California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati
Historical FunderMerced, California · EIN 77-0564160 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$66K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$500
Total assets$982K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,018.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GABRIELLE Y MCKECHNIE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1836 K STREET, MERCED CA 95340 |
| Phone | 2096033553 |
| GABBYCPA@AOL.COM | |
| Form and materials | AN EMAIL TO GABBYCPA@AOL.COM WITH SPECIFIC INFORMATION SHOULD BE SENT ALONG WITH A MAILING ADDRESS FOR THE YOUTH ORGANIZATION REQUESTING FUNDS |
| Deadlines | NONE, PLEASE GIVE TWO MONTHS TO PROCESS REQUEST |
| Restrictions | FUNDS ARE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN CALIFORNIA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Clubs International Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | For youth leadership | $27,176 |
| Lions Clubs Internation Convetion - Melbourne | Oak Brook, IL | Fourteen leos and advisors traveled to attend the international convention - registration and travel reimbursment were made available… | $4,893 |
| Lions Float Inc | Huntington Beach, CA | Youth leadership opportunities - 100 leos from northern california traveled to southern california to participate in decorating floats for… | $4,413 |
| Point Weber Association | Stockton, CA | Purchase of engine for small craft | $3,500 |
| Other Local Shools and Organization | Atwater, CA | Various grants of $500 or less were given to local events, organizations and schools to promote leadership opportunites in district 4 A1. | $2,970 |
| City of Atwater | Atwater, CA | Youth leadershp opportunities - toys were purchased and donated to the local collection sites where various local youth volunteered | $2,703 |
| St Anthony School | Atwater, CA | Supplies and equipment for classrooms | $2,273 |
| Usacanada Lions Leadership Forum | Rapid City, SD | Youth leadership opportunities - funds were spent to allow the opportunity for leos and advisors to attend the graduation ceremony in reno,… | $2,000 |
| Lions Day at the United Nations | Oak Brook, IL | Opportunity for local youth to attend and experiance the united nations - registration and travel reimbursment | $1,700 |
| San Joaquin Omega Leo Club | Modesto, CA | Promote membership at charternight events | $1,018 |
| Ballico-Cressey 4H Club | Merced, CA | Youth leadership opportunities | $1,000 |
| Livingston High School | Livingston, CA | Support aquatics events | $750 |
| Pals Lodi | Lodi, CA | Funds to complete bsa eagle scout project in kennel area | $750 |
| Atwater High School | Atwater, CA | Track and field | $750 |
| Pals Lodi | Lodi, CA | Fu | $750 |
| Atwater Youth Soccer League | Atwater, CA | Sponsor youth teams | $550 |
| Madera Leo Club | Modesto, CA | Team building event | $500 |
| Madera Omega Leo Club | Modesto, CA | Attend district meeting | $500 |
| Md4 Youth Exchange Program | Santa Barbara, CA | Youth leadership opportunities - funds were used to support the youth camp and exhange program created by lions international. | $500 |
| Greater Yosemite Council Boy Scouts of America | Modesto, CA | Support operations | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Manteca | Manteca, CA | Support youth afterschool activities | $500 |
| Atwater Ffa | Atwater, CA | Youth leadership opportunities | $500 |
| Atwater High School | Atwater, CA | Track and field | $500 |
| Madera South High School | Madera, CA | Youth leadership opportunities | $500 |
| Ronald Mcnair High School | Stockton, CA | Youth leadership opportunities - photograph | $500 |
| Stockton Host Lions Club | Stockton, CA | State high school student speaker contest | $500 |
| Tracy Educational Excellence Foundation | Tracy, CA | West high school bsu | $500 |
| Team Elevate 7On7 Inc | Stockton, CA | Youth leadership opportunities | $500 |
| Madera Evening Lions Club | Modesto, CA | Cub club program service project | $500 |
| San Joaquin Omega Leo Club | Modesto, CA | Club supplies | $500 |
| Buhach Coloney High School | Atwater, CA | Flag football | $500 |
| Camp Fire Heart of California | Madera, CA | Youth leadership opportunities | $500 |
| Buhach Coloney High School | Atwater, CA | Soccer | $500 |
| Hosa International | Southlake, TX | Youth leadership | $250 |
| Magic Yarn Project | Palmer, AK | Funds were used to purchase items needed to joint leo - lion projects in district 4 A1 | $186 |
| Merced County Fair | Merced, CA | Youth leadership opportunities - to be used for scholarships | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,282 | 36 |
| 2023 | $150,911 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531839349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0564160
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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