Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation
- Assets
- $13.0m
- Revenue
- $11.2m
- Investments
- $1.1m
- Employees
- 104
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 03/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 43-1036995
Organization Overview
Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation, operating under the name Saving Sight, is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2023, Saving Sight employed 104 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Saving Sight 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 06/2023, Saving Sight generated $11.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO CHANGING LIVES BY SAVING SIGHT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EYE BANK OPERATIONS - THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS EYE BANK OPERATIONS IN MISSOURI, KANSAS AND ILLINOIS TO RETRIEVE, PROCESS AND DISTRIBUTE THE HIGHEST QUALITY DONOR EYE TISSUE TO CORNEAL SURGEONS AND THEIR PATIENTS. PART OF ITS EYE BANK OPERATIONS INCLUDES ITS DONOR SERVICES CENTER WHICH IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING THE QUALITY AND CARE NEEDED TO HELP EYE AND TISSUE BANKS FACILITATE EACH DONOR'S GIFT BY SPEAKING WITH MEDICAL FACILITIES AND APPROACHING DONOR FAMILIES FOR CONSENT.
SUPPORT OF OCULAR RESEARCH AND OUTREACH - THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EYE TISSUE TO RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT WORK TO DETERMINE THE CAUSES OF EYE DISEASE AND TO FIND CURES FOR THESE DEBILITATING CONDITIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANT OPPORTUNITIES TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PERFORM OCULAR RESEARCH OR OUTREACH REGARDING OCULAR DISEASES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Mills Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Scott Sattler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
George Winkeler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Larry Boettcher President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amy Leslie Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Al Dohmen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Blueriver Technology Consulting It Services | 6/29/19 | $157,679 |
Rollins Tiffany Llc Rents | 6/29/19 | $118,179 |
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 | $33,012 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,012 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,962,087 |
| Investment income | $109,833 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $101,900 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$39,066 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,243,791 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $80,400 |
| 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. | $610,172 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,526 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,695,259 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $384,744 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $363,957 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,109 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,326,726 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,102 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $449,573 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $226,215 |
| Travel | $227,816 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $46,992 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $283,363 |
| Insurance | $170,252 |
| All other expenses | $68,095 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,616,850 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $214,147 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $804,359 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,925,260 |
| 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 | $169,736 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,552,337 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,726,965 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,103,779 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $62,307 |
| Other assets | $394,428 |
| Total assets | $12,953,318 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,004,236 |
| 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 | $967,484 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $373,855 |
| Total liabilities | $2,345,575 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,607,743 |
| 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 | $12,953,318 |