Vision Outreach International Inc is located in St Joseph, MI. The organization was established in 2004. 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 12/2022, Vision Outreach International Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vision Outreach International Inc 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 12/2022, Vision Outreach International Inc generated $333.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $421.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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VISION OUTREACH SENDS SHORT-TERM SURGICAL MISSION TEAMS TO REMOTE PARTS OF THE WORLD PERFORM GLOBAL SIGHT-RESTORATION. THIS ORGANIZATION EQUIPS, ENABLES, AND TRAINS MENTORS IN SIGHT-RESTORING SKILLS AND IN CHRIST-LIKE QUALITIES THROUGH INTERNATIONAL MISSION ENDEAVORS, TRAINING CAMPS & CONFERENCES, DIGITAL RESOURCES, LOCAL SERVICES, AND NETWORKING. IN ORDER TO GIVE HIGH-QUALITY VISION CARE TO THE UNDER-SERVED BLIND AROUND THE WORLD. KEY VERSE: "JESUS HAD COMPASSION ON THEM AND TOUCHED THEIR EYES. IMMEDIATELY THEY RECEIVED THEIR SIGHT AND FOLLOWED HIM. (MATTHEW 20:34)".
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MISSIONS - SURGICAL MISSION TEAMS TRAVEL TO UNDER-SERVED AREAS OF THE WORLD TO PERFORM VARIOUS EYE SURGERIES. TEAMS EVALUATED PATIENTS, REMOVE CATARACTS, AND TRAIN ATTENDEES IN OPHTHALMIC PROCEDURES AND MISSION ADMINSTRATIONS. 1,146 SURGERIES WERE PERFORMED AND 3,037 VISUAL EXAMS WERE ADMINISTERED IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES - THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THESE SERVICES ARE $2,444,440.
TRAINING - MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TRAVEL TO UNDER-SERVED AREAS OF THE WORLD TO PERFORM VARIOUS EYE SURGERIES. OPHTHALMIC PROFESSIONALS EVALUATED PATIENTS, REMOVE CATARACTS, AND TRAINED ATTENDEES IN THE MANUAL SMALL INCISION CATARACT SURGERY (MSICS) PROCEDURE. 218 SURGERIES WERE PERFORMED AND 218 VISUAL EXAMS WERE ADMINISTERED IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THESE SERVICES ARE $385,860.
NETWORKING - OUR DIGITAL NETWORKING INCLUDES SEVERAL WEB PORTALS SUCH AS: (1) GLOBAL SIGHT ALLIANCE (2) YO2GO AND (3) MSIC CLASSROOM. THEIR PURPOSE IS TO CENTRALIZE EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST INTERNATIONAL CATARACT BLINDNESS. THESE RESOURCES INCLUDE:-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (MATCHING EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS WITH GLOBAL NEEDS)-BLOGS AND REPORTS FROM DOCTORS ON THE FRONT LINES-RESOURCES FOR PLANNING AND SUPOPRTING MISSION TRIPS-EDUCATIONAL LIBRARIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Luke Brown President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenneth Lee MD Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Will Powers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Laura Rafferty-Mazzei Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Daniel Van Elk Od Director | Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
Jill Rodila MD Director | Officer | 0.3 | $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 | $311,705 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $311,705 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,500 |
Investment income | $213 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $333,009 |
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. | $73,040 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,755 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $45,325 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,609 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,494 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,510 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,243 |
Information technology | $3,601 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12 |
Travel | $124,259 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,200 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,590 |
Insurance | $829 |
All other expenses | $1,198 |
Total functional expenses | $421,667 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $225,326 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,200 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $152,140 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,073 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $398,739 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,912 |
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 | $13,912 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $384,827 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $398,739 |