Ohio Lions Foundation

“The voting members of the organization are the members of the board of trustees (the governing body). Non-voting members are all members in good standing of all lions clubs associated with multiple district 13, ohio lions inc.”

“The board of trustees (the governing body) consists of: (a) seven (7) elected sub-district trustees who are elected by the membership of their respective sub-districts of ohio lions multiple district 13. (b) one (1) trustee-at-large appointed by the council of governors of multiple district 13 - ohio lions inc. (c) not more than five (5) nor less than two (2) appointed trustees who are appointed by the board of trustees. The board of trustees may also elect trustees emeritus and trust advisors to serve as non-voting members of the board of trustees.”

“No review will be conducted by the board of trustees. The executive sectretary will review the 990 prior to filing.”

“Governing documents will not be made available to the public.”

“The charitable, religious, scientific or educational uses and purposes for which the organization is formed shall be those which will assist, encourage, and promote the wellbeing of mankind as now or hereafter constituted, regardless of race, color or creed, and without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, but rather in illustration and explanation thereof, for the following uses and purposes, among others: (a) for assisting public, charitable, benevolent or educational institutions, whether supported wholly or in part by private endowment or donations or by public taxation; (b) for promoting scientific research for the advancement of human knowledge and the alleviation of human suffering and more specifically research, alleviation and treatment in the areas of vision problems, diabetes, hearing and speech defects, drug programs and other programs for the handicapped; (c) for providing scholarships or otherwise assisting worthy young men or women of slender means in obtaining an education; (d) for providing funds for the construction and operation of a research hospital, clinic or similar facility; (e) for providing support to other charitable organizations; (f) for providing individual eye care to the indigent and needy; (g) for providing assistance to state and local governments or subdivisions thereof which shall be for the benefit of parks and recreational areas, etc.; (h) for providing individuals speech and hearing care to the indigent and needy; and (i) for providing assistance to victims of floods, storms, tornados and other natural disasters and emergencies.”