Combat Blindness International Inc
- Assets
- $700.1k
- Revenue
- $815.1k
- Investments
- $13.1k
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 02/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 39-1531546
Organization Overview
Combat Blindness International Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1986. 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, Combat Blindness International Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Combat Blindness 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, Combat Blindness International Inc generated $815.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $780.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO RELIEVING HUMAN SUFFERING BY PREVENTING AND CURING BLINDNESS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE SECTORS OF SOCIETY, THE YOUNG AND THE OLD, IN THE MOST-NEEDY PARTS OF THE WORLD, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CATARACTS - CBI SUPPORTS FREE CATARACT OPERATIONS FOR THE POOR IN INDIA, KENYA, PAKISTAN, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. CBI ALSO PROVIDES EQUIPMENT, MEDICAL CONSUMABLES, AND INTRAOCULAR LENSES (IOLS) FOR FREE EYE OPERATIONS FOR THE POOR IN AREAS OF INDIA.FOR THE CATARACT PROGRAM, COMBAT BLINDNESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (CBI) COLLABORATES WITH HOSPITALS IN INDIA (BHUBANESWAR LV PRASAD EYE HOSPITAL - BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA; SHREE JALARAM EYE HOSPITAL - MEGHRAJ, GUJARAT; TEJAS EYE HOSPITAL - SURAT, GUJARAT; SHROFF'S CHARITY EYE HOSPITAL - RAMPUR, UTTAR PRADESH; USHA KIRAN EYE HOSPITAL - MYSORE; JAYAPRIYA MEDICAL FOUNDATION - HUBLI, KARNATAKA; NAV BHARAT JAGRITI KENDRA - HAZARIBAG, JHARKHAND), PAKISTAN (THE LAYTON RAHMUTULLA BENEVOLANT TRUST), AND AFRICA (LIONS SIGHTFIRST EYE HOSPITAL - NAIROBI, KENYA) TO PROVIDE FREE CATARACT OPERATIONS FOR THE POOR. CBI COLLABORATES IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF OPTHALMOLOGY AND VISUAL SCIENCES TO PROVIDE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LEVEL OF EYE CARE FOR THE UNDERINSURED AND UNINSURED RESIDENTS OF DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN. IN ADDITION, CBI COLLABORATES WITH HOSPITALS IN INDIA (DR. SHROFF'S CHARITY EYE HOSPITAL - DELHI, SHREE JALARAM EYE HOSPITAL - INDIA; TEJAS EYE HOSPITAL- INDIA) TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT, MEDICAL CONSUMABLES, AND INTRAOCULAR LENSES (IOLS) FOR FREE EYE OPERATIONS FOR THE POOR.DURING 2022, CBI SUPPORTED OVER 500,000 ADULT VISION SCREENINGS AND 16,000 CATARACT SURGERIES.
EYE CARE PERSONNEL TRAINING - CBI SUPPORTS THE TRAINING OF DOCTORS, NURSES, AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL TO INCREASE EYE CARE CAPACITY.FOR EYE CARE PERSONNEL TRAINING, CBI COLLABORATES WITH A HOSPITAL IN INDIA (DR. SHROFF'S CHARITY EYE HOSPITAL - DELHI) TO PROVIDE STIPENDS AND SALARY FOR OPHTHALMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL. DURING 2022, CBI SUPPORTED THE TRAINING OF OVER 450 PARAMEDICAL PERSONNEL THROUGH THE COP PROGRAM AND OVER 50 VISION SCREENERS THROUGH THE AADYA INITIATIVE.
PEDIATRIC EYE CARE - CBI SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN INDIA, PARAGUAY, AND GAMBIA TO SCREEN CHILDREN AND PROVIDE FREE PEDIATRIC EYE SURGERIES AND GLASSES FREE OF COST. IN ADDITION, CBI FUNDS A SCHOOL SCREENING PROGRAM IN MADISON, WISCONSIN FOR ALL 4K AND 5K STUDENTS.FOR THE PEDIATRIC PROGRAM, CBI COLLABORATES WITH HOSPITALS IN INDIA (SHREE JALARAM EYE HOSPITAL - MEGHRAJ, AND TEJAS EYE HOSPITAL - SURAT IN GUJARAT, INDIA; USHA KIRAN EYE HOSPITAL - MYSORE, INDIA) AND PARAGUAY (FUNDACION VISION) TO ORGANIZE AND FUND PROGRAMS TO SCREEN CHILDREN FOR GLASSES, OPD, AND OPHTHALMIC SURGERY FOR THE POOR ALL FREE OF COST. IN ADDITION, CBI COLLABORATES WITH THE MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IN MADISON, WISCONSIN, TO ORGANIZE AND FUND SCHOOL SCREENING FOR ALL 4K AND 5K STUDENTS. DURING 2022, CBI SUPPORTED OVER 36,000 PEDIATRIC EYE SCREENINGS, 67 EYE SURGERIES, AND 1,500 GLASSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Suresh Chandra MD Founder/chief Visionary Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gordon Derzon Mha Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Holm MD Vice Chairman/chief Medical Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Thompson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sean Lynch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anant Baliga Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $76,774 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $542,673 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $180,675 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $619,447 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,724 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $199,626 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$18,660 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $815,137 |
| 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 | $529,288 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,978 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,233 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $41,933 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,209 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,421 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,168 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,025 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,824 |
| Office expenses | $35,213 |
| Information technology | $18,884 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,802 |
| Travel | $1,732 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,095 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,716 |
| All other expenses | $4,120 |
| Total functional expenses | $780,664 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,582 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,109 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,000 |
| 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 | $4,473 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $551,875 |
| Investments—other securities | $13,147 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $18,919 |
| Total assets | $700,105 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,933 |
| Grants payable | $27,974 |
| 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 | $32,907 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $238,401 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $428,797 |
| 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 | $700,105 |