Lions Clubs International Foundation
AI Summary
Lions Clubs International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a reported 2025 grantmaking scale of $5.7M across 104 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; its grantmaking is relationship-based and by invitation only, and nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To support the efforts of Lions Clubs worldwide in serving their local communities and the world community as they carry out essential humanitarian service projects.
Cause Areas
3
Community service
Web-based media
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC
Washington, DC
$20.3M
25%
Texas Children's Hospital
Bellaire, TX
$3.6M
4%
RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC
New York, NY
$1.4M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
139
Median 1st year grant
$19.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 330 grantees
- 135 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Lions Clubs International Foundation?
No. Lions Clubs International Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Lions Clubs International Foundation give?
Lions Clubs International Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Texas, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Lions Clubs International Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Lions Clubs International Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Lions Clubs International Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Lions Clubs International Foundation awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $5.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Lions Clubs International Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Lions Clubs International Foundation awarded grants to about 330 grantees. Recent grantees include SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC, Texas Children's Hospital, and RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Lions Clubs International Foundation?
Lions Clubs International Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.