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Est.

1917

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1 is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE LIONISM, TO SERVE THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN MANY WAYS, WHILE ALSO UNITING TO SERVE KEY GLOBAL CAUSES AND SPECIAL INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES THE WORLD IS FACING TODAY.
Total Funding Given
$112K
2023
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Lions of Illinois Foundation
Dekalb, IL
$112K
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$112K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
T
Tom Drez
Board Member
B
Brenda Stevens
Board Member
J
James Hauenschild
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1?
No. LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1 does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1 give?
LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1 primarily gives to organizations located in 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 OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1 fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $112 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1 make each year?
In 2023, LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1 awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $112 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1 fund recently?
In 2025, LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1 awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Lions of Illinois Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1?
LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1 does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.