LIONS OF ARKANSAS
FOUNDATION, INC.
Mission
To support the efforts of Lions Clubs in Arkansas serving their local communities as they carry out important humanitarian service projects and to provide support and funding for Lions Club’s projects.
Website: loafinc.com
The Lions of Arkansas Foundation, Inc, was formed in May 1999 by the Lions of Arkansas. A gift to the Lions of Arkansas from the estate on an individual from Hot Spring Village provided the initial funding for the foundation.
At the state convention in 1999 the Lions of Arkansas voted to make the interest only available for grants. The trustees subsequently voted to allow a maximum grant available. Grants are available to clubs up to $1,000.00.
Projects may cover a broad range of humanitarian needs; to qualify for funding a project must meet the criteria established by the board of trustees. Matching funds are recommended but not required.
All Arkansas Lions & Lioness are members of the Foundation. LOAF is managed by a board of Trustees composed of twelve Arkansas Lions members – three from each sub-district. Each sub-district is divided into two regions with a Trustee from each region and each sub-district will have an at large Trustee. Each trustee is elected by the Lions of their sub-district. The Board oversees and manages the property and activities of the Foundation. The trustees meet four times each year to review grant applications and conduct other business.