Lions Clubs International Foundation
ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008
Message From The LCIF Chairperson
Last year was record setting for LCIF. Through Lions’ generosity, largely in
response to Campaign SightFirst II (CSFII), LCIF reached a new record in
contributions, allowing the Foundation to increase the number of people served
through an increase in grants awarded. Total contributions to LCIF were
US$78.46 million, an increase of more than $24 million over the previous year
and several million over recent years. LCIF provided 570 grants totaling $40.93
million to address vital humanitarian needs.
LCIF was named the number one non-governmental organization worldwide
with which to partner, in a study released in July by the Financial Times, in
association with the UN Global Compact.
This was a year of many celebrations for LCIF. The Foundation marked its
40th anniversary in June with the successful conclusion of CSFII. The global
three-year fundraising campaign was a monumental success, and the greatest
fundraising victory in LCIF’s history. Lions and donors around the world rallied
to surpass the minimum goal of $150 million, raising more than $200 million.
These funds will continue and expand SightFirst, Lions’ renowned program to
combat preventable blindness.
LCIF addresses many other humanitarian needs through programs for youth,
disability and health. The Foundation also continues to provide grants for Lions
to respond to natural disasters. In addition to funding for immediate relief, the
Foundation assists in long-term reconstruction, such as providing $3 million
following the China earthquake.
After reviewing all of LCIF’s
accomplishments, I know you’ll share my
pride in what we have accomplished
together. Thank you for helping LCIF to
change the lives of so many. It is through
your continued support that we have
achieved so much.
Together “We Serve,”
Jimmy Ross
2007-2008 LCIF Chairperson
“The quality of life you offer
is like night and day to see once
again. I so appreciate everything
you are all doing. Your programs
and assistance are desperately
needed and so very much
appreciated.”
Christine, Oregon, USA
Lions Clubs International Foundation Executive Committee 2007-2008
Jimmy Ross, Immediate Past International President and Chairperson; Mahendra Amarasuriya, International President,
Ex officio; Albert Brandel, First Vice President; Eberhard Wirfs, Second Vice President; Russell Sarver, Vice Chairperson;
K.G. Ramakrishna Murthy, Secretary; Yoshitsugu Shigematsu, Treasurer, International Director; Ermanno Bocchini,
International Director; Dr. Ashok Mehta, Past International President, LCIF Board Appointee; Asoka de Z. Gunasekera,
Past International Director, LCIF Board Appointee
LCIF Overview
MAJOR CATASTROPHE
EMERGENCY
6 disasters/$1.35 million
229 disasters/$1.93 million
INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE
34 grants/$389,229
CORE 4
47 grants/$3.71 million
SIGHTFIRST
OTHER
42 projects/$21.14 million
69 grants/$5.89 million
STANDARD
143 projects/$6.53 million
We’re #1. As the global leader in humanitarian service,
We Give 100 Percent. Every dollar donated to
Lions Clubs International Foundation helps Lions members
LCIF goes directly toward a grant.
serve their community and the world community. Named the
number one non-governmental organization in the world with
We Partner. LCIF works hard to leverage all donations
which to partner, LCIF is the official charitable organization of
through partnerships with local and international organizations,
Lions Clubs International.
governments and corporations, stretching each contribution
substantially beyond its original value.
We Serve. Grants fund large-scale Lions humanitarian
projects for sight, youth, disability, health and disaster. In
You Gave. In fiscal year 2007-2008, LCIF received
fiscal year 2007-2008, LCIF awarded $40.93 million for 570
$78.46 million in donations, including historic support for
projects.
CSFII. This was an increase of $24 million over the previous
year.* Thank you for your support!
We Provide. Since LCIF began in 1968, it has awarded
9,000 grants totaling $640 million.
*Donations include cash received and pledges.
