The Lions Club of Carpinteria
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.
The Lions Club of Carpinteria at a glance
In short: The Lions Club of Carpinteria gave $23K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,125
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,708
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $75,040
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lions Club of Carpinteria funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carpinteria Arts Center ($10K). Together the top 3 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2025) to $102K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $23K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria Arts Center Carpinteria, CA | Operational support | $10,125 |
| Carpinteria Lions Comm Bldg Carpinteria, CA | New carpet, maintenance | $7,000 |
| Capinteria Community Association Carpinteria, CA | Carpinterian of the Year award banquet | $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 | $75,040 | $233,563 | $220,242 | $23,125 | 3 | $6 |
| 2024 | $61,719 | $225,146 | $226,887 | $23,825 | 3 | $5 |
| 2023 | $63,460 | $231,595 | $230,050 | $102,002 | Total only | $6 |
| 2022 | — | $190,477 | $197,501 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $26,414 | $21,709 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Lions Club of Carpinteria
Based on IRS filings
The Lions Club of Carpinteria is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Carpinteria, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $75K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $6.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lions Club of Carpinteria is led by Barry Brand, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry Brand
President
1st Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Shroll
Director
Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Rosenberg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Clements
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Doris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clyde Freeman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hayman
Past President
1st Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Brens
Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Seehof
3rd Vice President
Director → 3rd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Lane
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rolando Mia
2nd Vice President
3rd Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Lopez
Membership Committee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry VanWingerden
Membership Committee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Gene Wanek (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ken Towers (2024) — Director
- Former: Matthew Dawson (2024) — Past President
- Former: Ron Tito (2024) — Membership Chair
- Former: Aaron Crocker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Stokes (2021–2023) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Carl Van Wingerden (2021–2023) — Lion Tamer
- Former: Casey Balch (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: David Conway (2021–2023) — Chaplain
- Former: Matt Dawson (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Ron Desandre (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ruben Gonzalez (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tim Buffalo (2021–2023) — Membership
- Former: Hank Arellanes (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Lions Club of Carpinteria
How much does The Lions Club of Carpinteria give each year?
The Lions Club of Carpinteria gave $23K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $24K across 3 grants.
What is The Lions Club of Carpinteria's typical grant size?
The Lions Club of Carpinteria's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,708, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Lions Club of Carpinteria give grants?
The Lions Club of Carpinteria gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carpinteria, CA (3 grants).
Does The Lions Club of Carpinteria give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Lions Club of Carpinteria's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Lions Club of Carpinteria?
The Lions Club of Carpinteria reported $75K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $234K.
What is The Lions Club of Carpinteria?
The Lions Club of Carpinteria is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Carpinteria, CA. It holds $75K in total assets as of 2025.
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 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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