Website: https://californialionsfoundation.org/
District 4-A1 Chairperson: Todd Riebe
Email: triebe@amadorgov.org
The California Lions Foundation (CLF) matching grants will be available in smaller dollar amounts ($500-$5,000) for projects that do not qualify for support from other foundations or to complement grants already available from other foundations.
- CLF will provide matching grants from $500-$2,500 with a more streamlined review and approval process.
- CLF will be able to aid in disasters that are not considered “natural disasters.”
CLF offers special recognition for club and individual/corporate donations as Founding Members. Lions may become a “Founding Member” of CLF, as well as a Kay Fukushima Fellow, for a minimum donation of $1,000 – or as a Reginald Harris Fellow for a minimum donation of $2,500.
Additionally, California Lions Clubs may become a Founding Club of CLF for a donation of $5,000 and get banner patches for smaller donations. Founding Lions, Founding Clubs, and Founding Districts will be available until CLF achieves its initial funding goal of $250,000 in charitable donations.
100% of all donations received will serve Californians through California Lions. CLF ensures that 100% of donations are put to work to provide service to California communities.
- CLF will be available to partner with local Lions Clubs that do not have a 501(c)(3) designation.
- CLF will be available to accept donations from individuals, businesses, or corporations that are meant for use by a Lions Club that does not have a 501(c)(3) designation.
- Any donation such as this will require prior approval by CLF.
CLF will accept donations of stocks/bonds of publicly traded companies. This allows for the donation of appreciated stocks and bonds where the donor receives a tax deduction for the full value of the donated item without having to pay any capital gains tax on the appreciated value.
EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAM WEBPAGE: https://californialionsfoundation.org/emergency-grants
