Lions of Illinois Foundation
Lions of Illinois Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The vision of the Lions of Illinois Foundation is to create a permanent vehicle for the delivery of programs and services to the visually and hearing impaired.
About
At the core of the mission of the Lions of Illinois Foundation is providing quality programs for the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of those with visual impairments. These programs and services include used eyeglass collections, a low vision comprehensive evaluation clinic for children, a youth screening held at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, and a mobile diabetic retinopathy program. In addition, Camp Lions of Illinois hosts three sites where over 15,000 youth with vision and hearing impairments have met, made new friends, and participated in fun, challenging activities.
Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The lions of illinois foundation exists to assist in the general improvement of the quality of life of those in illinois having unmet needs. it is the specific mission of the foundation to provide quality programs and services to the people of illinois for the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of visual and hearing impairments. the foundation, solely, or in conjunction with the lions/lioness clubs, foundations, and other organizations, shall provide its assistance through grant processes or delivered through direct or indirect programs and services.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The vision of the lions of illinois foundation is to create a permanent vehicle for the delivery of programs and services to the visually and hearing impaired.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of IL.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2017 is listed as 2254 OAKLAND DR, SYCAMORE, IL, 601783112 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2017 reports 12 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$95,426.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1974.
- The organization pays $335,062 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $63,185 in fundraising expenses.
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