Lions Clubs International Foundation
Lions Clubs International Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
Service has been the hallmark of Lions Clubs International since it was founded in 1917. It is the world's largest service club organization with 1.4 million members in 205 countries and regions. Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) was begun in 1968 to take that service to new levels by tackling global problems as well as assisting Lions with large-scale local humanitarian projects. Our mission is to empower Lions clubs, volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.
About
HUMANITARIAN GRANTS AND PROGRAMS - AS MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY, LIONS ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO IDENTIFY LOCAL INITIATIVES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM WHO ARE UNDERSERVED AND VULNERABLE. EACH YEAR LIONS CLUB MEMBERS DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE ELDERLY, THE CHRONICALLY ILL, AT-RISK YOUTH, AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. LCIF HUMANITARIAN GRANTS ARE COMBINED WITH LOCALLY RAISED FUNDS, TYPICALLY SUPPORTING CAPITAL CONSTRUCTIONS OR EQUIPMENT NEEDS. IN ADDITION, LCIF DEVELOPS GLOBAL INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS BASED ON COMMON LOCAL NEEDS, FOR EXAMPLE THROUGH THE OPENING EYES PROGRAM WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS LIONS HAVE SCREENED THE VISION OF MORE THAN 440,000 ATHLETES IN 93 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. ALSO, THROUGH INVOLVEMENT WITHIN THE MEASLES INITIATIVE AND GAVI, THE VACCINE ALLIANCE SINCE 2010, LIONS HELPED SUPPORT THE VACCINATION OF MILLIONS OF CHILDREN IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “To support the efforts of lions clubs and partners in serving communities locally and globally, giving hope and impacting lives through humanitarian service projects and grants.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “To support the efforts of lions clubs worldwide in serving their local communities and the world community as they carry out essential humanitarian service projects.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of IL.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 300 WEST 22ND STREET, OAK BROOK, IL, 605238842 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 77 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $25,607,273.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has a foreign financial account.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1968.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $5,950,144 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $10,500,216 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.