Denver Lions Foundation report

 
Foundation Review – September 2025
This year, I have the honor of serving as President of the Denver Lions Foundation, following David Lambert, who did an outstanding job guiding us forward. A special thanks also goes to Jim Hannifin, whose tireless work helped restore strength and stability to our Foundation.
 
I’m equally grateful to our Trustees for their dedication and leadership:
  • Sally Hooks, Secretary, Shyam Rangole, Treasurer
  • Dotti Lynn, Norma Aguilar-Dave, Ben Brown, Andrew Neal, Adam Kerhli, Dan Kiel
  • And our Immediate Past President, David Lambert
Together, they have helped place our Foundation on a firm footing for the future.
 
Today, our endowment and operating accounts total just over $3 million, up from $2.8 million last year, thanks to sound investments. Those funds allow us to make a lasting difference in four core areas: Sight, Hearing, Youth Services, and Social Services.
Recent highlights include:
  • A $10,000 grant to the Lions Club in Kerrville, TX, supporting flood recovery efforts.
  • Funding for additional sight-saving surgeries, in partnership with RMLEB.
  • A $40,000 contribution to Savio House to build a new playground for children.
  • $3,400 contribution to Mile High Early Learning for a project to take kids to the Zoo
  • $671 requested by Lion John Love to Co Legal Services to avoid an eviction
Looking ahead, my goals as President are twofold:
  1. Communicate more regularly with you, the club, so you see the impact of our Foundation’s work month by month.
  2. Grow donations, both within and outside our club, to restore the strong giving tradition that has fueled our mission for decades. Every gift, large or small, helps us change lives.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community.
Yours in Lionsism
Steven A. Krebsbach
President, Denver Lions Foundation
 
 
How to donate - go to Coloradogives.org, search for Denver Lions Foundation is the preferred method.  Or go to https://www.denverlions.org/page/denver-lions-foundation-donation-1.