International Association Of Lions Clubs

Katy, TX ยท Founded 1942

Community service organization helping those less fortunate through vision, hunger, diabetes, environmental, and childhood cancer programs

Primary audience
General public
Work area
Volunteer service
Topic
Community development
Contact
Erin Applegate

About Organization

District 2-S2 in Texas operates with 1,405 volunteers and no paid staff, coordinating local Lions Clubs and Leo youth programs. Founded in 1942, the district supports humanitarian relief, Texas Lions Camp, and Lighthouse of Houston while cutting across national, racial, and cultural boundaries.

What They Focus On

Vision Services

Preventing blindness, providing vision screening and eyeglasses, and supporting blind and visually impaired individuals through Lighthouse of Houston partnerships and club programs.

Community Relief

Addressing hunger, disaster response, and humanitarian needs through coordinated volunteer efforts cutting across cultural and economic boundaries.

Youth Leadership

Developing young people through Leo Clubs teaching leadership, teamwork, community service, and responsible citizenship through hands-on projects.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$123K

-25.6% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$126K

-16.5% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$166K

-0.4% vs 2021

Historical financial data from IRS Form 990
Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $123,426 $125,925 $166,148 0
2021 $165,832 $150,780 $166,783 0
2018 $315,588 $333,527 $127,699 0
2017 $341,661 $327,630 $145,636 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Club Coordination

    District provides efficient organization helping individual Lions Clubs advance community service objectives aligned with international causes.

  • 02

    Volunteer Mobilization

    Engaging 1,405 volunteers across Texas district to identify local needs and deliver services addressing vision, hunger, diabetes, environment, cancer.

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Clubs execute service projects while elected directors coordinate support for humanitarian relief, camp operations, and vision services.

  • 04

    Youth Leadership

    Leo Clubs develop young people into responsible community members through leadership training, service experience, and values education.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by International Association Of Lions Clubs

Vision Support

Programs addressing blindness prevention, vision screening, eyeglass provision, and support for blind and visually impaired individuals through Lighthouse partnerships.

Humanitarian Relief

Disaster response, hunger relief, and emergency assistance for communities in crisis through elected director coordination and club mobilization.

Youth Development

Leo Club programs teaching leadership, community service, and teamwork to young people through structured projects and character development.

Texas Lions Camp

Recreational and educational experiences for children with physical disabilities, diabetes, and other conditions through specialized camp programs.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind International Association Of Lions Clubs.

EA

Erin Applegate

Elected Director Lighthouse of Houston
1 hrs/week
HT

Helen Thornton

Elected Director Humanitarian Relief Fund
1 hrs/week
JA

Jennifer Applegate

Elected Director Humanitarian Relief Fund
1 hrs/week
KM

Kari McMurray

Elected Director Texas Lions Camp
15 hrs/week
MP

Mazher Poonawala

Elected Director Lighthouse of Houston
1 hrs/week
PY

Paul Yackley

Elected Director Humanitarian Relief Fund
1 hrs/week
ST

Shelia Thomas

Elected Director Texas Lions Camp
15 hrs/week
MG

Mike George

Second Vice District Governor
10 hrs/week
NL

Neil Lander

District Governor
Full-time
PM

Paul Moore

Immediate Past District Governor
8 hrs/week
WS

William Simpson

First Vice District Governor
15 hrs/week

Milestones

1917

Lions International Founded

1917

Parent organization established to help those less fortunate, creating service framework adopted by districts worldwide.

1942

District 2-S2 Formed

1942

Texas district created to coordinate Lions Clubs service activities in designated geographic area.

1980s

Camp Partnerships

1980s

Established elected director role supporting Texas Lions Camp programs serving children with disabilities and diabetes.

2020s

Global Causes

2020s

Aligned district activities with Lions International global causes including vision, hunger, diabetes, environment, and childhood cancer.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BK
B Kevin Smith Zone Chair 8 hrs/week
BH
Bill Hogan Zone Chair 8 hrs/week
CB
Carol Barnett Zone Chair 8 hrs/week
DA
Dr Anthony Price Zone Chair 8 hrs/week
JT
Jerome Teichmiller Elected Trustee Lions Eye Bank of Texas 2 hrs/week
JT
John Tankersly Zone Chair 8 hrs/week
MC
Minette Chiu Cabinet Secretary 8 hrs/week
RP
Rafael Perez Cabinet Treasurer 8 hrs/week
SD
Stedman Douglas Elected Trustee Lions Eye Bank of Texas 2 hrs/week
SV
Susie Vestal Zone Chair 8 hrs/week
VJ
Valerie James Zone Chair 8 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

318 Registrations
204 Clients

Clients 204 total

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National Association Of Broadcasters
14 filings
N
National Association Of Community Health Centers
8 filings
N
National Association Of Mutual Insurance Companies
6 filings
N
National Association Of Real Estate Investment Trusts
6 filings
N
National Association Of Realtors
6 filings
N
National Association Of Clean Water Agencies
5 filings
N
National Association Of Theatre Owners
5 filings
N
National Association Of Waterfront Employers
5 filings
N
National Association Of Chain Drug Stores
4 filings
N
National Association Of Insurance And Financial Advisors
4 filings
N
National Association Of Manufacturers
4 filings
C
Cruise Lines International Association, Inc..
3 filings
I
International Association Of Airport Duty Free Stores
3 filings
N
National Association For Home Care And Hospice
3 filings
N
National Association Of Children's Hospitals
3 filings
N
National Association Of Convenience Stores
3 filings
N
National Association Of Letter Carriers
3 filings
N
National Association Of Software And Services Companies (Nasscom)
3 filings
N
National Association Of Water Companies
3 filings
N
National Association Of Wheat Growers
3 filings
N
National Association Of Workforce Boards
3 filings
C
Cruise Lines International Association
2 filings
I
International Association Of Fire Fighters
2 filings
I
International Association Of Forensic Nurses
2 filings
I
International Association Of Lgbt Investors And Private Business Owners
2 filings
I
International Association Of Plumbing And Mechanical Officials
2 filings
I
International Association Of Professional Numismatists
2 filings
I
International Association Of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, And Transportation Workers
2 filings
N
National Association For Behavioral Healthcare
2 filings
N
National Association For Biomedical Research
2 filings
N
National Association Of Acos
2 filings
N
National Association Of Bankruptcy Trustees
2 filings
N
National Association Of Boards Of Pharmacy
2 filings
N
National Association Of Business Political Action Committees (Nabpac)
2 filings
N
National Association Of Chemical Distributors
2 filings
N
National Association Of Colleges And Employers
2 filings
N
National Association Of Councils On Developmental Disabilities
2 filings
N
National Association Of Dental Plans
2 filings
N
National Association Of Development Companies
2 filings
N
National Association Of Development Organizations
2 filings
N
National Association Of Energy Service Companies
2 filings
N
National Association Of Epilepsy Centers
2 filings
N
National Association Of Federally Impacted Schools
2 filings
N
National Association Of Federally-Insured Credit Unions
2 filings
N
National Association Of Home Builders
2 filings
N
National Association Of Industrial Bankers
2 filings
N
National Association Of Landscape Professionals
2 filings
N
National Association Of Long Term Hospitals
2 filings
N
National Association Of Mortgage Brokers
2 filings
N
National Association Of Postal Supervisors
2 filings

+ 154 more clients

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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7211 Yardley Dr Katy, TX 77494