**All funds reported in US$.
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Campaign SightFirst II
A Victory for Vision
CSFII Accomplishments
At the 2008 International Convention, more than 14,000 Lions
• More than $203 million raised
• Largest gift from a foundation in LCIF history –
$7.5 million from The Global Health and
Education Foundation, USA
• Largest gift from an individual in LCIF history –
$3.2 million from Lion Aruna A. Oswal, India
• 67 percent of Lions clubs worldwide contributed
• 91 donations of $100,000+ and 123 gifts of
$25,000+
• More than 3,400 Model clubs gave a minimum of
$400 per-member on average
from around the world gathered to celebrate raising more than
$203 million for LCIF’s SightFirst program. Lions and donors
had great reason to celebrate the largest fundraising campaign
in the history of the association and Foundation. Funds raised
through Campaign SightFirst II (CSFII) will continue and
expand Lions’ SightFirst program to address the changing
patterns of blindness
CSFII was launched at the 2005 Lions Clubs International
Convention. CSFII fundraising epitomized Lions’ dedication to
the SightFirst program. A majority of Lions clubs from around
the world participated in fundraising for the three-year, global
campaign, as well as many corporate and government
agencies.
The funds raised through this effort are an extension of efforts
Lions began more than two decades ago. Combined with the
first fundraising campaign that launched the SightFirst program
in the early 1990s, Lions have now raised more than $346
million for sustainable sight programs around the world.
SightFirst Around the World
Funds raised through Campaign SightFirst II are already
continuing Lions life-changing work. Of the $203 million
raised through the campaign, more than $100 million will
support programs that control and eliminate the major causes
of blindness, such as cataract, trachoma and river blindness.
An additional $50 million will fund projects to combat emerging
threats to sight, such as low vision, glaucoma and diabetic
retinopathy. The remaining $50+ million will fund “Vision for All”
by supporting new research initiatives and rehabilitation.
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Landmark Donations
Mrs. Aruna A. Oswal,
Past District Governor
In April 2008, the family of Mrs. Aruna A. Oswal pledged
$3.2 million, the largest, single personal donation in the
Foundation’s history. Oswal is a member of the Lions Club
of Juhu in Mumbai, India and is a Lions past district governor.
Global Health and Education
Foundation
In May, LCIF received a pledge of $7.5 million, the largest
donation in its 40-year history. The donation was from
Kenneth E. Behring, a U.S. philanthropist, and his foundation,
The Global Health and Education Foundation. This gift will
support the creation of Operation Global Vision (OGV), a $15
million partnership between LCIF and GHEF.
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Foundation Trust
In March 2008, LCIF received a $4 million donation from
Moorfields Eye Hospital Foundation Trust, a UK-based
international center for the treatment of eye disease and a
leader in vision-care research and training. The funds will
directly support the construction and establishment of a
new facility for the Korle Bu Eye Hospital in Accra, Ghana.
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“Now I can read the newspaper again, and my life is better
because I see clearly. Before the surgery, I was unable to do
routine household work. I have Lions to thank for the
restoration of my eyesight.”
Vasant Pandharinath Hawal, a cataract patient from India
LCIF’s Unprecedented
Opportunity
A New Era for SightFirst
LCIF is in a position of unprecedented
developing long-range plans to guide
opportunity. Now, more than ever, Lions
the future of SightFirst programs. These
worldwide are engaged in the work of LCIF.
plans review public eye health programs
The unwavering efforts of Lions throughout
and recommend strategies for future Lions
CSFII have further established the
efforts specific to each disease.
The SightFirst Advisory Committee is
SightFirst program as a leader in the
fight against preventable blindness, and
In partnership with the World Health
solidified LCIF as a prominent global
Organization, LCIF awarded $3.75 million
foundation. There is a better understanding
to launch a childhood blindness program in
of the need for the humanitarian service
2002. Funds established 30 need-based
that only LCIF and Lions can provide.
centers on six continents, which provide
preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative
LCIF has provided a wide range of
eye care services for 71 million children.
humanitarian service to those in need
This year LCIF gave an additional
for more than 40 years. The SightFirst
$879,000 for additional equipment and
program is only one aspect of the
expansion of the centers. Addressing
humanitarian work of the Foundation.
childhood blindness remains a key priority
LCIF also combats disability, provides
of the SightFirst program.
disaster relief and supports the health
and education of youth. Through LCIF,
The first six grants from funds raised
Lions develop projects that address the
during CSFII have been allocated to
immediate and long-term needs of their
projects around the world. Through
local and global communities.
these six grants, Lions will fight trachoma
in Ethiopia, provide eye care to the
It is indeed an exciting time for LCIF and
underserved in Paraguay, address
Lions worldwide. The Foundation has not
cataract in India, bring vision services to
only been very successful in helping Lions
people throughout West Africa, give sight
serve others, but with expansion comes
to children in Eastern Europe and address
new opportunities for service. LCIF is
uncorrected refractive error (URE) in North
dedicating more resources to expand the
America.
