LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIE… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

J LEON THOMAS

Phone

5028933711

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIESINC, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $332K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $604K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 82% operating deficit.

Mission

ASSIST BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $565,752

LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN LIONS CHARITIES, INC. PROVIDES GRANTS AND AWARDS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED AS WELL AS THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION MADE GRANTS TO 33 OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, ALL OF WHOM ARE EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).

Program 2

Expenses: $3,753

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EYEGLASSES FOR INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 45 SUCH INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED EYEGLASSES.

Program 3

Expenses: $4,000

THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS A HOLIDAY PARTY AND PROVIDES GIFTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 60 KY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND STUDENTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,025

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $51,438

Other Revenue $272,270

TOTAL REVENUE $331,733

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $575,335

Salaries & Benefits $20,479

Fundraising Expenses $21,000

Program Expenses $575,335

Other Expenses $8,039

TOTAL EXPENSES $603,853

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$331,733	$402,803	-0.2%
Expenses	$603,853	$312,948	+0.9%
Net Income	$-272,120	$89,855	-4.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARK WEBSTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK FIETSCH	VICE PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL DAHMKE	SECRETARY	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEON THOMAS	TREASURER	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM VANETTEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED WRIGHT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED PRESCOTT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VIRGIE FIETSCH	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE SATTERLY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN ABRAHAM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLOTTE STENGEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM RUSCHIVAL	PRESIDENT	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA CARTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNY JONES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$331,733	$603,853	$1,335,803	$-272,120
2024	$402,803	$312,948	$1,509,951	$89,855
2023	$350,936	$243,452	$1,393,370	$107,484
2022	$292,295	$201,685	$1,287,502	$90,610
2021	$488,463	$527,526	$1,368,235	$-39,063

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