named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Blood Drives
Sponsors four blood drives annually to support community health needs
Community Room Use
Makes community room available for meetings, social, and educational events with suggested donations supporting facility costs
Eye Glasses Assistance
Provides financial assistance for eye glasses to children and adults in need, working with local schools and eye care providers
Family Eye Care
Arranges and provides transportation to eye doctor appointments for families who lack access
Gift Baskets for the Needy
Teams with local food pantry to provide holiday and spring gift baskets for families in need
Graduation Awards and Scholarships
Provides scholarships and awards to local graduating students
Holiday Memory Tree
Annual tradition where bulbs are donated to remember loved ones, with proceeds supporting local community projects
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Hosts community events and fundraisersOrganizes recurring community events such as breakfast fundraisers, Easter egg hunts, Octoberfest, vintage camper rallies, and holiday-themed gatherings to engage the public and raise funds for local initiatives.
- Organizes annual Holiday Memory Tree and related ceremonyCoordinates the annual Holiday Memory Tree lighting in Village Park each November, featuring a ceremony with name readings and raising funds that support community programs such as senior breakfasts and aid for vulnerable populations.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes seasonal gift baskets to families in needPartners with local organizations including food pantries to distribute holiday and spring gift baskets, including Christmas and Easter baskets, to support families and children facing economic hardship.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funds sight-related and charitable causes through grantmakingAllocates funds to support sight-related initiatives such as the Lions Eye Institute and Lions Eye Bank in Albany, and provides financial support to the New York State & Bermuda Lions Foundation for broader charitable efforts in New York and Bermuda.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Manages and rents community room for public useMakes a community room available for reservation by individuals and organizations for meetings, social events, and educational activities, using suggested donations to cover operational costs such as insurance, utilities, and maintenance.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provides scholarships and academic supportAwards annual scholarships to local graduating students and supports student achievement in the arts and academics through targeted funding and recognition programs.
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Comprehensive Eye Care Access 1 activity
- Provides vision care services and eyewear assistanceOffers vision screenings for children, helps cover the cost of eyeglasses for local residents in need, arranges transportation to eye doctor appointments, collects and distributes used eyeglasses internationally, and supports access to corrective vision care.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Supports community institutions and programsProvides ongoing support to local institutions such as the Galway Public Library, Greater Galway Community Services Association food pantry, and After Prom event to strengthen community well-being and youth safety.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Supports local health and safety initiativesSponsors four annual blood drives, supports disaster relief efforts for individuals affected by emergencies such as home fires, and co-sponsors Camp Badger for individuals with special needs.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports youth development and leadership programsOperates and sponsors youth initiatives including Leo Clubs, spelling bees, Youth of the Year Quest, Lions-Quest Skills, junior rifle and trap teams, and summer reading programs to promote leadership, literacy, safety, and academic engagement among young people.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Supports youth sports and recreational programsProvides financial and organizational support to youth sports leagues and teams, including the Galway Baseball Softball League, Junior Rifle Club, and Junior Trap Team, to promote skill development and safe recreation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$12K27%
Program service revenue$8K17%
Investment income$270%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$29K
balance sheet
Total assets$315K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$315K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 5
- HR Rhodes — Director
- Joseph Novak — Director
- Karen Hart — Director
- Ken Perez — Director
- Margo Walrath — Director
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- American Diabetes Foundation Partner — Supports initiatives related to diabetes awareness and management.
- Bob's Trees Partner — Hosted the community breakfast and Easter egg hunt event at Bob's Trees Ski Lodge.
- Camp Abilities Saratoga Partner — Partners with Camp Abilities Saratoga to support programs for children with disabilities.
- Camp Badger Partner — Cosponsored by the Galway Lions Club as a vacation camp for individuals with special needs.
- Empire Service Dogs Partner — Supports Empire Service Dogs in providing service animals to individuals in need.
- Empire State Special Needs Experience Partner — Collaborates with the Empire State Special Needs Experience to support individuals with special needs.
- Freedom Guide Dogs Partner — Supports Freedom Guide Dogs in training and placing guide dogs for people who are blind or visually impaired.
- Galway Emergency Medical Squad Partner — Provides support to the Galway Emergency Medical Squad for emergency medical services.
- Galway Public Library Partner — Co-located or collaboratively managed community room space
- Galway Public Library Partner — Hosts a photo of the Lions Building on its website, indicating a collaborative or supportive relationship with the Galway Lions Club
- Galway Public Library Partner — Partners with the Galway Public Library to support literacy and community programming.
- Galway Public Library Partner — Supported by the Galway Lions Club in its community programming and literacy efforts.
- Galway School Partner — Hosts meetings for the Galway Leo Club.
- Galway Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Supports the Galway Volunteer Fire Company in fire protection and emergency response services.
- Gateway House of Peace Partner — Recipient of Community Fund donations from the Galway Lions Club.
- Greater Galway Community Services Assoc. Partner — Collaborates with the Greater Galway Community Services Association to address food insecurity.
- Greater Galway Community Services Association Partner — Exempt from donation requirements for use of the community room; also known as Galway Food Pantry.
- Hearing Society Partner — Works with the Hearing Society to support hearing health initiatives.
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Partner — Supports the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation in research and services for type 1 diabetes.
- Lions Eye Bank Partner — Receives support and funding from the Galway Lions Club for eye tissue recovery and transplantation services.
- Lions Eye Bank at Albany Partner — Collaborates with the Lions Eye Bank at Albany to promote eye donation and vision restoration.
- Lions Eye Bank at Albany Partner — Recipient of Community Fund donations from the Galway Lions Club.
- Lions Eye Institute in Albany Partner — Receives funding and support from the Galway Lions Club for eye health initiatives.
- Lions Foundation Network — Supported through donations from the Galway Lions Club Community Fund.
- Lions International Network — Galway Lions Club is part of the global Lions International network.
- Local Food Pantry Partner — Collaborates with the Galway Lions Club to provide holiday and spring gift baskets to families in need.
- Make a Wish Partner — Partners with Make a Wish to help fulfill wishes for children with critical illnesses.
- New York State & Bermuda Lions Foundation Funder — Receives funds from the Galway Lions Club to support sight and other charitable causes in New York State and Bermuda.
- Northeast Association of the Blind at Albany Partner — Supports the Northeast Association of the Blind at Albany in services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- Project Head Start Partner — Provides support to Project Head Start for early childhood education and development.
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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.
- Collective Action for Community and Global Impactmethodology: collective_serviceBy organizing members into service clubs and coordinating their efforts, the organization amplifies individual contributions to produce greater community and global change than isolated actions could achieve, because shared structure and purpose increase reach, resources, and sustainability.
- Community-Responsive Service Programmingmethodology: community-responsive_programmingBy designing service initiatives based on local community needs, the organization ensures relevance and effectiveness, because programs grounded in actual conditions and input from stakeholders are more likely to address root causes and gain public trust.
- Youth Development Through Leadership and Servicemethodology: youth-leadership-developmentBy engaging youth in leadership skill-building, collaborative teamwork, and community service, the organization fosters personal growth and civic responsibility, because structured participation in meaningful activities strengthens both individual capacity and community cohesion.