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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