COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

MINEOLA LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION INC
JERICHO, NY · EIN 260490143 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE T12 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · mineolalionsclub.org
revenue
$117K
expenses
$107K
net assets
$96K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Various charitable fund raising activities, including but not limited to the charity golf outings and auctions, general solicitations for charitable dontations. These activities will be conducted on a periodic basis by and through the members or the Mineola Lions Club Foundation, Inc. and for purpose of raising funds to promote the general civic welfare including but not limited to building and restoring parks, aid to individuals who are sick, especially the blind, drug abuse prevention, diabetes, and other health awareness programs.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Mineola Lions Club Foundation supports local charitable causes through fundraising events like golf outings and food/wine tastings. It provides grants to organizations serving people with visual impairments, low-income families, and individuals with disabilities, and funds scholarships for high school students. Based in Mineola, New York, the foundation operates as part of Lions Clubs International, focusing on community welfare initiatives across Long Island.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Brian Saloy Memorial Golf Outing
Charity golf event that raises tens of thousands of dollars annually for local causes, including scholarships and support for people with visual impairments
Mineola High School Scholarship Program
Provides annual scholarships to three deserving high school graduates
Taste of the Grape
Annual food and wine fundraiser supporting community organizations and charities
Thanksgiving Turkey Donation Program
Donates turkeys and full Thanksgiving meals to families in need through local organizations
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 3 activities
    • Distributing gift cards to families and individuals in need
      Distributed King Kullen gift cards to 26 families and individuals in need, including recipients from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Roslyn schools, and active-duty military members.
    • Providing holiday meals and food assistance
      Donated 150 Thanksgiving turkeys to the Mary Brennan INN, 10 turkeys to St. Agnes Cathedral food pantry, and purchased full Thanksgiving dinners for 14 families, including all trimmings.
    • Supporting community coat drives
      Provided a monetary contribution to support the St. John’s Church Coat Drive.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 3 activities
    • Funding adaptive sports programs for blind and visually impaired athletes
      Provides financial donations to the U.S. Blind Baseball Association to support baseball participation and adaptive sports opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals.
    • Funding youth mentoring programs
      Donated $2,500 to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Long Island to support youth mentoring services.
    • Supporting Special Olympics participation
      Donated $2,500 to the Special Olympics to support training and competition opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Funding local charities and community organizations
      Raises and donates nearly $100,000 annually to support local charities, community organizations, and individuals in need on Long Island, including causes such as the Guide Dog Foundation, Special Olympics Long Island, and Mineola High School scholarships.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Organizing annual fundraising events
      Conducts periodic fundraising activities including the annual Brian Saloy Memorial Golf Outing and the Taste of the Grape food and wine event, which have raised over $50,000 and over $15,000 respectively in recent years.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting education through scholarships
      Contributed $6,000 to the Mineola High School Scholarship Program, funding three $2,000 scholarships for deserving students.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding family support programs at Ronald McDonald House
      Donated $1,000 to the Ronald McDonald House to fund a brunch for 42 families.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$117K
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$96K
Cash$96K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$96K
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -7.5%
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Partner — Partner organization through which the Mineola Lions Club distributed aid to 12 families.
  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Long Island Partner — Recipient of a $2,500 donation from the Mineola Lions Club Foundation Inc.
  • DM Accounting Firm Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Mineola Lions Club Foundation Inc
  • Guide Dog Foundation Partner — Recipient of funding and support from the Mineola Lions Club.
  • LIJ Hospital Partner — Community partner in supporting families of sick children.
  • Lions International Network — Member of the global Lions service organization network.
  • Mary Brennan INN Partner — Partner organization to which the Mineola Lions Club donated 150 Thanksgiving turkeys.
  • Mineola High School Partner — Partner institution for the scholarship program, receiving a $6,000 contribution to fund student scholarships.
  • North Hempstead Country Club Partner — Hosted the Mineola Lions Club's 2026 Annual Golf Outing and provided services for the event.
  • RTS Print Services Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Mineola Lions Club Foundation Inc
  • Raeder's Wine Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Mineola Lions Club Foundation Inc
  • Raeder’s Wine & Liquor Partner — Loyal sponsor of the annual Taste of the Grape fundraiser for 20 years.
  • Rich Nicolello Partner — Honoree recognized with the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedicated community service.
  • Ronald McDonald House Partner — Partner organization receiving support for family meal programs.
  • Ronald McDonald House Partner — Recipient of a $1,000 donation from the Mineola Lions and Leos to fund a family brunch.
  • Roslyn schools Partner — Partner institution through which the Mineola Lions Club provided support to 2 families.
  • Special Olympics Partner — Recipient of a $2,500 donation from the Mineola Lions Club to support athletes with intellectual disabilities.
  • Special Olympics Long Island Partner — Recipient of funding and support from the Mineola Lions Club.
  • St. Agnes Cathedral Partner — Partner organization that received 10 turkeys for their food pantry from the Mineola Lions Club.
  • St. John’s Church Partner — Partner organization supported by a monetary contribution from the Mineola Lions Club for their Coat Drive.
  • Standard Valuation Services Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Mineola Lions Club Foundation Inc
  • TCI Technologies Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Mineola Lions Club Foundation Inc
  • The Mary Brennan INN Partner — Participated in and supported The Mary Brennan INN's annual INNKeeper's Ball.
  • U.S. Blind Baseball Association Partner — Receives financial support from the Mineola Lions Club Foundation Inc. for adaptive sports programming.
  • U.S. Blind Baseball Association Partner — Recipient of a donation from the Mineola Lions Club.
  • US Blind Baseball Association Partner — Recipient of a $2,500 donation from the Mineola Lions Club to support baseball opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals.
  • Van Buren Auto Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Mineola Lions Club Foundation Inc
  • William Saloy, Inc. Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Mineola Lions Club Foundation Inc
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Driven Service Model
    methodology: community-driven service
    By mobilizing community members through collective action and service, the organization addresses local challenges more effectively because shared ownership fosters sustained engagement and locally relevant solutions.
  • Inclusive Community Empowerment
    methodology: community-empowerment-through-inclusive-programs
    By supporting programs that enhance accessibility and community inclusion, the organization empowers individuals with disabilities because inclusive design fosters dignity, participation, and equitable opportunity.
  • Member-Led Fundraising for Targeted Civic Impact
    methodology: member-led fundraising
    By leveraging member-led fundraising initiatives, the organization generates resources for health and welfare causes because peer-driven campaigns increase donor trust, participation, and alignment with community priorities.