Our FoundationL C I F

• Regional Institute - Puri• September 2007

What is LCIF?

• Charitable arm Of LCI

• Public, Non-profit, Tax Exempt Corporation

• Lions Helping Lions

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

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

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

How you can contribute

• Contributing MemberUS$ 20 – Lapel PinUS$ 50 – Silver PinUS$ 100 – Gold Pin

• Honor RollUS$ 100 – Certificate

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

Grants

• 2 Different Departments Sight First Grants

• 2 Different Missions

• One overall Objective

- Improve the World we see

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

Categories of Grant

• Standard Grants• Emergency Grants• International Assistance Grants• Major International Service Program Grants • Major Catastrophe Grants• Designated Grants• Core 4 Grants

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

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

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

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

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

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

Designated Grants

• Made from restricted gifts received by LCIF• Minimum restricted donation required is US$ 500

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

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

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