Lakeland Lions Foundation is located in Bartlett, TN. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lakeland Lions Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Lakeland Lions Foundation generated $107.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $82.8k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Lakeland Lions Foundation has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $122,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION MAIN IMPETUS IS TO CONDUCT EYE EXAMS AT SCHOOLS AND RAISE FUNDS BY SELLING PECANS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL CHARITIES AND SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SIGHT AND HEARING EXAMS, DONATIONS TO BLIND CHARITIES, LOCAL CHARITIES, SCHOOLS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bert Faller President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Bill Gibson Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dewey Hemphill Vice-President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Hank Hess Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Bob Hamilton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Graham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $835 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $106,770 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $107,605 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $80,059 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $296 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,469 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $82,824 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $376,224 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $376,224 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $376,224 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $376,224 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lakeland Lions Foundation has awarded $30,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Memphis, TN | | $18,000 |
TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR BLIND | | | $6,000 |
Memphis, TN | | $6,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation Kansas City, MO | $11,391,885 | $10,320,745 |
Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind Inc Snellville, GA | $28,494,094 | $9,142,044 |
Georgia Eye Bank Inc Atlanta, GA | $18,619,601 | $6,754,621 |
Metrolina Association For The Blind Inc Charlotte, NC | $1,978,768 | $3,646,463 |
Kleb Inc Louisville, KY | $1,708,878 | $3,338,144 |
Southern Council Of Optometrists Atlanta, GA | $3,597,843 | $3,344,047 |
Conexus Richmond, VA | $2,113,559 | $3,416,760 |
Lions Volunteer Blind Industries Inc Morristown, TN | $6,170,102 | $1,326,528 |
Lions Medical Eye Bank And Research Center Of Eastern Virginia Inc Norfolk, VA | $3,467,664 | $2,434,440 |
American Council Of The Blind Inc Alexandria, VA | $5,964,246 | $2,166,772 |
International Retinal Research Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL | $29,800,407 | $2,481,760 |
World Services For The Blind Foundation Little Rock, AR | $4,565,552 | $846,557 |