Foundation, and a stronger LCIF that is
committed to a core mission has the
power to transform all aspects of Lions.
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SightFirst
Vision Care
Lions’ SightFirst program works in partnership with Lions clubs and organizations around the world to improve eye care and
make the dream of a life free of blindness come true for millions of people. SightFirst has saved and restored sight to more than
30 million people through cataract surgeries, vision screenings, trachoma control, river blindness prevention programs and much
more. In addition, hundreds of millions of individuals have received improved vision care.
Lions have established themselves as world-renowned leaders in blindness prevention. On average, Lions can restore or save
an individual from blindness for only $6. Despite Lions’ successes, more work remains. Experts have predicted that if SightFirst
efforts come to a halt, the world’s blind population will double from 37 million to 74 million by 2020.
SightFirst’s accomplishments
since 1990:
• Awarded 922 grants in 90 countries for a
total of $231 million
• Restored sight to 7.5 million people through
cataract surgeries
• Prevented serious vision loss for 30 million
• Distributed 10 million doses of Zithromax®
and provided 254,000 trichiasis surgeries
to fight trachoma
• Provided 114.7 million treatments for river
blindness
• Built or expanded 308 eye
hospitals/clinics/wards
• Upgraded 372 eye centers with equipment
• Provided management training for 115
facilities
• Trained 345,000 eye care specialists
• Launched world's first-ever initiative
to combat childhood blindness in
partnership with the WHO for 30 pediatric
eye care centers, impacting the lives of 71
million children
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“I’ve received excellent training that I will be able to take back
to the people of Rwanda. I will be able to provide eye care
where there was none available before. This would not have
been possible without the Lions.”
Emanuel, a student at the African Institute
of Tropical Ophthalmology (IOTA) in Mali
River Blindness Halted in Latin American Countries
Transmission of the tropical disease onchocerciasis, or river blindness, has been halted in Colombia, marking the first time that
the disease has been eliminated as a public health problem on a country-wide basis. LCIF is a member organization of the
program to distribute the drug to control and prevent the disease. Lions help distribute Mectizan® and educate the local
community on the need for the medication. Together with the Carter Center, Merck, and other regional partners Lions have
helped distribute worldwide more than 114 million doses of the medication.
Lions World Sight Day 2007
The Lions World Sight Day 2007 international event was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Vision screenings were conducted for more
than 50,000 residents. Eyeglasses were provided to those in need and 1,500 people received cataract surgeries at the Lions Gift
of Sight Hospital and the SightFirst Hospital Hendala. The surgeries were funded by LCIF. Lions also held a seminar on childhood
blindness, a public meeting on the importance of preserving and restoring sight, and a walk in support of Campaign SightFirst II.
KAP Study
LCIF and the National Eye Institute (NEI) released national survey findings in 2008 that showed most adults value their eyesight
and are aware of serious eye diseases commonly associated with visual impairment. However, they lack knowledge of how and
when to seek timely detection and treatment of those diseases. These findings are from the 2005 Survey of Public Knowledge,
Attitudes, and Practices Related to Eye Health and Disease, or KAP Study, funded by LCIF and NEI. The study’s findings reinforce
the need to educate the public about common eye diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular
degeneration. To raise awareness, LCIF has developed the Lions Eye Health Program, a community-based education program for
Lions clubs.
Milestone in Trachoma Treatments
LCIF reached a major milestone in trachoma treatments in January when LCIF Chairperson Jimmy Ross distributed the 10
millionth dose of Zithromax® (azithromycin) to 16-year-old Messeleche Tilahun. The antibiotic, donated by Pfizer Inc, is a main
strategy in the fight against the disease. Messeleche lives in the most trachoma-endemic part of Ethiopia, where an estimated
18 million are at risk. Representatives from The Carter Center, Lions clubs of Ethiopia, Pfizer, government of Ethiopia, and other
partner organizations joined the celebration and are a part of the coalition working toward elimination of trachoma in the region
by 2012. Lions in Ethiopia have been integral to achieving remarkable results in the country. The 10 millionth dose comes after just
18 months of full scale intervention and points toward meeting the elimination target date. Through SightFirst, LCIF has awarded
numerous grants for trachoma control, outreach and training projects in Ethiopia and elsewhere in Africa.
