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)
Governor Liaison: DG Rachelle Powers
Related Items:
- Ohio Lions Foundation (website)

