Lion Foundation
To improve the quality of the education for the camp hill school district students; and to support and enhance programs for the benefit of the camp hill school …
The Lion Foundation
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The Lion Foundation, Camp Hill
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Mission
To improve the quality of the education for the camp hill school district students; and to support and enhance programs for the benefit of the camp hill school district students.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Lion Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 86,572 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLion Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Camp Hill, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 200081148. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 110 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200081148. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Lion Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Lion Foundation is located in Camp Hill, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lion Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lion Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 110 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lion Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lion Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Lion Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200081148, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LION FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Thelema Lion Foundation empowers 220 women in Imo community - The Sun Nigeria
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides empowers Canadians living with disabilities - CityNews Calgary
Sea Lion Scrapped: Lack of funding ends planned to Virginia - timesobserver.com
Fact brief: Are mountain lion attacks on humans common? - South Dakota News Watch
For a Good Cause: Learn how to care for neighborhood cats at this Little Lion Foundation workshop - Long Beach Press-Telegram
When mountain lion management turns to quackery - Las Cruces Sun-News
California Commission to Vote Thursday on Permanent Mountain Lion Protections - Center for Biological Diversity
California Fish And Game Commission To Vote On Mountain Lion Protections, Feb. 11–12 - World Animal News
California Residents: Help Get Mountain Lions State Endangered Species Protection - IDA - In Defense of Animals
Mountain lion cub on the mend after being found alone in Castaic - NBC Los Angeles
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 110 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 110 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lion Foundation
- What is Lion Foundation?
- Lion Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Camp Hill, United States. The Lion Foundation, Camp Hill
- When was Lion Foundation founded?
- Lion Foundation was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Lion Foundation?
- Matt Mcknight serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Lion Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Camp Hill, PA, United States.
- What is Lion Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lion Foundation trustworthy?
- Lion Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Lion Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 200081148.
- What is Lion Foundation's website?
- http://www.thelionfoundation.org