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LCIF Responds
Lions Aid China
Major Catastrophes
More than 68,000 died and 360,000 people were injured when a
In June, extensive flooding along the Mississippi River
massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked the Sichaun province
resulted in major flooding throughout Iowa, USA. More
in central China in May 2008. Lions Clubs International Foundation
than 40,000 residents were displaced for weeks and
and Lions around the world quickly responded, mobilizing more
entire towns were destroyed. LCIF provided $60,000 in
than $3 million in funding and relief supplies.
emergency grants to address immediate needs. LCIF
also awarded $100,000 in major catastrophe grants,
LCIF committed a major catastrophe grant for $1 million. Lions in
which is helping to rebuild two senior citizen centers.
Guangdong, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau raised more than
$1 million and traveled to the affected areas to deliver relief supplies
More than 3,500 people died and millions were left
including tents, medicine and food. In addition, Lions assisted with
homeless following the November cyclone in
reconstruction efforts. Working with the Chinese Red Cross, Lions
Bangladesh. LCIF mobilized $224,000 for reconstruction
purchased 10 relief vehicles and ambulances.
efforts, including the building of two shelters that will
double as schools. Central and southern Peru was
Three Lions districts and the China Council of Lions Clubs
extensively damaged following a massive earthquake in
established a committee to oversee immediate and long-term
August. LCIF responded with $136,000 in relief funding
relief projects. LCIF and Lions from Sweden provided more than
and 145 homes are nearly complete. After wildfires
3,000 tents to erect a Lions tent village and provide temporary
destroyed significant portions of California, USA, LCIF
shelter for relief workers.
issued several emergency grants for short and long term
reconstruction efforts.
In Weicheng, Lions are rebuilding a kindergarten and primary
school to benefit 1,500 students. Lions donated more than 800
LCIF also awards emergency grant funding totaling nearly
desks and chairs and stationery. Lions from Shenzhen drove three
$2 million annually for immediate needs such as food,
straight days to erect a school in Longfeng in less than 72 hours.
water, clothing and medicine.
They are working with the Chinese government to construct a
permanent school and dormitory for 360 students. Lions are
constructing a Lions Village in PengHua, where the entire
community was destroyed. They are helping to rebuild roads,
homes, a school and water supply system with the government
that will benefit 66 families; where the average income is less
than $1 a day.
Lions Clubs International is the only official volunteer service
club organization in China. LCIF and Lions have experience
in disaster relief, having mobilized more than $20 million for the
tsunami and Hurricane Katrina as well assisting in long-term
reconstruction for numerous other major disasters.
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Core 4 Grants
Focus Areas
Serving Those with Disabilities
Mahendra Amarasuriya, Lions International President, and
Serving people with disabilities is one of the four major focus
Jimmy Ross, LCIF Chairperson, joined world leaders at a
areas of LCIF’s Core 4 grants, which provide funding for large-
Global Policy Summit in October 2007 in China to discuss the
scale projects in four major focus areas: sight, disability, health
challenges and opportunities for full inclusion of people with
and youth. Two examples of LCIF’s commitment to aiding
intellectual disabilities. At the summit, LCIF also announced a
those with disabilities are partnerships with Habitat for
$1 million grant to continue the Opening Eyes partnership
Humanity International and Special Olympics Opening Eyes
program through October 2009.
Program.
1000th House Built through
Habitat for Humanity Partnership
In June 2008, the 1,000th house was built through LCIF’s
partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The home served as a
benchmark for the partnership program, which officially began
in 2000.
LCIF has pledged $12 million to Habitat for Humanity
International to build houses for individuals and families living
with physical and mental disabilities. Funding from LCIF and
Lions members has enabled families in 24 countries worldwide
to experience new freedom.
Lions are committed to providing for populations in need.
Through LCIF grants and the service of Lions from around the
world, families have a new sense of hope for the future.
Opening Eyes Partnership
The Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes
partnership program began in 2001. Since then, LCIF has
provided $10 million in funding to expand the program globally.
More than 100,000 athletes have been screened and more
than 44,000 have received glasses or sports goggles. More
than 8,000 Lions have volunteered at the screenings
worldwide.
