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LIONS FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 866052987 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S82Z · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.lionsfoundationarizona.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$449K
net assets
$4.0M
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE LIONS FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FIRMLY COMMITTED TO (CONTINUED ON SCH O) 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. WE BELIEVE ALL INDIVIDUALS SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY OF ATTAINING THEIR GOALS AND WE PLEDGE OUR FULL AND CONTINUING SUPPORT TOWARDS THOSE ENDS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lions Foundation of Arizona Inc. provides housing assistance, scholarships, and grants, primarily focusing on individuals with disabilities, seniors, and veterans. The organization also supports research into conditions like Age-related Macular Degeneration. It operates throughout Arizona, often in partnership with local Lions Clubs.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Aging Macular Degeneration Research
Supports research into Age-related Macular Degeneration by providing eyeballs/tissue for Dr. Brian McKay and matching Lions Club donations for this need.
Charitable Grants
Provides grants to Lions Clubs and other organizations for charitable purposes.
Emergency Grants
Provides emergency grants to individuals or organizations in need.
HUD Section 8 Housing
Provides assistance with HUD Section 8 housing for senior citizens in Tucson and is developing a program for veterans in Phoenix.
Non-Charitable Funding
Offers non-charitable funding to support various initiatives.
Scholarships
Offers $2,500 tuition scholarships to Lions and Leos attending any college, university, or trade school.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Facility Construction and Club Sponsorship 3 activities
    • Construction and development of community facilities
      Constructed a 12,000-square-foot addition for the Regional Library and Recording for the Blind, built a new Library facility, and converted one acre of property into the MJL Minipark in cooperation with the City of Phoenix.
    • Facility development and infrastructure projects
      Constructs and expands facilities including library spaces for the Regional Library and Recording for the Blind, and develops community spaces such as the MJL Minipark in partnership with the City of Phoenix.
    • Facility development for accessibility and community use
      Constructed a 12,000-square-foot addition for the Regional Library and Recording for the Blind and built a new library facility in Phoenix; also converted one acre of land into the MJL Minipark in partnership with the City of Phoenix.
  • Nursing and Healthcare Education Scholarships 3 activities
    • Education scholarships
      Offers $2,500 tuition scholarships to members of Lions and Leos clubs pursuing college, university, or trade school education.
    • Scholarship program for Lions and Leos members
      Offers $2,500 tuition scholarships to Lions and Leos members who are attending college, university, or trade school.
    • Tuition scholarship program for Lions and Leos members
      Offers $2,500 tuition scholarships to members of Lions and Leos clubs pursuing education at colleges, universities, or trade schools.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 3 activities
    • Grantmaking for service initiatives
      Provides grants to Lions clubs and Canine Companions to support service-related programs and activities.
    • Grantmaking to Lions Clubs and Canine Companions
      Provides grants to various Lions clubs and Canine Companions to support their service-related initiatives.
    • Grantmaking to Lions Clubs and Canine Companions for service initiatives
      Provides financial grants to Lions clubs and Canine Companions to support service-related programs and activities.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 3 activities
    • Housing assistance for veterans and seniors
      Works on projects to provide Section 8 housing to veterans in the Phoenix area and offers assistance with HUD Section 8 housing to senior citizens in the Tucson area.
    • Housing assistance for veterans and seniors
      Supports veterans and senior citizens with access to HUD Section 8 housing in the Phoenix and Tucson areas through direct assistance and project development.
    • Support for Section 8 housing access for veterans and seniors
      Assists veterans in the Phoenix area and senior citizens in the Tucson area with accessing HUD Section 8 housing.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Funding match for aging macular degeneration research
      Matches donations from Lions Clubs to support research on aging macular degeneration.
    • Funding match for medical research
      Matches donations from Lions Clubs to support research on aging macular degeneration, amplifying contributions toward medical advancement.
    • Matching donations for macular degeneration research
      Matches donations from Lions Clubs to support research into aging macular degeneration.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.59M
Contributions & grants$91K4%
Program service revenue$306K12%
Investment income$2.18M84%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$449K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$4.23M
Cash$2.22M
Investments$0
Liabilities$226K
Net assets$4.00M
Liquid reserves59.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +515.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 14
  • ANNA ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
  • CRIS GERARD — DIRECTOR (AS OF 7/2021)
  • DAVE ROBERTS — PRESIDENT
  • FRED GARMENSON — DIRECTOR
  • LARRY PALMER — DIRECTOR
  • LON SAGE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • PAUL RANDALL — TREASURER
  • PAULINE BLANK — DIRECTOR
  • RAY CLARK — DIRECTOR
  • SANDY SHIFF — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN THOMAS — DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/2022)
  • SU-LIN TREPANITIS — SECRETARY
  • THOMAS SORRELLS — DIRECTOR
  • TOM SIMMONS — DIRECTOR (THRU 6/2022)
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Partner — Sold Phoenix property to the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, maintaining a partnership of 75 years.
  • Canine Companions Partner — Recipient of a grant from LIONS FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA INC for service-related initiatives
  • Chandler Sunbird LC Partner — Recipient of grant funding from LIONS FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA INC
  • Circle K Partner — Ground-leased a corner of the property to Circle K to build a convenience market, providing income to MJL.
  • Dr. Brian McKay Partner — Research partner for aging macular degeneration studies.
  • Gila Bend Lions Club Partner — Recipient of support from LIONS FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA INC
  • HUD Government — Partner in providing Section 8 housing assistance.
  • Phoenix Asian American LC Partner — Lions Club chapter affiliated with the Lions Foundation of Arizona
  • Scottsdale Pride of Scottsdale LC Partner — Lions Club chapter affiliated with the Lions Foundation of Arizona