The Ear of the Lion Foundation of California & NEVADA is legally registered as Ear of the Lion Foundation of California & Nevada Inc.  is a non-profit, 501© 3 public benefit corporation.  Formed it in 1982 by Northern California Lions Clubs.  It is a MD-4 sanctioned Lions program.  It has now expanded to clubs throughout California and Nevada.  Clubs from all parts of California and Nevada are supporting it and referring patients to be assisted.  The Lions realized that many who are hearing-impaired do not have the means to improve their hearing.  The Foundation has a hearing aid bank and supports patients who need hearing aids.  To date, thousands of patients have received care, through our efforts that otherwise would not have been available to them.  The Foundation's funding comes from Lions and Lions Clubs who understands and believes in our program.  They also receive donations, both large and small from individuals who believe in our program.  They have a trust fund where they deposit income from $250 Tosch Fellowships, $500 Life memberships, and $1000 Alexander Graham Bell Fellowships.  Only the earnings from the trust account are used for operating the patient care program.

Annual Household income must be less than the following: Family of 1, $22,540; Family of 2, $30,485; Family of 3, $38,430; Family of 4, 46,375; Family of 5, $54,300, and going up in increments of approximately $8,500 per additional dependent. If annual income is more than the amount previously listed, the foundation may provide assistance depending on circumstances. Potential clients over the limit are asked to include a hardship letter, which is then reviewed by the Board of Directors.
The client must also be a U.S. citizen or legally reside in the U.S.

Websites:

• Main website - https://earofthelion.org/
• Hearing aids info - https://earofthelion.org/services