Sightlife

Organization Overview

Sightlife is located in Tampa, FL. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sightlife employed 195 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sightlife is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Sightlife generated $7.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.3m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Sightlife has awarded 45 individual grants totaling $666,589. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE SERVE AS A GLOBAL LEADER AND PARTNER TO ELIMINATE CORNEAL BLINDNESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

FOUNDED IN 1969, THE SIGHTLIFE EYE BANK IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECOGNIZED PROGRAM. TO DATE, SIGHTLIFE EYE BANK HAS PROVIDED CORNEAL TISSUE FOR APPROXIMATELY 36,294 SIGHT-RESTORING TRANSPLANTS AND HAS BECOME PROMINENT AS A LEADER AND PARTNER WITHIN THE EYE BANK COMMUNITY. AS ONE OF THE LEADING EYE BANKS IN THE WORLD, IT PROVIDES RECOVERY OF CORNEAL TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANT, DONATION SERVICES, RESEARCH SUPPORT AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS. IT ALSO IS A SIGNIFICANT PROVIDER OF WHOLE EYE GLOBES AND SCLERA FOR RESEARCH INTO EYE DISEASES, WORKING TO MAKE THE ELIMINATION OF TREATABLE CORNEAL BLINDNESS A REALITY.


FOUNDED IN 1969, THE SIGHTLIFE EYE BANK IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECOGNIZED PROGRAM. TO DATE, SIGHTLIFE EYE BANK HAS PROVIDED CORNEAL TISSUE FOR APPROXIMATELY 36,294 SIGHT-RESTORING TRANSPLANTS AND HAS BECOME PROMINENT AS A LEADER AND PARTNER WITHIN THE EYE BANK COMMUNITY. AS ONE OF THE LEADING EYE BANKS IN THE WORLD, IT PROVIDES RECOVERY OF CORNEAL TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANT, DONATION SERVICES, RESEARCH SUPPORT AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS. IT ALSO IS A SIGNIFICANT PROVIDER OF WHOLE EYE GLOBES AND SCLERA FOR RESEARCH INTO EYE DISEASES, WORKING TO MAKE THE ELIMINATION OF TREATABLE CORNEAL BLINDNESS A REALITY.


THE GLOBAL EYE BANK DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE LEVERAGES OUR EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS WORLDWIDE CORNEA BLINDNESS BY PROMOTING THE GROWTH OF PROFESSIONAL EYE BANKS AROUND THE WORLD THAT ARE SCALABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND OF HIGH QUALITY. ESTABLISHED IN 2009, THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDES STRATEGIC, TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EYE BANK PARTNERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.


THE GLOBAL EYE BANK DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE LEVERAGES OUR EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS WORLDWIDE CORNEA BLINDNESS BY PROMOTING THE GROWTH OF PROFESSIONAL EYE BANKS AROUND THE WORLD THAT ARE SCALABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND OF HIGH QUALITY. ESTABLISHED IN 2009, THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDES STRATEGIC, TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EYE BANK PARTNERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.


THE NORTHWEST LIONS FOUNDATION (NLF) IS AN OPERATING UNIT OF SIGHTLIFE. NLF OVERSEES THE LIONS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE LIONS HEALTH SCREENING UNIT, THE LIONS HEARING AID BANK, AND PROJECT SUPPORT & PATIENT CARE GRANTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE NLF PROVIDED MANY OTHERS WITH FINANCIAL ACCESS TO MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND HEARING AIDS. NLF SPONSORS VARIOUS FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMS.


THE NORTHWEST LIONS FOUNDATION (NLF) IS AN OPERATING UNIT OF SIGHTLIFE. NLF OVERSEES THE LIONS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE LIONS HEALTH SCREENING UNIT, THE LIONS HEARING AID BANK, PROJECT SUPPORT & PATIENT CARE GRANTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE NLF PROVIDED MANY OTHERS WITH FINANCIAL ACCESS TO MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND HEARING AIDS. NLF SPONSORS VARIOUS FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Claire Bonilla
CEO Thru 10/21
$255,311
James Mccorkle
COO
$171,335
John Gebhart
Cfo, Treasurer
$203,700
Bill Lundin
Chair & Nwlf Director
$0
Sanjay Chheda
Vice Chair
$0
Sapphira Goradia
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Bloodworks Northwest
Blood Bank
$671,718
Slalom Llc
Consulting
$502,275
Donor Network West (Ctdn)
Organ Procurement Services
$370,438
Lifesource
Organ Procurement Services
$346,839
Eurofins Donor & Product Testing Inc
Blood Testing, Medical Review
$245,911
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,452,561
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$405,450
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$405,450
Total Program Service Revenue$6,781,899
Investment income $23,901
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $86,570
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,533,969

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Sightlife has awarded $21,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VISION FOR INDEPENDENCE CENTER

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT.

$6,500

NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT.

$7,000

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT.

$7,500
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