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SARATOGA SPRINGS LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION INC
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY · EIN 431998980 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · saratogaspringslions.com
revenue
$32K
expenses
$48K
net assets
$855K
employees
0
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

SOLICIT, COLLECT OR OTHERWISE RAISE MONEY TO BE USED TO AID THE FIGHT AGAINST BLINDNESS, HEARING IMPAIRMENTS AND DIABETES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation supports local community initiatives through grantmaking, with a focus on vision, hearing, diabetes, youth development, and hunger relief. It funds scholarships for local high school graduates, donates to health and community organizations, and supports programs like Camp Abilities for visually impaired children. The foundation raises funds through events such as the Night at the Brewseum and operates as the charitable arm of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club in New York.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $21K
    SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
  2. #2 $12K
    12,000 DONATION TO NATURAL HERITAGE TRUST, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION PARTNER OF NEW YORK STATE'S PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS, FOR FUNDING OF A PARK PAVILION.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Hunger Relief
Donations to local food pantries including Franklin Community Center, Salvation Army, and Shelters of Saratoga to support food-insecure families.
Night at the Brewseum
Annual fundraising event featuring craft beer, wine, spirits, and food from local vendors, with proceeds supporting vision, hearing, diabetes, hunger, and youth programs.
Saratoga Ice Stars
Adaptive ice skating program for individuals with disabilities, offering on-ice participation and sibling inclusion, supported by the Lions Club.
Saratoga Springs Lions Club Scholarship Program
Provides multiple scholarships annually to high school seniors in the Saratoga Springs City School District for attendance at two- or four-year institutions or vocational programs.
activities · 17 groups

What they do

  • Adaptive Sports Programs 2 activities
    • Operates adaptive ice skating program for physically challenged youth
      Runs a weekly ice skating program from January through March for physically challenged children in Saratoga Springs, pairing them with youth volunteers and club members to learn skating skills, culminating in an annual choreographed ice show.
    • Organizes sports camp for blind and visually impaired children
      Launched and operated a one-week summer sports camp for blind, visually impaired, and deaf/blind children starting in August 2014.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to local high school seniors
      Funds multiple scholarships totaling $30,000 annually for high school seniors from the Saratoga Springs City School District to attend two-year, four-year, or vocational/technical institutions, including specific awards for Leo Club members and the Jack Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship, with expanded offerings planned for 2026.
  • Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
    • Collects and recycles donated eyeglasses and hearing aids
      Collects used eyeglasses and hearing aids through drop boxes across Saratoga County and supports their global recycling and distribution via partnership with the Lions New Jersey Eyeglass Recycling Center.
  • Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
    • Distributes hygiene supplies to first responders and community agencies
      Distributed one case of hand sanitizer (4 gallons) each to seven local organizations including Saratoga Hospital, fire departments, ambulance services, police department, and community service agencies.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Engages high school students in leadership and service
      Hosts monthly meetings during the school year for high school students to participate in community service and leadership development, including organizing attendance at Lions Day at the United Nations.
  • Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
    • Facilitates access to specialized eye care and hearing services
      Assists individuals in coordinating access to specialized eye care and hearing services, supporting those affected by vision and hearing loss in the local community.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funds local nonprofit organizations and community projects
      Provides financial support to a range of local nonprofits and public initiatives, including $500 grants to eight food pantries during the pandemic, funding for the Children's Museum at Saratoga, Natural Heritage Trust, Universal Preservation Hall, Camp Abilities Saratoga, Saratoga Hospital capital improvements, and a K-9 police dog for the City of Saratoga Springs Public Safety Department.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Hosts fundraising events for community initiatives
      Organizes recurring fundraising events including an annual golf tournament, trivia night with dinner and cash bar, and a craft beer, wine, and food tasting event featuring local vendors to support programs in sight, hearing, diabetes, youth, and community development.
  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Organizes blood drives and health fairs
      Plans and operates community blood drives and health fairs to serve the Saratoga community’s wellness and public health needs.
  • Veterans' Fraternal Support Programs 1 activity
    • Participates in parades to support military veterans
      Annually participates in parades to demonstrate support for military veterans.
  • Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
    • Provides adaptive recreational horseback riding for special needs children
      Offers adaptive recreational horseback riding activities for children with special needs as part of its community service programming.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Provides meals to frontline workers during emergencies
      Provided lunches for four consecutive weeks to frontline workers at hospitals, fire departments, police departments, ambulance services, and community care facilities during the pandemic, sourcing meals through local restaurants.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Provides transportation services for elderly and others in need
      Offers transportation assistance to elderly individuals and others who require support with mobility and access to services.
  • Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Provides volunteer support for community events
      Supplies volunteer personnel for local events including road race marshaling, the Saratoga YMCA’s First Night Celebration, the Salvation Army Christmas campaign, and the Saratoga Springs Lions Foundation Duathlon.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Sponsors children through holiday gift programs
      Provides sponsorship for two children annually through the Give a Child a Christmas program.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Supports The Lions Foundation and Lions Eye Institute fundraising
      Provides substantial financial contributions and leadership support to The Lions Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Lions Eye Institute at Albany.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Supports disaster relief efforts for victims of tragedy
      Provides assistance to victims of disasters in affected areas through direct support and relief initiatives.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$32K
Contributions & grants$6K19%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$26K81%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$855K
Cash$6K
Investments$849K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$855K
Liquid reserves215.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -17.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • JAMES FLYNN — TRUSTEE
  • JON FOSTER — TRUSTEE
  • JOSEPH K BRADY — PRESIDENT
  • KAREN FOSTER — SECRETARY
  • L CLIFF VAN WAGNER — VICE PRESIDE
  • MICHAEL BAXTER — TRUSTEE
  • PATRICK DIGGIN — TREASURER
relationships · 42

