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Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc

The lions foundation of arizona is a nonprofit organization firmly committed to the philosophy that all individuals with disabilities are entitled to equal opportunities for achieving self-fulfillment and …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc

Committed to empowering Arizona Lions Clubs and Partners in serving communities. Supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve independence, self-fulfillment, and full inclusion.

Founded
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1962

Mission

The lions foundation of arizona is a nonprofit organization firmly committed to the philosophy that all individuals with disabilities are entitled to equal opportunities for achieving self-fulfillment and independence as well as acceptance and full participation in the community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 81%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1960, it predates 91% of the community development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • 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 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 866052987. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $321K in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 866052987. 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.

Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc has $321K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $321K in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc. 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, Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc 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 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

Committed to empowering Arizona Lions Clubs and Partners in serving communities. Supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve independence, self-fulfillment, and full inclusion. Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1960.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $321K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 866052987, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Eddie R•••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 50 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1960
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc

What is Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc?
Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Phoenix, United States. Committed to empowering Arizona Lions Clubs and Partners in serving communities. Supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve independence, self-fulfillment, and full inclusion.
When was Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc founded?
Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc was founded in 1960.
Who leads Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc?
Eddie Richardson serves as Executive Director.
Where is Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc located?
Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, United States.
What is Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc trustworthy?
Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 866052987.
What is Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc's website?
http://www.lionsfoundationarizona.org