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Where there's a need there's a Lion. 100% of funds donated to Lions Club International Foundation goes back to the community. As a New Jersey Lion I know first hand the impact that LCIF had with Superstorm Sandy and they are now helping with Hurricane Harvey. There are a lot of places to donate funds to help, but none better than LCIF.

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is without a doubt the best Non Profit Foundation you can invest in - 100% of funds donated go back to the public-in-need, worldwide. Only the interest earned on funds invested are used to manage the Foundation,
Several millions of dollars are provided for: sight care & the elimination of blindness (worldwide) , cataract surgeries and other eye care surgeries in ehr USA & worldwide.
I am a volunteer for LCIF and have direct knowledge on the health care, disaster relief and LIONS care throughout the USA & the world.

I am a member of the New Hampshire Lions . We just applied for and received a grant for matching funds from LCIF. We raised 50% and they gave us a grant for 50% to purchase Vision screeener's for use in the State. We now hope to achieve our goal of screening all children from age 6 months to age 16. The individual clubs would not have been able to accomplish this with out the help of the LCIF matching grant.
We will continue to support this program of Lions Clubs International as it is there for everyone when it is needed.

I am a member of LC Fredrikstad Old Town, District 104 J in Norway. The gorgeous with LIONS is that we are not a political or religious organization. The mission statement is : To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. To cooperate with other LIONS clubs locally contributes to greater community, understanding and visibility of our work locally, nationally and internationally.

"It's my choice "is a lesson on classroom development and prevention in primary and secondary schools supported by Lions clubs in Norway. But this is also the name of the foundation that administers the educational program. Program is now available for kindergartens, primary schools and for teachers and students in secondary schools. It is better to build children than to repair adults.

The Lions Clubs International Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3, charitable foundation. It is the fund raising and grant-making arm of Lions Clubs International, a 501(c)4 Civic League/Social Welfare Organization, by IRS Definitions. There is a distinction. The LCIF is doing great work around the globe and in the Unites States. Support your local Lions Club and the Foundation, too.

I am a 2X Past District Governor, of Lions District 43 Y. (Kentucky USA). Monies that we raise from the public, except for direct expenses, goes back to the community. No one receives compensation, or expenses from monies raised from the public.

I know of no one that has been denied membership, based on their race.

Lions Clubs International has made it easy to be a Lion, even for those who say "I don't have the time" anyone is welcome to join me on Facebook at J.Wesley Doughman, if they are interested in being a Lion, or if they are a Lion.

Wow - a couple reviews of local Lions clubs that are perceived to perhaps have some bigots. Ours has a black minister. There is no discrimination for giving away ALL donations such as from White Cane for the blind that are brought in to a separate foundation. Dues and activities such as recycling and at fair booths pay for expenses - any meals at meetings are paid for by members - then we are able to also contribute additional monies to those who need donations in the community from the many man and woman-hours we put in.

To echo another reviewer, NONE of the charity money that you donate goes to administrative expenses. Members pay yearly membership dues and that is where all of the administrative expenses come from. Internationally and locally, Lions serve.

I question the rating given by Charity Navigator because 100% of all monies collected by Lions Clubs go back to the community. NO fund raising contributions are diverted to admistrative costs. The organization is very strict on this policy and will expel a local club if that club cannot show in their accounting the separation of activity (fund raising) and administrative dollars. Lions Club International Foundation has been rated the #1 Non-Governmental Organization in the World.

Lions Clubs International is a great organization. They are the worlds largest service organization and are involved in humanitarian efforts around the world! An awesome way to help at the local and international level.