Who they work with

  • 99 Restaurant in Wilton Partner — Provided meals for frontline workers as part of a Lions Club appreciation initiative.
  • Adirondack Pub and Brewery Partner — Participating brewery at the Night at the Brewseum event
  • Advantage Press Partner — Donated “Thank You for All You Do” stickers used on meal packages for frontline workers.
  • Burke Funeral Home Partner — Visionary sponsor of the Night at the Brewseum event
  • Camp Abilities Saratoga Partner — Supported with grants to fund a summer camp for blind and visually impaired children.
  • Children's Museum at Saratoga Partner — Received funding for exhibit development and building improvements.
  • City of Saratoga Springs Public Safety Department Government — Received a grant to support the purchase and training of a K-9 police dog.
  • Druther’s Brewing Co. Partner — Participating brewery and platinum sponsor at the Night at the Brewseum event
  • Fort Miller Group Partner — Visionary sponsor of the Night at the Brewseum event
  • Franklin Community Center Partner — Received funding as part of broader food pantry support initiative.
  • Gliding Stars Partner — Co-sponsored ice skating program for visually impaired and physically handicapped youth where Leos provide on-ice assistance.
  • Gliding Stars Inc. Partner — Supplies specially designed safety equipment for use in the Saratoga Stars ice skating program.
  • High Peaks Distilling of Adirondack Pub & Brewery Partner — Supplied hand sanitizer for distribution by the Lions Club during the pandemic.
  • Knight of Columbus Partner — Hosts the Saratoga Springs Lions Club Trivia Night event at their location.
  • Lions Club International Network — Follows the Lions Club International motto "We Serve" in its scholarship evaluation criteria.
  • Lions Eye Institute at Albany Partner — Primary medical program supported through financial contributions and leadership by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club.
  • Lions New Jersey Eye Glass Recycling Center Partner — Partner organization that receives, processes, and distributes recycled eyeglasses collected by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club.
  • Mama Mia’s Restaurant Partner — Provided meals for frontline workers as part of a Lions Club appreciation initiative.
  • Natural Heritage Trust Partner — Funded to support construction of a park pavilion on New York State public lands and waters.
  • PJ’s BAR-B-QSA Partner — Provided meals for frontline workers as part of a Lions Club appreciation initiative.
  • Panza’s Partner — Provided meals for frontline workers as part of a Lions Club appreciation initiative.
  • Presbyterian New England Church Food Pantry Partner — Received funding as part of broader food pantry support initiative.
  • SNACPACK Program Partner — Received funding as part of broader food pantry support initiative.
  • SS Lions Foundation Partner — Receives volunteer support from Leos Club for its Duathlon event.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Received funding as part of broader food pantry support initiative.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Receives volunteer assistance from Leos Club during the Christmas season.
  • Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council Partner — Received funding as part of broader food pantry support initiative.
  • Saratoga Hockey Partner — Assists in securing ice rink dates for the Saratoga Stars program.
  • Saratoga Hospital Partner — Received funding for capital improvements to its facilities.
  • Saratoga Springs High School Partner — Hosts the Leos Club meetings and supports student participation.
+ 12 more
strategies · 4

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.

  • Circular Resource Redistribution
    methodology: recycling-for-access
    By recycling donated eyeglasses and hearing aids, the organization expands access to critical health devices for underserved populations because reusing functional equipment reduces waste and cost barriers while accelerating delivery.
  • Client-Choice Model in Service Delivery
    methodology: direct-member-engagement
    By prioritizing direct member engagement and hands-on involvement in service delivery, the organization fosters authentic community impact because active participation strengthens accountability, responsiveness, and trust between members and recipients.
  • Targeted Service Intervention Model
    methodology: targeted service areas
    By focusing resources on three high-impact areas—vision and hearing assistance, diabetes prevention, and youth development—the organization maximizes measurable community health and social outcomes because concentrated efforts enable deeper expertise, coordination, and sustained engagement.
  • Youth Leadership Through Service Model
    methodology: youth_leadership_development
    By engaging high school students in leading and participating in community service initiatives, the organization develops long-term civic leadership and social responsibility because experiential service builds skills, empathy, and commitment to community well-being.