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Purpose

Formed in 1985, the Ohio Lions Foundation (OLF) is a 501(c) (3) charitable foundation dedicated to humanitarian and eyesight related charitable activities. Examples include disaster relief grants, a college scholarship program, a low vision reader program, and managing restricted funds set up by Lions Clubs.  Members are selected according to the Foundation’s constitution and governance. 

Foundation Members

Executive Secretary
PDG Dan Lester **

District Trustees
OH1: PDG Sheryl Burnette

OH2: PDG Dan O'Connor

OH3: Lion Jacky Grimm

OH4: PDG Ron Anderson

OH5: PCC John B. Cosgray *

OH6: Lion James Faust

OH7: Lion Fred Boring

At-Large Trustees
PDG Ollie Paxton-Tipple

Trust Advisor - Coffey Fund
PDG Rob Murry

Trust Advisor - Cody & Roberts Funds
Lion John Sweeney

Financial Advisor
Tim McGarvey, CFP

Technical Advisor
Lion Nolan Crabb

* Foundation President
** Foundation Executive Secretary (primary contract)
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Governor Liaison: DG Nina Cleaver

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