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“I automatically apply what I’ve learned through Lions Quest,
like not giving in to peer pressure and taking on responsibility
for my actions.”
Marius, Reinstadt, Germany
Lions Quest Continues
to Expand Worldwide
Lions Quest, a school-based, comprehensive, positive youth
development and prevention program, unites the home, school
and community. Today, more than 11 million youth have
participated and more than 400,000 educators and other adults
have been trained to implement the program. Lions Quest
cultivates capable and healthy young people of strong character,
through social-emotional skills, character education, positive
behavior and service-learning education. LCIF provides grants
to Lions districts to implement or expand the program in area
schools.
LCIF has expanded its successful partnership with the U.S.
State Department, receiving a second five-year contract in
excess of $1 million for implementing Lions Quest in Central and
Eastern Europe. LCIF also expanded its partnership with the
Organization of American States (OAS) for additional Lions
Quest prevention work in Latin America.
Lions Quest Major Accomplishments
in 2008:
• Expanded to 50 countries by adding programs
in Austria, Bangladesh and Mexico.
• Received recognition from the California
Department of Education and California Healthy
Kids Resource Center.
• Conducted service learning workshops with
Rutgers University's Social and Emotional
Learning Laboratory and their Developing Safe
and Civil Schools (DSACS) Initiative, designed
to build local educational resources for
improving Social and Emotional Learning
conditions in participating school districts.
• Joined Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of
America (CADCA) to enhance local community
coalition building around helping youth resist
alcohol and other drugs.
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Grants
International Assistance Grants (IAG)
Standard Grants are approved for large-scale
provide matching funds from $5,000 to $30,000 for project
humanitarian projects and are the most common type
partnerships between Lions clubs in a developed country and
of grant awarded. LCIF provides matching funds of up
Lions clubs in a developing country. IAGs support basic health care;
to $75,000 to expand or initiate Lions’ humanitarian
education and literacy; clean water and sanitation; rural development
projects. Standard grants have funded projects for
and self-sufficiency programs; services for the blind and disabled;
mobile health units; hospices; nursing homes; medical
and environmental protection projects. Grants are also awarded for
and eye clinics; street children's homes; centers for the
Lions’ international missions and support Lions’ eyeglass recycling
blind and disabled; and schools in developing countries.
center efforts.
Uruguay
Japan
A grant for $50,000 purchased a CAT Scan for Artigas
A grant for $30,000 supported Japanese Lions 34th medical mission
Hospital, located in one of the most remote cities in
to the Philippines. Lions from District 334-E, Japan, traveled to
Uruguay. The CAT Scan will strengthen healthcare
Manila to conduct medical screenings with the help of Lions from
services in the region, and it will aid more than 1,000
District 301-D2, Philippines. More than 10,000 people benefitted
people benefit annually.
from the mission.
New Zealand
Republic of Korea
With a grant for $50,000, Lions of District 202-J,
The Kota Kinabalu Host Lions Club in District 308-A2, Malaysia,
New Zealand constructed and equipped a family
partnered with District 354-D, Korea, and the Seoul Hanam Lions
guest house for cancer patients from the region.
Club to bring running water and an improved quality of life to the
Approximately 1,000 patients and their families will
people of two rural villages. LCIF matched the Lions’ contributions
use the new Lions apartment each year.
with a $20,000 grant.
Kentucky, USA
A $20,190 grant from LCIF renovated bathroom
facilities at Camp Crescendo. The camp, which
serves children of all ages with disabilities, serves
approximately 2,500 people annually.
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“As a fellow Lion, I want to tell you
how proud I am of your success.
This has been one of the most
gratifying partnerships of my life.”
Former U.S. President and Nobel Laureate
Jimmy Carter speaking of Lions and LCIF’s SightFirst
program
Partners/Donors
LCIF would like to express its gratitude to the following
partners that helped to further Lions’ humanitarian
mission and leverage its resources. These partners
also helped propel LCIF to be named the number one
non-governmental organization worldwide to partner with,
according to the Financial Times independent survey.
Partners share a dedication to improving the lives of
individuals in need around the world.
Alcon
Allergan, Inc
The Carter Center
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Eil Lilly & Co.
Essilor of America
The Global Health & Education Foundation
Habitat for Humanity International
Johnson & Johnson Asia & Corp.
LensCrafters
Merck & Co, Inc.
