Montana Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation

The formation of the Montana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation was approved by the Directors of Lions International on November 12, 1980 and by the Council of Governors of MD 37 in Medicine Hat, Alberta on June 6, 1981.  The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of the State of Montana on January 26, 1981.  The Foundation was initially administered in conjunction with Montana Low Vision Services, Inc.  In 1985 the Trustees of the Foundation employed an administrator and the Foundation was separated from Montana Low Vision Services.

On April 5, 1989, the Internal Revenue Service granted the Foundation a 501 (c) (3) status for income tax purposes.  Contributors may deduct specific donations, bequests, honorariums and memorials for income tax purposes, as provided in the Internal Revenue Tax Codes.

The Foundation is managed by a Board of Trustees consisting of the immediate past District Governors of Districts 37N and 37S, the districts sight and hearing chairpersons and members-at-large appointed from each district.  The Foundation involves all the Lions, Lioness and Leos Clubs in the State of Montana.

Foundation Administrator - Lion Jessica Fausey