THE VISION OF THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION IS TO CREATE A PERMANENT VEHICLE FOR THE DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS & SERVICES TO THE VISUALLY & HEARING IMPAIRED.

What is the Legacy Club?  The Legacy Club is a way of recognizing individuals who wish to assist in the establishment of a lasting legacy to help children and adults who are visually or hearing impaired. Membership in the Legacy Club is granted to any person (Lion or non-Lion) who demonstrates a commitment to the vision of the Lions of Illinois Foundation by:

·         leaving a bequest of any size (large or small), or

 

·         assigning any part of a pension/retirement fund, IRA, insurance policy, or investment account

 

                      to the Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund or Lions of Illinois Foundation.

How do I become a Legacy Club member?  Name the Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund or Lions of Illinois Foundation as:

 

·         a beneficiary of part of your estate, or

 

·        an assignee of part of your pension/retirement fund, IRA, insurance policy, or investment account.

 

Complete the application below and send it with appropriate documentation (for example, photocopies of beneficiary designation forms) to the address indicated. For more information, contact the Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund at 815-756-5633 or 800-955-5466.

What do I receive as a Legacy Club member?  As a Legacy Club member, you receive a beautiful pin and the satisfaction of knowing that, because of you, future generations of children and adults in Illinois will receive the precious gift of hope.

How are endowment funds used? The Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund is a restricted fund of which the principal remains intact. Only the income from this Fund can be used to support Lions of Illinois Foundation programs and services for the visually and hearing impaired. The Endowment Fund provides contributors with an opportunity to give a gift that keeps on giving.

Are contributions through wills, bequests, and trusts estate tax-deductible?  Yes! Contributions through wills, bequests, and trusts are estate tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

 

 

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Legacy Club Application

 

 

Name (please, print): _______________________________________________________

 

Address: _________________________________________________________________________

 

City: ________________________________________    State: _________    Zip: _______

 

Daytime Phone: ______________________   e-mail: ______________________________

 

If applicable:  District   _______     Club Name ____________________________________

 

Mail to: 

Lions of Illinois ENDOWMENT FUND,

 Attn.: Sherry Radek,

2814 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore IL  60178