Major Gift Giving

Private donations from individuals, groups, corporations or foundations are greatly appreciated and a valued source of funds for the Wisconsin Lions Foundation.   Prospective donors may choose to consider one of two approaches to support:

• A specific project, program or general contribution that may be utilized at the discretion of the Board of Directors, or

• The permanent, donor-directed WLF Lions Pride Endowment Fund which contributes interest income annually for current operations while accumulating the balance in perpetuity to help preserve our legacy of service. 

In the last decade, WLF expenses have risen dramatically.  Generous Club donations have been the historic backbone of financial support for the free services WLF provides for all shared statewide Lions Club community projects.  But they are not keeping pace and now account for less than half of annual operating expenses. Inflation and other costs defy control efforts and continue to escalate. 

The solution depends on private donations.

Outright Gifts

Outright gifts of cash, securities, property, corporate matches and gift planning options including Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts. You may realize predictable, increased income from property and/or arrange for management of assets while reducing or eliminating income, estate and gift taxes.

Deferred Gifts

Deferred gifts represent other possibilities.  Simple bequests in your will, or trust designations may offer estate tax advantages. They can be funded with cash, life insurance, a bank or retirement account, securities, real estate, or other personal property. They can be for a specific amount, a specific asset, a percentage or all or a portion of your estate residue.

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