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Nonprofit · EIN 39-6076249

BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC

Tax-exempt · BIG BEND, WI 53103

Financials

$115K$98K2023$130K$96K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$129,766$95,695$34,071$145,164$0$145,164
June 30, 2024990-EZ$115,462$97,591$17,871$111,093$0$111,093
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$19,422
Membership dues
$14,577
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$56
Net gain from sales of assets
$175
Net income from fundraising events
$58,546
Other revenue
$36,990

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$12,247
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$22,237
Printing, publications and postage
$410
Other expenses
$60,801
Program services (functional)
$57,599

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$111,093
Total assets, end of year
$145,164
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$145,164
Cash, savings and investments
$145,164
Gross receipts
$187,942

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mary DeGravePresident5$0
Gary Finch1st Vice President2$0
Mary LewandowskiSecretary10$0
Gerald LouwardTreasurer20$0
Mike JamesDirector2$0
Carl GlassmanDirector2$0
Doug LewandowskiDirector2$0
Jeff MeyerDirector2$0
Steve PautzOfficer2$0
Patti KingOfficer2$0
Kevin KingDirector2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mary LouwardPresident5$0
Mary DeGrave1st Vice President2$0
Gary Finch3rd Vice President2$0
Mary LewandowskiSecretary10$0
Gerald LouwardTreasurer20$0
Mike JamesDirector2$0
Carl GlassmanDirector2$0
Doug LewandowskiDirector2$0
Jeff MeyerDirector2$0
Peter ToccoOfficer2$0
Steve PautzOfficer2$0
Patti KingOfficer2$0
Kevin KingDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 363, BIG BEND, WI 53103-0363
In care of
% KATHY CAVERS
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO Box 363, Big Bend WI 53103
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Robert Weber, W128 S6402 Berger Lane, Muskego WI 53150
Signed the 990-EZ
Gerald Louward, Treasurer
Phone
(262) 786-5305

Mission

Raise money and distribute to those in need 28 - Money to Parade of Checks. Benefits programs such as Leader Dog, Wisconsin Lions Foundation, Wisconsin Lions Camp, Hearing Fund, Lions Disaster Fund 29 - Maintain Community Center as well as pay all bills. The Community Center is used by various community groups (free of charge) as well as rented to various individuals of the community for functions such as birthday parties, graduation parties, etc. 30 - Participation in community functions free of charge including a Halloween party, Spring Carnival, and a booth serving hot dogs and soda at the National Night Out.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Money to Parade of Checks. Benefits programs such as Leader Dog, Wisconsin Lions Foundation, Wisconsin Lions Camp, Hearing Fund, Lions Disaster Fund
    Expenses $26,409
  • Maintain Community Center as well as pay all bills. The Community Center is used by various community groups (free of charge) as well as rented to various individuals of the community for functions such as birthday parties, graduation parties, etc.
    Expenses $17,237
  • Participation in community functions free of charge including a Halloween party, Spring Carnival, and a booth serving hot dogs and soda at the National Night Out.
    Expenses $3,620
  • 31- We put our "Little Joe" Train in a number of parades, we transplant eye tissue two months out of the year, we have a canoe outing for visually impaired individuals (BOLD), we donate to the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, we purchase livestock at the Waukesha County Fair from a child who lives in the Big Bend/Vernon community, we send an individual to Badger Camp each year and we gave two $2,000 cholarships to high school students who live in the Big Bend/Vernon community. We do eye screening at several area elementary schools and the Wisconsin State Fair, we sponsor two to three Eagle Scout projects each year and we donate to several local food banks.
    Expenses $10,333

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
39-6076249
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$145,164
Income (IRS master file)
$187,942

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$129,766$95,695$145,164XML
990-EZJune 2024$115,462$97,591$111,093XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Robert Weber
June 30, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-6076249).

Questions about BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC

What is the EIN of BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC is 39-6076249.
Is BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC?
The 990-N for 2011 names Robert Weber.
Who are the officers and directors of BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BIG BEND VERNON LIONS CLUB INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $129,766, expenses of $95,695 and total assets of $145,164 at year end.

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