Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Description of Organization Mission | To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services | (Expenses $ 32,210,921 including grants of $ 1,752,720)(Revenue $ 65,164,767) COMMITTEES - ASSIST THE ASSOCIATION IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION AND PURPOSE. COMMUNICATIONS - COMMUNICATE INFORMATION REGARDING LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL TO THE COMMUNITY AND MEDIA. MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP SERVICES - DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAINING AT THE CLUB, DISTRICT AND MULTIPLE DISTRICT LEVEL. PUBLIC RELATIONS - DEVELOP AND PROVIDE MATERIALS TO ASSIST CLUBS IN THEIR PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES. CLUB SUPPLIES - PROVIDE CLUB SUPPLIES TO ITS MEMBERS. SERVICE ACTIVITIES - PROMOTE AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT LIONS' EXEMPT PURPOSE. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY MAIL SERVICES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTS. INTERNATIONAL OFFICES - SERVICE CLUB MEMBERS WORLDWIDE WITH LOCATIONS IN: INDIA, THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND JAPAN. |
| Form 990, Part V, Line 2a Number of employees - Form W3 | THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS (EIN: 36-1263962), A RELATED ORGANIZATION, IS THE COMMON PAYMASTER FOR LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION; THEREFORE, ALL APPLICABLE IRS TAX COMPLIANCE FILINGS RELATING TO BOTH OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EMPLOYEES ARE REPORTED BY THE ASSOCIATION. THE FOUNDATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 54 EMPLOYEES. THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS, THE COMMON PAYING AGENT, REPORTED 256 EMPLOYEES ON FORM W-3 FOR 2014 |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | The members of the Association consist of Lions Clubs, duly organized and chartered under the provisions of the International Constitution. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | Each Lions Club in good standing is entitled to delegate Representation based on its membership. The number of delegates assigned is outlined in the International Constitution. Each certified delegate present shall be entitled to cast one vote for his/her choice of each elected office position to be filled and one vote for his/her choice on each question submitted to the convention. This process is detailed in our Constitution. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | Amendments to the constitution or bylaws are subject to approval by the members as stated in our International Constitution. Delegate voting privileges described above. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | The Treasurer and Manager of Financial Reporting and Compliance are responsible for the timely preparation of Form 990. The completed Form 990 is provided to the Finance and Headquarters Operation Committee of the Board of Directors. All questions and concerns are addressed by staff of Lions Clubs International prior to filing Form 990. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | By Board Policy, each member of the Board of Directors, including appointees, key management personnel, and employees in sensitive positions are required to submit an annual statement acknowledging the Conflict of Interest policy and their individual compliance. The annual statement is submitted to the FInance and Headquarters Operation Committee for review. Procedures 1. In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, the Interested person (an individual that has a direct or indirect financial interest) must disclose the existence of his/her financial interest and must be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with board-delegated powers considering the proposed Transaction or Arrangement. 2. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. 3. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably attainable under circumstances that would not give rise to a conflict of interest, the board or committee shall Determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors WHEther the transaction or arrangement is in the Association's best interest and for its own benefit and whether the transaction is fair and reasonable to the association and shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement in Conformity with such determination. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | Salary surveys are conducted annually to assure the salary ranges and salary increase figures used by the Association are comparable to salaries paid by the existing labor market. - A performance review of the administrative officers is conducted annually by the Executive Committee. - Salary increases and/or bonuses for administrative officers are determined individually by the Executive Committee. - The Salary Review Process Is Contemporaneously Documented. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | The most recent version of the International Association of Lions Clubs Constitution and By-Laws, Board Policy Manual (including Conflict of Interest Policy, Ethical Conduct Code and Fraud). The Audit Financial Statements are available for the same period of disclosure as set forth in Section 6104(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. All documents may be found by using the search engine on the website at www.lionsclubs.org. |
| Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue | - Total Revenue: 55346, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 55346; |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | PENSION BENEFIT CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COSTS - -7861957; |
| Software ID: | 14000329 |
| Software Version: | 2014v1.0 |