Lions Sight Conservation Foundation Inc Of W Va
- Assets
- $657.7k
- Revenue
- $67.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fairmont, WV
- Founding
- 02/1968
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 55-0454224
Organization Overview
Lions Sight Conservation Foundation Inc Of W Va is located in Fairmont, WV. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lions Sight Conservation Foundation Inc Of W VA 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 06/2024, Lions Sight Conservation Foundation Inc Of W VA generated $67.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $63.3k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.0%) per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE SIGHT AND HEARING CONSERVATION SERVICES IN WEST VIRGINIA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SIGHT FOUNDATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN HELPING PROVIDE LOW VISION DEVICES, HAND-HELD MAGNIFIERS, AND SPECIAL LENSES TO THOSE IN NEED. WE ALSO HAVE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH CATARACT SURGERIES AND VISION CORRECTING CORNEAL TRANSPLANT. THE NUMBER OF VISION SCREENINGS HAS DOUBLED, EXPECIALLY SINCE PURCHASING NEW DEVICES. WE BOUGHT 2 MORE SPOT DEVICES FOR THE LAST DISTRICT. CLUBS HAVE BEEN DOING GOOD WORK IN SCREENING CHILDREN. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE NEW DEVICES DONT WORK VERY WELL FOR OLDER ADULTS WHICH CLUBS SERVE AT STATE FAIRS AND OTHER ADULT ATTENDED SCREENINGS. THE BOARD VOTED TO PURCHASE A VISUAL ACUITY DEVICE FOR ONE DISTRICT TO SEE IF IT WOULD SERVE THOSE NEEDS. THE CLUBS IN THAT DISTRICT WERE VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS AND THE SIGHT FOUDNATION PLANS TO PURCHASE ONE FOR EACH OF THE OTHER TWO DISTRICTS. ALL OF THIS HELPING THE VISION OF THE UNDERSERVED AND IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
THE LIONS SIGHT FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES HEARING AIDS FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE. THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE LESS FORTUNATE.
ALL OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kim Ebert Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $2,400 |
John Vash Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tony Vandenberg Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Mason Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Jeff Finch Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lorrie Krautwurst Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $46,277 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $46,277 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $286 |
| 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 | $67,363 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $23,762 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,400 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,208 |
| Information technology | $872 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $1,806 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $63,258 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,971 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $334,886 |
| 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 | $299,842 |
| Total assets | $657,699 |
| 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 | $657,699 |
| 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 | $657,699 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lions Sight Conservation Foundation Inc Of W Va has awarded $111,300 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WVU CDRP PURPOSE: Support Childrens Sight Program | $11,300 |
WVU EYE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Support EYE Foundation | $100,000 |