National Society To Prevent Blindness
- Assets
- $17.8m
- Revenue
- $4.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 113
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 07/1990
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 36-3667121
Organization Overview
National Society To Prevent Blindness, operating under the name Prevent Blindness, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1990. 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 03/2022, Prevent Blindness employed 113 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Prevent Blindness 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 03/2022, Prevent Blindness generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2015, Prevent Blindness has awarded 48 individual grants totaling $1,300,377. 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
WE PREVENT BLINDNESS AND PRESERVE SIGHT ACROSS ALL AGE SPECTRUMS AND MULTIPLE EYE CONDITIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC EDUCATION/AWARENESS - PREVENT BLINDNESS INCREASES AWARENESS AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING CARE OF THEIR EYES THROUGH BROCHURES, FACT SHEETS, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWSLETTERS, MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, SPECIAL EVENTS, MONTHLY OBSERVANCE CALENDAR, OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA. EACH YEAR MILLIONS OF PEOPLE READ, HEAR OR SEE OUR MESSAGES ABOUT EARLY DETECTION OF EYE DISEASE AND PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS THAT CAN CAUSE PERMANENT LOSS OF SIGHT. SOCIAL MEDIAL AND NEWS OUTLET PLACEMENTS IMPRESSIONS TOTALED NEARLY 2 BILLION LAST YEAR.
COMMUNITY SERVICE/PATIENT SUPPORT - PREVENT BLINDNESS ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPROVE HEALTH SYSTEMS NATIONWIDE AND RESOURCES THAT ENSURE EVERYONE HAS AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, AND QUALITY EYE CARE OPTIONS. CURRENT EFFORTS INCLUDE ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED SURVEILLANCE OF VISION PROBLEMS, PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENTION PROGRAMMING, INVESTMENTS IN RESEARCH, ACCESS TO EYE HEALTH CARE, SAFETY IN AND ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS, A STRENGTHENED EYE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE, AND FAIR OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
HEALTH EDUCATION & TRAINING - PREVENT BLINDNESS SERVES AS AN EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ON AREAS RELATED TO EYE HEALTH THROUGH DIRECT VISION PROGRAM REVIEW AND GUIDANCE, AN ANNUAL NATIONAL EYE HEALTH SUMMIT, WEBINARS, ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION, SURVEILLANCE EFFORTS, ONLINE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, RESEARCH GRANTS, AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AWARDS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE TARGETED TOWARDS EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, TEACHERS, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS ALONG WITH OTHERS WORKING IN THE FIELD OF BLINDNESS PREVENTION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey P Todd President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $242,235 |
Karen Hartman VP & CFO | Officer | 40 | $146,680 |
Kira Baldonado VP Public Health & Policy | 40 | $128,332 | |
Charles West Sr Director, Marketing, Commun | 40 | $113,531 | |
Sara Brown Director, Govt Affairs | 40 | $100,175 | |
Sandra S Block Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Nat Inst For Children's Health Qual Vision Screening | 3/30/17 | $112,865 |
Drinker Biddle Reath Llp Gov Affairs Consult | 3/30/17 | $101,570 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $852 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $342,762 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $651,431 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,713,982 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,709,027 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $710,803 |
| Investment income | $313,535 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $17,658 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $29,965 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,816,823 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $127,300 |
| 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. | $447,130 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,325 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,585,613 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $93,782 |
| Other employee benefits | $257,450 |
| Payroll taxes | $151,778 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $486 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $94,216 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $67,614 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $31,855 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $34,809 |
| Fees for services: Other | $510,847 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $65,841 |
| Information technology | $34,668 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $249,610 |
| Travel | $29,344 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $190,139 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,789 |
| Insurance | $33,746 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,164,774 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $850,564 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $268,178 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $614,446 |
| 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 | $187,740 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $76,690 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,627,489 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,204,122 |
| Total assets | $17,829,229 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $197,109 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $219,550 |
| 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 | $398,742 |
| Total liabilities | $815,401 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,326,834 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,686,994 |
| 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 | $17,829,229 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Society To Prevent Blindness has awarded $125,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: Vision Programs | $25,000 |
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: Vision Programs | $25,000 |
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: Vision Programs | $25,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Vision Programs | $25,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: Vision Programs | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that National Society To Prevent Blindness has recieved totaling $29,526.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Virginia W Dunn Tr Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,368 |
Landfall Foundation Inc Wilmington, NC PURPOSE: Charitable Support | $6,000 |
John C Pangborn Tr Uw Item 15 Nect Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL USE AND PURPOSES | $3,158 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,478,217 |
| Earnings | $69,665 |
| Other Expense | $69,665 |
| Ending Balance | $1,478,217 |
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 |
Kleb Inc Louisville, KY | $1,708,878 | $3,338,144 |
Vision Forward Association Incorporated Milwaukee, WI | $6,770,094 | $2,817,896 |
League For The Blind And Disabled Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $13,675,160 | $2,904,502 |
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 |
Indiana Optometric Association Inc Carmel, IN | $2,332,452 | $1,838,824 |
Iowa Optometric Association West Des Moines, IA | $3,760,263 | $1,289,293 |