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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Committed to empowering Arizona Lions Clubs and Partners in serving communities. Supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve independence, self-fulfillment, and full inclusion.
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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.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLions 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.
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.
LIONS FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 50 officers on file
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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 · 1960
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo 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