LIONS CLUB OF OAKES ND
EIN 45-6013360 · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (Q)
What they do
The Lions Club of Oakes ND, Donated Back to The Community $28,864. $9,000 to Students to Offset Their Expenses to Compete At National Competitions. $2,400 to Southeast Region Career and Technical Center; $3,800 to Oakes ND Public School; $2,500 to Riding for Dreams (therapeutic Horseback Riding Program for The Disabled and Handicap); $1,750 Secondary Education Scholarships; $1,500 Oakes Community Hospital; $1,600 Service Dogs for America; $1,015 for Large Print Laptop for Visually Impaired Girl; $1,000 to Local Horse Club; $1,000 to Stronger Together Foundation (local Cancer Support); $1500 to Keddish House (purchase Gift Cards for Individuals In Crisis); Deliver Mothers Day Flowers to Nursing Homes, Hold A Kids Tractor Pedal Pull Competition, Service Meals and Refreshments At Events.
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $73.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.
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Basic facts we verified
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Financial picture
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How each $100 of revenue was used
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Has the pattern changed?
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Money in and money out
Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.
Board and leadership roster (3)
DEAN ATKINSONTREASURER
GARY SCHNELLPRESIDENT
SHANNON JEPSONSECRETARY
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1940
- Location
- 821 JUNIPER AVE, OAKES, ND 58474-1734
- County
- Dickey
- In care of
- % DEAN ATKINSON
- Primary officer
- Dean Atkinson, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (Q)
- IRS tax category
- International, Foreign Affairs & National Security