Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is a public, nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation. The foundation was incorporated in 1968 as the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International (LCI).

LCIF's mission is to support the efforts of Lions clubs around the world in serving their local communities and the world community through humanitarian service, major disaster releif and vocational assistance programs.

LCIF is governed by a board of trustees comprised of the LCI board of directors plus two appointed members. The immediate past international president of LCI always serves as chairman of the foundation.

Lions clubs and individual members worldwide are primary contributors to the foundation. Corporations, foundations and individuals who are not associated with Lions contribute as well.

LCIF has several gifting plans. Among them is the Melvin Jones Fellowship program. Named after Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions International, a Melvin Jones Fellowship is LCIF highest recognition. It is presented to individuals who contribute $1000, or to individuals in whose name a donation of $1000 is made. The Melvin Jones Fellowship Progressive Program recognizes gifts in increments of $1000 up to $60,000. Melvin Jones Fellows receive a plaque and an attractive lapel pin designed to recognize the current level achieved in the progressive giving program. (College Park Club's Melvin Jones Fellows.)

To investigate other gifting programs, contact Lions Clubs International Foundation.

 Progressive Melvin Jones Recognition
Lapel Pins