Denver Lions Foundation

Organization Overview

Denver Lions Foundation is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Denver 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 06/2021, Denver Lions Foundation generated $146.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $254.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ASSIST THE NEEDY WITH EYEGLASSES, PERSONAL ASSISTANCE,HEARING ASSISTANCE AND SIGHT SCREENING OF LOWER INCOME CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EYEGLASSES EACH MONTH TO BETWEEN 15 AND 20 LOWER INCOME TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES EYE EXAMS TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS THROUGH AN OPHTHAMOLOGIST AND THE DENVER RESCUE MISSION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HELPS FUND EYE SIGHT EXAMS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY CHILDREN FROM LOWER INCOME FAMILIES. OVER 2000 CHILDREN ARE TESTED IN THIS PROGRAM KNOWN AS KIDSIGHT.


THE FOUNDATION HELPS PERSONS IN NEED OF HEARING TESTING, AND HEARING AIDS. LOW INCOME TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED TO A FOUNDATION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE NEED AND IF APPROVED PAYMENT TO ASSIST IN SECURING HEARING AIDS.


DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO LOWER INCOME TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, DOCTOR BILLS, HELP WITH RENT, SCHOOL CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN, HELP WITH BUYING GROCERIES. INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED TO THE FOUNDATION BY A COMMITTEE THAT SCREENS THE NEEDS TO ASSURE THAT THE PERSON TO RECEIVE HELP IS IN FACT NEEDY. THE FOUNDATION IS THE "COURT OF LAST RESORT" FOR MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS, WHERE THEY CAN GET DIRECT ASSISTANCE WITHOUT GOING THROUGH A LOT OF "BUREAUCRATIC RED TAPE". ALSO ASSISTANCE TO A CHILD CARE CENTER FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR TROUBLED YOUTH THAT ARE IN NEED OF OUT OF HOME LIVING FACILTIES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$31,690
Investment income $45,535
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $69,156
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $146,381

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Denver Lions Foundation has recieved totaling $423,318.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schlessman Foundation Inc

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$407,793
Kenneth Kendal King Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$10,000
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$5,429
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$71
Bromark Family Foundation Uad 01-11-2019

Sarasota, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$25
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