Visual Compassion Inc
- Assets
- $306.4k
- Revenue
- $392.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Spring, TX
- Founding
- 04/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 26-2174933
Organization Overview
Visual Compassion Inc, operating under the name InFOCUS Vision Center, is located in Spring, TX. The organization was established in 2008. 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 12/2020, InFOCUS Vision Center employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. InFOCUS Vision Center 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 12/2020, InFOCUS Vision Center generated $392.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $371.8k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VISUAL COMPASSION PROVIDES FREE AND/OR LOW COST VISION CARE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. AS PART OF THESE SERVICES A JOB TRAINING AND THERAPY PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS COMPLETING REHABILITATION IN ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE HAS BEEN ONGOING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISUAL COMPASSION PROVIDES FREE AND LOW COST VISION CARE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH 2 OPTOMETRIC CLINICS. THE SERVICES INCLUDE VISION SCREENINGS, DIABETIC HEALTH SCREENINGS, GLAUCOMA SCREENINGS, EYE EXAMS, VISUAL PERCEPTION EVALUATIONS TO OFFER 50% + OF OUR SELECTION FOR FREE. THE REMAINING FRAMES START AT $10 - $35. LENSES START AT $10. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE DUE TO OUR DONATIONS AND THE JOB TRAINING COMPONENT OF OUR PROGRAMS LISTED IN 4B. IN 2015, WE REPLICATED OUR PROGRAM IN FOND-DES-NEGRES, HAITI AND WE ARE PLEASE TO SAY THAT IT IS GOING WELL. WE HAVE STOPPED OUR SCREENINGS AND INCREASED OUR CLINIC EXAMS DURING THE COVID-19 PERIOD. WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT REFERRAL VOUCHERS FROM COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR "FREE" AND/OR LOW COST VISION EXAMS. 2702 EYE EXAMS FOR $20 WERE PERFORMED HELPING FAMILIES ACROSS HOUSTON. WE OFTEN HAVE PEOPLE DRIVE 1-2.5 HOURS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER. WE ALSO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE 1000'S OF GLASSES, READERS, STOCK LENSES, AND FRAMES TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY; ESPECIALLY IN HAITI.
VISUAL COMPASSION PROVIDES JOB TRAINING AND WORKING INTERNSHIPS IN VISION CARE INSURANCE OPERATIONS. THIS IS A PIGGY-BACK ON THE MAIN JOB TRAINING PROGRAM.
VISUAL COMPASSION PROVIDES JOB TRAINING AND WORKING INTERNSHIPS IN VISION CARE SALES AND THE PRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY OF EYE GLASSES. THE TRAINING PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING OUT OF REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND INCARCERATION. AS THESE ARE VERY CHALLENGING GROUPS OF PEOPLE WE ARE CONSTANTLY TRYING DIFFERENT TEACHING TECHNIQUES. IN THE PAST WE RAN 20+ IN A CLASS. WE ADJUSTED THE CLASS TIME TO QUICKER; THEN LONGER. WE ADJUSTED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BEFORE WORKING WAS ALLOWED SINCE THEY ALL NEED TO START A RESUME. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE REDUCED OUR TRAINING NUMBERS TO 6 KEY PEOPLE AND ARE GROWING THEIR SKILLS. ONCE READY THEY WILL BE ENCOURAGED AND LATER REQUIRED TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROCESS ALLOWS US TO ALWAYS BE WORKING AND BREATHING LIFE INTO A COUPLE NEW INDIVIDUALS WHILE SERVING THE POOR OF HOUSTON, TX.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Dollak Od CEO | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $135,000 |
Dale Toney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ravindra Kankaria Od Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mary Buchner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Prema Chande Od Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Karl Collins Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $7,239 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,775 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,239 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $180,178 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $162,545 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $392,509 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $135,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $45,811 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,832 |
| Fees for services: Management | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,043 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $89,164 |
| Information technology | $3,469 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,522 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,237 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,393 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $371,814 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,870 |
| 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 | $42,547 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $251,936 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $306,353 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $306,353 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $306,353 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Visual Compassion Inc has recieved totaling $2,058.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Shell Oil Company Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: COMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $2,058 |
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|---|---|---|
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East Texas Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Tyler, TX | $45,131,329 | $9,265,830 |
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Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc Flower Mound, TX | $153,213,107 | $22,979,623 |
South Texas Lighthouse For The Blind Corpus Christi, TX | $31,893,208 | $5,279,988 |
Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc Shreveport, LA | $31,579,658 | $6,008,985 |
Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc Ruston, LA | $4,006,211 | $2,266,620 |
Southern Eye-Bank Metairie, LA | $10,995,375 | $2,880,299 |
Houston Lighthouse Foundation Inc Houston, TX | $45,366,188 | $2,659,206 |
Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation Inc New Orleans, LA | $1,086,777 | $885,979 |