The main charitable activity of the Organization, which sets it apart from traditional Lions Clubs, is the aquisition, creation, improvement and day to day maintenance and support of the public park ("Lions Park") for the community use. Volunteers contribute their time for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the public park, including providing activities, entertainment and BBQs for major holidays. The Organization also conducts fundraising events to raise funds to support local commuity activities such as scholarships, food and clothing banks, community beautificantion, special target programs for youth and senior citizens, and educational programs. A major focus of the International Lions Assn. is to help people with sight and vision problems to improve their vision. Other health care needs supported include hearing, diabetes and cancer.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62K
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$24K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$8K
About The Lions Club of Carpinteria
Based on IRS filings
The Lions Club of Carpinteria is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CARPINTERIA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $62K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $5.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,719 | $63,460 | $62,427 |
| Revenue | $225,146 | $231,595 | $190,477 |
| Expenses | $226,887 | $230,050 | $197,501 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5 | $6 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Carpinteria Arts Center ($9,325), Carpinteria Lions Comm Bldg ($7,250), Univ of Calif Ag 4H program ($7,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria Lions Comm Bldg Carpinteria, CA | New carpet, maintenance | $7,250 |
| Univ of Calif Ag 4H program Carpinteria, CA | Youth agriculture events | $7,250 |
| Carpinteria Arts Center Carpinteria, CA | Operational support | $9,325 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hayman | President | 4 | — |
| Barry Brand | 1st Vice President | 2 | — |
| Ray Lane | 2nd Vice President | 2 | — |
| Rolando Mia | 3rd Vice President | 2 | — |
| Carlos Brens | Secretary | 10 | — |
| Clyde Freeman | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Ron Tito | Membership Chair | 2 | — |
| Ken Towers | Director | 2 | — |
| Gene Wanek | Director | 2 | — |
| Lucas Seehof | Director | 2 | — |
| Robert Shroll | Director | 2 | — |
| Chris Jones | Director | 2 | — |
| Matthew Dawson | Past President | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lions Club of Carpinteria?
The Lions Club of Carpinteria is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CARPINTERIA, CA. It holds $62K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Lions Club of Carpinteria?
As of 2024, The Lions Club of Carpinteria holds $62K in total assets with $225K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $24K in 2024.
Where does The Lions Club of Carpinteria operate?
The Lions Club of Carpinteria has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does The Lions Club of Carpinteria award?
In 2024, The Lions Club of Carpinteria awarded 3 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Lions Club of Carpinteria's EIN?
The Lions Club of Carpinteria's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1650759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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