Moorfields Eye Hospital Foundation Trust
National Eye Institute
Organization of American States Inter-American Drug Abuse
Control Commission
Pfizer Inc.
Rexton, Inc.
Special Olympics International
United States Agency for International Development
U.S. State Department
Women’s Eye Health
World Health Organization
Top 25 Districts with the Largest Percentage Increase in Donations
District
Country
%Increase
H-3
Peru
8802
LC-4
Brazil
5458
315-B4
Bangladesh
4762
121
Poland
3383
305-N1
Pakistan
1714
LD-6
Brazil
1668
LB-1
Brazil
1637
S-2
Bolivia
1428
S-1
Bolivia
1403
D-4
Costa Rica
1364
107-F
Finland
1351
B-8
Mexico
1307
315-B2
Bangladesh
1260
300-F
MD 300, Taiwan
1197
LD-2
Brazil
1046
R-3
Dominican Republic
973
124
Romania
968
321-C1
India
948
T-4
Chile
918
323-G2
India
903
103-CC
France
834
51-C
Puerto Rico
823
B-2
Mexico
702
308-B2
Malaysia
689
324-D2
India
679
Top 25 Contributing Districts in 2007-2008
District
Country
334-A
Japan
330-A
Japan
335-B
Japan
336-A
Japan
337-A
Japan
354-D
Rep. of Korea
335-C
Japan
330-B
Japan
336-C
Japan
333-A
Japan
333-C
Japan
336-B
Japan
336-D
Japan
331-A
Japan
334-B
Japan
111-BS
Germany
354-B
Rep. of Korea
334-D
Japan
337-C
Japan
334-C
Japan
337-D
Japan
330-C
Japan
355-D
Rep. of Korea
355-A
Rep. of Korea
108-IB1
Italy
Donations (US$)
1,603,306
1,220,567
975,991
936,527
931,911
841,597
771,906
730,228
689,817
665,238
650,688
618,308
606,043
546,792
539,079
536,320
517,232
511,610
502,332
492,268
482,235
466,938
465,930
462,554
437,531
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Supporting LCIF
Perform Miracles
The Melvin Jones Fellowship Program was established in 1973 in honor of Melvin Jones, the founder
of Lions Clubs International. Melvin Jones Fellowships (MJF) are given to individuals in recognition of unrestricted donations
of $1,000 to LCIF. Such contribution illustrates a significant commitment to humanitarian service and allows LCIF to perform
miracles through service. For each additional $1,000 donation, MJF Progressive status is accrued. There are 100 levels of the
progressive program. When every member in the Lions club becomes a Melvin Jones Fellow, within a fiscal year, the club
becomes a 100 percent MJF Club.
Melvin Jones Fellows in 2007-2008:
22,994
Total Melvin Jones Fellows:
284,875
Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows in 2007-2008:
10,079
Total Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows:
51,045
Total 100 percent Melvin Jones Fellow Clubs:
216
There are many additional ways to support LCIF. The LCIF Cruise with the Chairperson is an annual cruise to benefit the
Foundation. For the last 10 years Lions from the around the world have joined the LCIF Chairperson on an exciting cruise.
The Contributing Membership program is an annual program that recognizes three levels of initial support: $20, $50 and $100.
For each level, there is a different annual pin. Lions who make a planned gift of any size or type are eligible to join the Lions Legacy
Program. The planned giving society was established by LCIF to acknowledge those who make bequest or lifetime gifts. Through
the Matching Gifts program, Lions have their gift matched by their employer, greatly increasing a donation’s value. U.S.
government employees can make donations to LCIF with automatic payroll deduction through the Combined Federal Campaign.
Shoppers can contribute to LCIF with each online purchase at GiveBackAmerica.org
For information on supporting LCIF’s efforts worldwide, please visit www.lcif.org or telephone 630-571-5466. Credit card
donations can be made online at www.lcif.org/donate.
