Operation Sight
- Assets
- $120.3k
- Revenue
- $117.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Mt Pleasant, SC
- Founding
- 07/2012
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 45-3449443
Organization Overview
Operation Sight is located in Mt Pleasant, SC. The organization was established in 2012. 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, Operation Sight employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation 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, Operation Sight generated $117.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $258.7k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
TO RESTORE THE VISION AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF QUALIFIED, UNINSURED SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION SIGHT'S GOAL IS TO AID LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED PERSONS WITH OPERABLE CATARACTS BY ELIMINATING THE DISPARITY THAT COMES WHEN PREVENTABLE BLINDNESS IS A PRODUCT OF POVERTY. RESTORING A PARTICIPANTS VISION AND ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE WILL HAVE A DIRECT COMMUNITY IMPACT, AS CATARACT PATIENTS CAN RETURN TO THE WORKFORCE, INCREASE TAX REVENUE, DECREASE THEIR NEED FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND PROVIDE STABILIZATION OF THEIR FAMILY STRUCTURES. IN ITS FISCAL YEAR 2022, OPERATION SIGHT PERFORMED 62 CATARACT SURGERIES. THANKS TO IN-KIND DONATIONS FROM ALCON, OPERATION SIGHT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED ALL OF THE PHARMACEUTICALS NECESSARY TO PRE- AND POST-OPERATIVE CARE FOR FREE.
IN 2015, OPERATION SIGHT BEGAN PROVIDING FREE SURGERY FOR URGENT, SIGHT THREATENING RETINAL DISORDERS REQUIRING SURGICAL INTERVENTION. IN ITS FISCAL YEAR 2022, OPERATION SIGHT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED 8 RETINAL SURGERIES AND IN ITS MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR 2021, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED 7 RETINA SURGERIES.
OPERATION SIGHT NOT ONLY PARTNERS WITH THE VOLUNTEER OPHTHALMOLOGISTS WHO PROVIDE SURGERY, BUT ALSO WITH VOLUNTEER OPTOMETRISTS AND FREE MEDICAL CLINICS. THESE EYECARE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE FREE EYE EXAMS TO POTENTIAL OPERATION SIGHT PARTICIPANTS AS WELL AS POST-OPERATIVE EXAMS, CARE, AND PRESCRIPTIONS FOR GLASSES. REFERRALS FOR FREE OR LOW-COST PRESCRIPTION GLASSES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OPERATION SIGHT PROGRAM COORDINATOR.IN ITS FISCAL YEAR 2022, OPERATION SIGHT PERFORMED 1 YAG PROCEDURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Taryn Mason Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $94,545 |
Dr Francisco Folgar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Dr Brandon Marshall Board Physic | Trustee | $0 | |
Maribeth Moody Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Christopher Moriarty Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Christopher Nowell Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $105,208 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,641 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $112,208 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,610 |
| 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 | $117,818 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $99,845 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,866 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,025 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,157 |
| Fees for services: Other | $587 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,980 |
| Office expenses | $2,927 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,400 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,450 |
| All other expenses | $4,652 |
| Total functional expenses | $258,657 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,742 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $92,547 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| 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 | $120,289 |
| 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 | $120,289 |
| 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 | $120,289 |