LCIF is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International that supports Lions' humanitarian service projects worldwide. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and Executive Committee that meets three times per year. Individuals can contribute through membership pins or Melvin Jones Fellowships, while grants are provided for standard service projects, emergencies, international assistance between clubs, and major initiatives in sight, diabetes, youth, and disaster relief. Grants are disbursed according to an annual formula based on previous revenues.

1. Our Foundation
L C I F
• Regional Institute - Puri
• September 2007

2. What is LCIF?
• Charitable arm Of LCI
• Public, Non-profit, Tax Exempt Corporation
• Lions Helping Lions

3. LCIF Mission Statement
To support the efforts of Lions Clubs around the world in
serving their local communities and the world community
through humanitarian service, major disaster relief and
vocational assistance programs

4. LCIF Governing Body
Board of Trustees
• 36 Board of Directors
• 2 Board Appointees (1 must be PIP)
• Immediate PIP (Chairman)
meets 3 times a year

5. LCIF Governing Body
Executive Committee (9 members)
• Chairman (IPIP)
• 1st VP
• 2nd VP
• Two 2nd year Directors
• Two 1st year Directors
• Two Appointees
meets 3 times a year before Trustees Meeting

6. How you can contribute
• Contributing Member
US$ 20 – Lapel Pin
US$ 50 – Silver Pin
US$ 100 – Gold Pin
• Honor Roll
US$ 100 – Certificate

7. How you can contribute (contd…)
• Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF)
 US$ 1000 – Lapel Pin and a Personalised Plaque
• MJF Progressive Program
 US$ 1000 to US$ 60,000 -
1-10 Diamond, Sapphire or Ruby
as per level

8. Grants
• 2 Different Departments
 Sight First
 Grants
• 2 Different Missions
• One overall Objective
- Improve the World we see

9. Annual Disbursement Formula
• 6% of the previous year's unrestricted revenue, less
administrative and promotional costs of the fiscal year.
• Upto US$100,000 available for M.I.S.P. is excluded from the
formula

10. Categories of Grant
• Standard Grants
• Emergency Grants
• International Assistance Grants
• Major International Service Program Grants
• Major Catastrophe Grants
• Designated Grants
• Core 4 Grants

11. Standard Grants
Major objectives:
• Humanitarian Services
• Aid for the Blind & Disabled
• Disaster Relief
 Up to 5 Grants in Process at a Time
 Limit upto US$ 150,000 (in total)
– being 75% of value of projects in developing nations (50%
in developed nations)
– Grants not disbursed until the required matching funds are
collected locally per the approved project budget

12. Emergency Grants
• Maximum of US$ 10,000
• Lions relief effort in wake of natural disaster
• Requires request from District Governor
• Plan of operation needed with request
• Report required after activity

13. International Assistance Grants
• A partnership between Lions in 2 countries
• Provides opportunity for International Exchange &
Volunteerism
• Grants from US$5,000 - US$30,000
• A Sponsoring Club/District that raises funds and other
support & a Host Club/District in target country to handle
logistics and oversee Project

14. International Assistance Grants
• Identification of Partner Clubs through internet/fax
(LCIF has developed an "IAG Opportunity List“)
• Other NGOs can be involved - but Lions must be
prominent
• Sponsoring Club is responsible for funds, but Host Club
to also participate to some extent
• Club President or District Governor is the Grant
Administrator and to send a Final Report and Accounts
• Projects or Activities not eligible for funding
– Ones without strong Lions identity
– Salaries & normal operating expenses of existing
projects
– Capital construction project
– To repay loans or establish a reserve fund

15. Major International Service Program (MISP) Grants
• US$ 1 million available annually for major programs
• Can be divided among multiple programs
• Most recent recipients: SightFirst, Diabetes research, Lions
Quest

16. Major Catastrophe Grants
• Grants made to relieve suffering and deprivation following a
major catastrophe
• US $ 1 million available in a given year
• Sanctioned by IP, IPIP & LCIF Executive Committee
• Recent recipients in India: Orissa cyclone , Gujarat
earthquake

17. Designated Grants
• Made from restricted gifts received by LCIF
• Minimum restricted donation required is US$ 500

18. Core 4 Grants
• Grants upto US$200,000 for high impact Lions service
projects:
– Preserving eyesight
– Combating disability
– Promoting health
– Serving youth
• Grants are generally given to Multiple Districts
• Funding is done on a three-to-one basis

19. Core 4 Grants
• 3 guiding principles for identifying projects:
– Many clubs can participate
– Priority to projects offering hands-on service
opportunities
– Benefits a large number of communities served by clubs
in a district

20. Core 4 Grants
• 5 funding priorities currently :
– Children's Eye Photo-screening
– Low Vision Projects
– Diabetes Prevention & Treatment
– Homes for the Blind & Disabled
– Expansion of Lions Quest