LIONS INTERNATIONAL OKLAHOMA CITY
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2019 · Form 990 · revenue $200K · expenses $1.1M · assets $0
- Also known as
- DOWNTOWN
- EIN
- 73-0328085
- Address
- 6408 N SANTA FE AVE NO STE B, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73116
- Website
- OKCDTLIONS.COM
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- -
- Ruling date
- -
- Cross-check
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Mission
LIONS CLUB OF OKLAHOMA CITY, DOWNTOWN MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE BETTERMENT OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY. OUR CLUB SPONSORS EVENTS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS TEENAGERS AND SUPPORTS THE OKLAHOMA LIONS EYE BANK, OKLAHOMA LIONS BOYS RANCH AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Splitt | SECRETARY / ADMIN ASST | 2015-2019 | $19,200 | $118,080 | 2 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
11 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Swiggett | PRESIDENT | 2016-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Pamela Wright | PAST PRESIDENT | 2015-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Gus Gudmunson | VICE PRESIDENT | 2015-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Jim Schroeder | DIRECTOR | 2015-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Tom Springer | LION TAMER | 2015-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Mike Ammon | TREASURER | 2015-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Larry Carr (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Jerry Matthews (former) | CHAPLAIN | 2015-2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Russal Brawley (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Jim Shcroeder (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Steve Tritten (former) | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
People by year
2019 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $19K · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHONDA SPLITT | SECRETARY / ADMIN ASST | 20 | $19,200 | $0 | $0 | $19,200 | 2 |
| DALE SWIGGETT | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| PAMELA WRIGHT | PAST PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| GUS GUDMUNSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JIM SCHROEDER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| TOM SPRINGER | LION TAMER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MIKE AMMON | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2018 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $25K · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHONDA SPLITT | SECRETARY / ADMIN ASST | 24 | $0 | $24,960 | $0 | $24,960 | 2 |
| DALE SWIGGETT | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| PAMELA WRIGHT | PAST PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| GUS GUDMUNSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JIM SCHROEDER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| TOM SPRINGER | LION TAMER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LARRY CARR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MIKE AMMON | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2017 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $24K · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHONDA SPLITT | SECRETARY / ADMIN ASST | 24 | $24,000 | $0 | $0 | $24,000 | 2 |
| DALE SWIGGETT | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| PAMELA WRIGHT | PAST PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| GUS GUDMUNSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JIM SCHROEDER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| TOM SPRINGER | LION TAMER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JERRY MATTHEWS | CHAPLAIN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MIKE AMMON | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2016 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $25K · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHONDA SPLITT | SECRETARY / ADMIN ASST | 24 | $0 | $24,960 | $0 | $24,960 | 2 |
| DALE SWIGGETT | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| PAMELA WRIGHT | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| GUS GUDMUNSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| RUSSAL BRAWLEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JIM SHCROEDER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM SPRINGER | LION TAMER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JERRY MATTHEWS | CHAPLAIN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MIKE AMMON | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2015 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $25K · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHONDA SPLITT | SECRETARY / ADMIN ASST | 24 | $24,960 | $0 | $0 | $24,960 | 2 |
| PAMELA WRIGHT | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| STEVE TRITTEN | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| GUS GUDMUNSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MIKE AMMON | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| RUSSAL BRAWLEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JIM SCHROEDER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| TOM SPRINGER | LION TAMER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JERRY MATTHEWS | CHAPLAIN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2019 · 14 grants to organizations · $1.1M
2018 · 10 grants to organizations · $70K
Listed grants add up to $69,600; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $86,079. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2017 · 10 grants to organizations · $64K
Listed grants add up to $63,550; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $67,307. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2016 · 8 grants to organizations · $76K
Listed grants add up to $75,750; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $80,002. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2015 · 6 grants to organizations · $32K
Listed grants add up to $31,600; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $35,600. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $200,039 | $1,103,835 | $0 | $0 | $14,675 | $0 | $19,200 | 1 | 200 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $115,772 | $128,643 | $913,289 | $903,796 | $19,337 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 200 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $99,832 | $109,892 | $930,941 | $916,668 | $20,020 | $0 | $24,000 | 1 | 200 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $75,473 | $121,624 | $944,791 | $926,728 | $20,291 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 200 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $96,463 | $80,018 | $991,779 | $972,879 | $24,926 | $0 | $24,960 | 1 | 200 |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- LIONS CLUB OF OKC DOWNTOWN Oklahoma City, OK · 7 people in common (Dale Swiggett, Gus Gudmunson, Jim Schroeder)
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $6,585 in all, tax years 2010 to 2011. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK BACON HATHAWAY FOUNDATION R75654005 | Public charity | Exact | 2010-2011 | 2 | $6,585 | 2011 | $3,481 | show |
