Better Business Bureau Report for
Lions of Illinois Foundation

Better Business Bureau Report issued October 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires October 2013


Does not meet one or more standards
This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Lions of Illinois Foundation
Address: 2814 DeKalb Ave
  Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815-756-5633
Web Address: www.lionsofillinoisfoundation.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1974, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: 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.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Lions of Illinois Foundation does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 16: Annual Report - Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.

Lions of Illinois Foundation does not meet this standard because:

  • The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in the past year.

Standard 17: Web Site Disclosures - Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

Lions of Illinois Foundation does not meet this Standard because the organization's website, www.lionsofillinoisfoundation.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:

  • A roster of the board of directors.
  • Total income.
  • Total program expenses.
  • Total fund raising expenses.
  • Total administrative expenses.
  • End of year net assets.
  • The organization’s mailing address.
  • Electronic access to the organization’s most recent IRS Form 990.
In addition, the BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois requested but did not receive complete information on the organization’s governance and oversight, effectiveness measures, solicitation materials, donor privacy, and fundraising disclosures and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following 9Standards for Charity Accountability: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 18, and 19.
Lions of Illinois Foundation meets the remaining 8 Standards for Charity Accountability. Please note that as of the date of this report 1 out of the 20Standards for Charity Accountability are not currently effective. As a result, this standard has not been applied to this evaluation.
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Programs

               

•To provide quality programs and services for the conservation of sight and hearing for the citizens of Illinois •To provide assistance for the unmet medical needs associated with sight and hearing. •To provide assistance for activities and services for those suffering disabilities.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Lions of Illinois Foundation's program expenses were:

  
Program Services 1,008,005
Total Program Expenses: $1,008,005
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Governance

               

Chief Executive :
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board:
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:

Board Size:

Paid Staff Size:

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:


Fund raising costs were 22% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $641,240, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Lions of Illinois Foundation's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Fundraising, net expenses of $127,467 479,878
Lions club contributions 456,112
Contributions from Lions of Illinois endowment fund 139,500
Investment Income 78,268
other contributions 45,628
Sales of merchendise 30,134
Total Income $1,229,520


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 68%  Fund Raising: 10%  Administrative: 6%  Other Expenses: 16%

Total income   $1,229,520
  Program expenses $1,008,005
  Fund raising expenses 140,769
  Administrative expenses 86,458
  Other Expenses 236,090
Total expenses   $1,471,322
Expenses in Excess of Income   (241,802)
Beginning net assets   2,083,962
Ending net assets   1,842,160
Total liabilities   119,190
Total assets   $1,961,350


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