Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metropolitan Washington Inc

Organization Overview

Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metropolitan Washington Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1947. 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 06/2022, Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metropolitan Washington Inc employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metropolitan Washington 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 06/2022, Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metropolitan Washington Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.7% 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, Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metropolitan Washington Inc has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $752,535. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO HELP PREVENT BLINDNESS FOR POPULATIONS AT RISK

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CHILDREN'S VISION SCREENING: THE SOCIETY PROVIDES VISION SCREENINGS TO PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN TO DETECT EARLY STAGE VISION DEFECTS.


EYEGLASSES FOR THE NEEDY: THE SOCIETY PROVIDES LOW COST EYEGLASSES TO HOMELESS AND LOW INCOME PERSONS IN THE WASHINGTON D.C. AREA EACH YEAR.


MACULAR DEGENERATION AND LOW VISION EDUCATION: THE SOCIETY WORKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING EYE HEALTH THROUGH SEMINARS THAT ARE LED BY PROFESSIONALS WITH EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD. THE SOCIETY ALSO OFFERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS AND A FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$36,421
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$318,023
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$354,444
Total Program Service Revenue$54,075
Investment income $402,724
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $185,402
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $498,308
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$24,930
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$64,730
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,408,594

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metropolitan Washington Inc has awarded $111,286 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LOW VISION SERVICES PLC

PURPOSE: COLLECTIVE HONORIA FOR OUTREACH ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS

$66,286

THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL EYE CENTER

PURPOSE: MULTI-MODAL IMAGING CHARACTERISTICS OF PCR-PROVEN INFECTIOUS RETINITIS RESEARCH

$25,000

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: VISION RESEARCH GRANT - TARGETING LIPID METABOLISM AND DRUSEN FORMATION IN AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD).

$20,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
National Federation Of The Blind Inc
Baltimore, MD
$19,374,697
University Of Maryland Eye Association Pa
Baltimore, MD
$17,303,114
Lions Medical Eye Bank And Research Center Of Eastern Virginia Inc
Norfolk, VA
$2,590,453
American Council Of The Blind Inc
Alexandria, VA
$2,592,235
Conexus
Richmond, VA
$2,612,487
Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metropolitan Washington Inc
Washington, DC
$1,408,594
Washington National Eye Center Inc
Washington, DC
$1,644,834
Contact Lens Institute
Washington, DC
$731,084
Needles Eye Ministries Inc
Richmond, VA
$1,136,103
Maryland Society For Sight Inc C/O Joanne Waeltermann
Glyndon, MD
$246,504
Virginia Eye Foundation
Norfolk, VA
$498,125
Aid Association For The Blind Of The District Of Columbia
Washington, DC
$309,148
Sixteen Hundred Eye Street Corp
Washington, DC
$480,093
Maryland Optometric Association Inc
Stevenson, MD
$410,707
National Assoc Of State Directors Of Pupil Transportation Services
Arlington, VA
$320,667
Henry & Annie Hurt Home For The Blind
Washington, DC
$563,305
Virginia Beach Vision Inc
Virginia Beach, VA
$220,486
Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foundation
Falls Church, VA
$92,705
National Federation Of The Blind Of Maryland Inc
Baltimore, MD
$0
National Federation Of The Blind Service Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
$0
Virginia Association Of Workers For The Blind
Burkeville, VA
$55,723
Associaton Of United States Night Vision Manufacturers
Roanoke, VA
$0
Ronald G Michels Fellowship Foundation Inc
Riderwood, MD
$148,328
Sight Conservation Committee Of Danville -Host - Lions Club
Danville, VA
$49,163
Pathway Visions Inc
Fairfax, VA
$43,147

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