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY HOPE INTERNATIONAL | IL | X01 | $141,891 | $123,895 | PRESIDENT, CSO | $83,197 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIONS INTERNATIONAL | MN | Not reported | $64,869 | $61,011 | GAMBLING MANAGER | $4,500 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| LIONS INTERNATIONAL | TX | Not reported | $68,002 | $92,410 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| LIONS INTERNATIONAL FOUNTAIN CITY | IN | Not reported | $66,597 | $60,978 | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | $3,865 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL | NY | P85 | $78,138 | $72,385 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| CITY OF JOY INTERNATIONAL | AZ | Q33 | $410,247 | $417,303 | PRESIDENT | $54,789 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| LIONS INTERNATIONAL CALUMET CITY | IL | Not reported | $63,357 | $66,063 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| INTERNATIONAL LIONS CLUB INC | NY | N50 | $63,616 | $58,897 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEM INST FOR | OK | Not reported | $2,115,037 | $2,013,353 | EXECUTIVE DI | $159,985 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x, same state |
| LIONS INTERNATIONAL | CO | Not reported | $1,495 | $0 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSN OF LIONS - | PA | Not reported | $2,597 | $29,608 | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| 1 CITY INTERNATIONAL | NE | P20 | - | $865 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 12 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
| Grantor | Type | Total given | Grants | Organizations funded | Years | Which ones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | $114,210 | 6 | 2 | 2022–2024 | CITY HOPE INTERNATIONAL; CITY OF JOY INTERNATIONAL |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | $9,840 | 1 | 1 | 2021–2021 | CITY OF JOY INTERNATIONAL |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $27 | 2 | 1 | 2022–2023 | CITY OF JOY INTERNATIONAL |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2019 · Form 990 · $1,103,835 spent · pay $20,726 · grants $1,066,719 · events $6,945
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $1,062,171 | $1,062,171 | - | - | 96.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $19,200 | - | $19,200 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) Event | LUNCHEON EXPENSE | $6,945 | - | $6,945 | - | 0.6% |
| Grants to US individuals | $4,548 | $4,548 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | IRS CIVIL PENALTY FROM | $3,619 | - | $3,619 | - | 0.3% |
| Office expenses | $2,526 | - | $2,526 | - | 0.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $1,526 | - | $1,526 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,490 | - | $1,490 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | LIONS INTERNATIONAL DUE | $1,161 | - | $1,161 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | LIONS OKLAHOMA DISTRICT | $649 | - | $649 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $1,103,835 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $128,643 spent · pay $26,929 · grants $86,079 · events $9,486
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $81,025 | $81,025 | - | - | 63.0% | |
| Pay: disqualified persons | $24,960 | - | $24,960 | - | 19.4% | |
| Other (as described) Event | LUNCHEON EXPENSE | $9,486 | - | $9,486 | - | 7.4% |
| Grants to US individuals | $5,054 | $5,054 | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Office expenses | $2,409 | - | $2,409 | - | 1.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $1,969 | - | $1,969 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | LIONS INTERNATIONAL DUE | $1,441 | - | $1,441 | - | 1.1% |
| Occupancy | $900 | - | $900 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $717 | - | $717 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | LIONS OKLAHOMA DISTRICT | $682 | - | $682 | - | 0.5% |
| Total | $128,643 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $109,892 spent · pay $25,896 · grants $67,307 · events $10,105
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $63,550 | $63,550 | - | - | 57.8% | |
| Pay: disqualified persons | $24,000 | - | $24,000 | - | 21.8% | |
| Other (as described) Event | LUNCHEON EXPENSE | $10,105 | - | $10,105 | - | 9.2% |
| Grants to US individuals | $3,757 | $3,757 | - | - | 3.4% | |
| Office expenses | $2,522 | - | $2,522 | - | 2.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $1,896 | - | $1,896 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | LIONS INTERNATIONAL DUE | $1,585 | - | $1,585 | - | 1.4% |
| Occupancy | $900 | - | $900 | - | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | LIONS OKLAHOMA DISTRICT | $751 | - | $751 | - | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES AND SERVICE C | $422 | - | $422 | - | 0.4% |
| Fees: accounting | $404 | - | $404 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $109,892 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $121,624 spent · pay $26,988 · grants $80,002 · events $7,902
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $76,025 | $76,025 | - | - | 62.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,960 | - | $24,960 | - | 20.5% | |
| Other (as described) Event | LUNCHEON EXPENSE | $7,902 | - | $7,902 | - | 6.5% |
| Grants to US individuals | $3,977 | $3,977 | - | - | 3.3% | |
| Office expenses | $2,800 | - | $2,800 | - | 2.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,028 | - | $2,028 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | LIONS INTERNATIONAL DUE | $1,702 | - | $1,702 | - | 1.4% |
| Occupancy | $900 | - | $900 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | LIONS OKLAHOMA DISTRICT | $755 | - | $755 | - | 0.6% |
| Fees: accounting | $377 | - | $377 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | HONORS AND AWARDS | $198 | - | $198 | - | 0.2% |
| Total | $121,624 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $80,018 spent · pay $26,929 · grants $35,600 · events $9,905
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $31,600 | $31,600 | - | - | 39.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,960 | - | $24,960 | - | 31.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | LUNCHEON EXPENSE | $9,905 | - | $9,905 | - | 12.4% |
| Grants to US individuals | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | 5.0% | |
| Office expenses | $3,051 | - | $3,051 | - | 3.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $1,969 | - | $1,969 | - | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | LIONS INTERNATIONAL DUE | $1,912 | - | $1,912 | - | 2.4% |
| Occupancy | $900 | - | $900 | - | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | LIONS OKLAHOMA DISTRICT | $882 | - | $882 | - | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | HONORS AND AWARDS | $513 | - | $513 | - | 0.6% |
| Fees: accounting | $216 | - | $216 | - | 0.3% | |
| All other expenses | $110 | - | $110 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $80,018 | 100% |
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