Berlin Lions Charities Inc is located in Berlin, CT. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berlin Lions Charities Inc 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 06/2021, Berlin Lions Charities Inc generated $81.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $58.3k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Berlin Lions Charities Inc has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $144,208. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES VIA DIRECT SOLICITATION, COMMUNITY FAIRS, MUSIC FESTIVALS, FLEA MARKETS AND OTHER FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES AND THEN DONATE THE PROCEEDS TO CHARITIES IN BERLIN, CT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ASSISTING CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Zarotney Ip President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Gary Schmidt 1st Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Phil Porter 2nd Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Steve Kulinski 3rd Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Joseph Greco Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Dan Daigle President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $74,050 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,344 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $76,394 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,430 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$806 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $81,018 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $35,075 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $21,200 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,198 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
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 | $58,337 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,549 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $493,235 |
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 | $526,784 |
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 | $526,784 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $526,784 |
Over the last fiscal year, Berlin Lions Charities Inc has awarded $18,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Oak Brook, IL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $9,000 |
BERLIN UPBEAT-BERLIN HS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY EDUCATION | $9,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Berlin Lions Charities Inc has recieved totaling $1,011.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
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