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Lions Clubs International Foundation
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Year ended June 30, 2008
Unrestricted
Temporarily
restricted
Permanently
restricted
Total
Revenue, gains and other support
Contributions
General
Campaign Sight First II
Charitable gift annuity, net
Lions-Quest, net
Investment return
Net gain on currency exchange
Net assets released from restrictions
Total revenue, gains and other support
$
2,970,782
–
–
789,372
(18,992,486)
250,737
29,519,264
14,537,669
$
3,242,337
72,253,231
(3,796)
–
–
–
(29,519,264)
45,972,508
$
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
$ 6,213,119
72,253,231
(3,796)
789,372
(18,992,486)
250,737
–
–
60,510,177
Expenses and losses
Program-related expenses
Grants
SightFirst, net of grants adjustments of $1,258,965
and discount adjustment of $413,611
Standard, net of grants adjustments of $160,941
Core 4, net of grants adjustments of $74,061
and discount of $35,710
Emergency, net of grants adjustments of $134,524
International assistance, net of grants adjustments
of $13,592
Designated, net of grants adjustments of $20,783
Major catastrophe
Humanitarian
Seed
Program services
SightFirst
Lions-Quest
Other
23,218,016
23,218,016
6,371,771
3,595,653
–
–
6,371,771
3,595,653
1,790,476
–
–
1,790,476
375,637
5,636,756
1,350,000
200,000
29,840
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
375,637
5,636,756
1,350,000
200,000
29,840
2,440,431
1,247,966
656,896
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,440,431
1,247,966
656,896
46,913,442
–
–
46,913,442
4,472,462
8,403,932
–
–
–
–
4,472,462
8,403,932
Total non-program-related expenses
12,876,394
–
–
12,876,394
Total expenses and losses
59,789,836
–
–
59,789,836
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
(45,252,167)
45,972,508
–
720,341
Net assets at beginning of year
215,042,603
70,881,847
1,643,442
287,567,892
$169,790,436
$116,854,355
$1,643,442
$288,288,233
Total program-related expenses
Non-program-related expenses
Administrative
Development
Net assets at end of year
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STATEMENTS OF
FINANCIAL POSITION
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
Years ended June 30, 2008
June 30, 2008
2008
ASSETS
2008
2007
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Pledges receivable, net
Due from non-United States
Lions Clubs districts
Due from The International
Association of Lions Clubs
Accrued interest receivable
Inventory, net of reserve
of $239,345 in 2008 and
$388,048 in 2007
Investments
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Other assets
$ 28,011,123
154,075
16,807,697
$ 12,977,052
263,937
5,027,711
2,970,493
1,042,997
2,095,710
1,787,645
3,392,528
1,206,788
922,533
288,331,359
1,873,061
943,839
467,513
922,477
308,497,467
2,756,188
982,755
494,214
TOTAL ASSETS
$344,435,048
$337,564,114
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Grants payable, net
Charitable gift annuities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Unrestricted
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
Total net assets
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND NET ASSETS
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$
608,142
20,910
55,198,569
319,194
56,146,815
$
14,972
49,730,943
250,307
49,996,222
169,970,436
116,854,355
1,643,442
215,042,603
70,881,847
1,643,442
288,288,233
287,567,892
$344,435,048
$337,564,114
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Cash flows from
operating activities
Change in net assests
$ 720,341
Adjustments to reconcile
change in net assets to net
cash provided by operating
activities
Depreciation and amortization
951,344
Net realized and unrealized
(gains) losses on investments
35,354,314
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities
Accounts receivable
109,862
Net pledges receivable
Interest receivable
(580,857)
Due from United-States
Lions Clubs districts
(1,927,496)
Inventroy
(70,056)
Accounts payable and
accrued expenses
614,081
Grants payable
5,467,626
Charitable gift annuities
68,887
Due to/from The International
Association of Lions Clubs
1,296,818
Net cash provided by
operating activities
2007
$ 49,740,293
1,016,823
(36,481,742)
5,081
(101,164)
(644,388)
(325,697)
(12,825)
1,265,799
18,294
(2,056,063)
30,224,878
9,973,606
Cash flows from investing
activities
Change in investment cash
(15,188,207)
(6,541,507)
Net purchases of property,
plant and equipment
(2,600)
(41,882)
(15,190,807)
(6,583,389)
15,034,071
3,390,217
12,977,052
9,586,835
$28,011,123
$ 12,977,052
Net cash used in investing
activities
Increase in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
at begining of year
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year
“Building a Stronger Foundation,
Creating a Better WORLD.”
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
300 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842 USA
630.571.5466
www.lcif.org
Editors: Nicole Brown & Alecia Dimar
Design: Lisa Smith
Photography: Daniel S. Morris, LCIF Staff