Yes, donations to the Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF will receive a tax receipt from the Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF that can be used for income tax purposes. An additional letter sent from LCIF will be sent as an acknowledgment of the donation and a thank you to the donor.

Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF
C/O Stan Durward
Box 38
Sunderland, ON L0C 1H0
Canada

Personal donations and any subsequent MJF credits are recorded under the individual donor. However, donations from members are automatically affiliated to their Lions Clubs and count towards the club’s Campaign 100 donation goals.

LCIF recently earned its sixth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for its effective fiscal management and its commitment to accountability and transparency.

Founded in 2001, Charity Navigator is the largest and most-utilized charity evaluator in the United States. Charity Navigator examines the financial health, accountability and transparency of charities to determine its ratings. Financial information is based on each charity’s 990 tax filing in the United States. Ratings show how well evaluated charities have sustained their programs and services over time.

LCIF’s 4-star rating indicates that it consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way. Only 5 percent of the charities evaluated earn a sixth consecutive 4-star rating. This exceptional distinction means that LCIF outperforms most other charitable organizations in the United States. LCIF donors can be confident their donations are being used in support of the programs for which they are intended.

The Melvin Jones Fellowship recognizes donations of US$1,000 and contributions can be made by individuals (including non-Lions), clubs or districts, in one sum, or in installments. To obtain a fellowship recognition, Lions may download the MJF program application or request a form from the LCIF Donor Services department at 630-203-3836 or donorassistance@lionsclubs.org.

The MJF application can be included when submitting your donation.

An MJF plaque or Progressive pin will not be automatically sent upon a donation of US$1,000. A recipient must be identified and shipping information provided on the MJF form. Standard processing time for an MJF is two to four weeks from when the funds are recorded by LCIF.

Many countries may charge customs and VAT charges on the importation of MJF plaques and other recognitions and awards. These fees are the responsibility of the individual or club locally receiving the items.

No, donations for a Melvin Jones Fellowship can be donated in Canadian dollars. However, the minimum required donation amount to obtain a Fellowship is US$1,000 or the equivalent in local currency. Be sure to check Lions Clubs International’s official exchange rates, shown on monthly club statements, before donating for a Melvin Jones fellowship.

Yes, a club can use credits obtained from prior MJF-eligible donations to recognize an individual as a Melvin Jones fellow. Authorization from a current club officer is needed to proceed with the request. A current club officer must complete the MJF application and email it to LCIF Donor Services at donorassistance@lionsclubs.org.

There are several recognitions available depending upon the type of donation given and recognitions are typically mailed to the donor. Please contact LCIF Donor Services at 630-203-3836 or by email at donorassistance@lionsclubs.org for additional information on our recognition programs. Additional information can also be found on LCIF’s website at lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission.