Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc
- Assets
- $410.1k
- Revenue
- $647.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Creston, IA
- Founding
- 11/1977
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 23-7110254
Organization Overview
Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc is located in Creston, IA. The organization was established in 1977. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2022, Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc generated $647.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $686.9k during the year ending 07/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $136,180. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE AND INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CONTACT LENS SKILLS IN PART BY SUPPORTING STATE ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE ADVACEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL SEMINAR PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS
THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS STATE ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS.
INVESTMENT INCOME USED TO FURTHER FUND PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Duane Thompson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Don Mckim Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wes Garton Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Gamble Accreditation | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Miller Publicity | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Williams Exhibits | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $122,425 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $122,425 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $514,226 |
| Investment income | $12,387 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,235 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $647,803 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $15,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $200,783 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $703 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,725 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $86,948 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $23,802 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $322,020 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,324 |
| Insurance | $6,462 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $686,946 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $170,294 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,625 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $236,154 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $410,073 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $449,218 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$39,145 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $410,073 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc has awarded $19,200 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Topeka, KS PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS | $6,335 |
Jefferson City, MO PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS | $5,982 |
West Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS | $2,717 |
Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS | $2,553 |
Oklahoma City, OK PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS | $1,613 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation Kansas City, MO | $11,391,885 | $10,320,745 |
Beyond Vision Inc Milwaukee, WI | $23,591,708 | $9,394,034 |
National Society To Prevent Blindness Chicago, IL | $17,829,229 | $4,816,823 |
Vision Forward Association Incorporated Milwaukee, WI | $6,770,094 | $2,817,896 |
Center For Sight & Hearing Rockford, IL | $9,055,491 | $458,096 |
Delta Gamma Center For Children With Visual Impairments Saint Louis, MO | $8,354,019 | $2,664,417 |
St Louis Society For The Blind St Louis, MO | $19,259,060 | $3,202,136 |
Horizons For The Blind Inc Crystal Lake, IL | $4,367,983 | $2,299,343 |
Duluth Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Duluth, MN | $1,822,072 | $1,499,575 |
Blindness-Learning In New Dimensions Inc Minneapolis, MN | $1,379,551 | $1,622,923 |
Iowa Optometric Association West Des Moines, IA | $3,760,263 | $1,289,293 |
Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc Madison, WI | $11,120,842 | $1,458,735 |