What is LCIF?
LCIF stands for quality (effective programs with excellent follow-up), efficiency and uniqueness (the only Lions Foundation that serves the world). In fact, the Foundation was named the #1 NGO to partner with for these reasons by Financial Times. Fiscal responsibility and transparency are important to LCIF.
Is LCIF program real?
During recent months, there have been an increasing number of phone, text, social media and email scams. Be aware of scams that fraudulently use the Lions Clubs International (LCI) or Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) name or logo, or other trusted and well-known names.
How do I contribute to LCIF?
If you need assistance making an online donation, please call 630-203-3836. To ensure the correct recognition item is received, fill out the online form, download the Donor Contribution Form at www.lcif.org or call 630-203-3836 to receive a form.
What is LCIF coordinator?
The Club LCIF Coordinator is an ambassador for Lions Clubs International Foundation in your club. This person will share LCIF stories, motivate fellow Lions to support LCIF, and enable LCIF to advance its humanitarian work both locally and globally.
What is a LCIF grant?
An LCIF Standard grant is a matching grant opportunity available to Lions Districts and Multiple Districts. These Lions-led service projects focus on addressing unmet humanitarian needs in local communities where there is a major construction or equipment need.
What is LCIF funding?
What is an LCIF Standard Grant? An LCIF Standard grant is a matching grant opportunity available to Lions Districts and Multiple Districts. These Lions-led service projects focus on addressing unmet humanitarian needs in local communities where there is a major construction or equipment need.
Are donations to the Lions Club tax deductible?
No. The purposes of Lions Clubs do not qualify for exemption under IRS Code Section 501(c)3. These purposes may not be changed as they are consistent throughout our organization.
What are the roles of the LCIF multiple district and district coordinators?
The LCIF Multiple District Coordinator serves as an ambassador for LCIF in all aspects, including fundraising, promotion, training and education about LCIF’s grants and programs. This three-year position was approved by the Board of Trustees as part of the long-term LCIF development strategy.
Why do you support the mission of LCIF?
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.
What is the difference between LCI and LCIF?
All donations accepted on lionsclubs.org support Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), which is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charitable organization. Lions Clubs International (LCI) is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt social welfare organization and is not eligible to accept or solicit charitable donations. LCI and LCIF are EEO providers.
What is LCI’s tax status?
Lions Clubs International (LCI) is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt social welfare organization and is not eligible to accept or solicit charitable donations.
When is the LCIF grant application deadline for 2022?
LCIF grant application deadline for consideration in January 2022 by the LCIF Board of Trustees and the SightFirst Advisory Committees for Childhood Cancer, Diabetes, Hunger, Matching, Lions Quest and SightFirst grants. (Final submission deadline subject to finalization of the board and committee meeting dates.