18b95cd63b714c388b511ec5cbfd920a
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