Lions Vision Services A South Carolina Charity is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lions Vision Services A South Carolina Charity employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lions Vision Services A South Carolina Charity 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, Lions Vision Services A South Carolina Charity generated $528.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $440.1k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIONS VISION SERVICES EMPOWERS THE UNDER-SERVED BLIND AND VISUALLY- IMPAIRED IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO LIVE SAFE, MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLING LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THESE EXPENSES ARE TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGHT AND / OR HEARING IMPAIRMENT. NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE FIGURES IS ADDITIONAL IN-KIND INCOME AND IN-KIND EXPENSE OF 516,865 PROVIDED TO AND USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR DISCOUNTED SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ashlyn Fitzgerald Exec Vice Pr | Officer | 40 | $68,007 |
Daniel Prohaska President & | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $65,000 |
Jay Odell Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Everette Rhett Hair Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marcus Hunter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Louise Resch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $404,952 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $404,952 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $131,743 |
Investment income | $22,992 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$30,772 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $528,915 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,007 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,310 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $37,860 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,986 |
Office expenses | $3,154 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,511 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,842 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,425 |
Insurance | $3,112 |
All other expenses | $13,711 |
Total functional expenses | $440,078 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,336 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $34,515 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,049 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,238 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,424 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,008 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,289,665 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,582,235 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,529 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $10,165 |
Total liabilities | $28,694 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $558,578 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $994,963 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,582,235 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Lions Vision Services A South Carolina Charity has recieved totaling $59,815.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc N Charleston, SC PURPOSE: HEALTH GRANT | $34,450 |
The Barbara Stone Foundation Greenville, SC PURPOSE: TO ASSIST WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. | $10,000 |
Eastern Carolina Communityfoundation Inc Florence, SC PURPOSE: HELP THE UNDER-SERVED BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN SC | $7,850 |
Frances P Bunnelle Foundation Pawleys Island, SC PURPOSE: HEALTH AND HUMAN NEEDS GRANTS | $7,515 |
Beg. Balance | $847,091 |
Earnings | -$5,196 |
Net Contributions | $25,000 |
Ending Balance | $866,895 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind Inc Snellville, GA | $28,494,094 | $9,142,044 |
Georgia Eye Bank Inc Atlanta, GA | $18,619,601 | $6,754,621 |
Metrolina Association For The Blind Inc Charlotte, NC | $1,978,768 | $3,646,463 |
Meyer Center For Special Children Greenville, SC | $6,846,840 | $4,538,685 |
Southern Council Of Optometrists Atlanta, GA | $3,597,843 | $3,344,047 |
Center For The Visually Impaired Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,998,793 | $1,342,725 |
National Federation Of The Blind Of South Carolina Columbia, SC | $1,828,157 | $2,000,909 |
Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired South Carolina Charleston, SC | $5,764,094 | $1,241,765 |
Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Georgia Inc Smyrna, GA | $323,572 | $879,885 |
N C State Optometric Society Inc Raleigh, NC | $1,793,738 | $986,641 |
National Society To Prevent Blindness Atlanta, GA | $1,162,981 | $911,710 |
Savannah Association For The Blind Inc Savannah, GA | $416,506 | $779,937 |