World Cataract Foundation

Organization Overview

World Cataract Foundation is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 1982. As of 06/2022, World Cataract Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Cataract Foundation 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, World Cataract Foundation generated $165.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $165.0k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE WORLD CATARACT FOUNDATION PROVIDES HUMANITARIAN SERVICES HELPING THE WORLD TO SEE BY ELIMINATING CATARACT BLINDNESS THROUGH SURGERY, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDE FREE SURGERIES FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS FROM CATARACTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. ONE EXPLORARY TRIP TAKEN IN YEAR ENDING 6/30/22


PROVIDE TRAINING TO OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, NURSES AND TECHNICIANS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THROUGH OUR MEDICAL PERSONNELL EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN MEMPHIS. WORLD CATARACT FOUNDATION ALSO TEACHES AND MENTORS OPHTHALMOLOGISTS AND NURSES DURING OUR MISSION TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lori Hudson
Past Exc Dir
$92,120
Cristy Beech
Executive Di
$9,590
David Cuicchi
Treasurer
$0
Nikki Mcvean
Secretary
$0
Richard Myers
Vice Preside
$0
Gib Wilson
President
$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$107,916
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,673
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$107,916
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $28,283
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $26,946
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,692
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $165,837

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, World Cataract Foundation has awarded $50,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Knoxville, TN

PURPOSE: COMBATTING BLINDNESS

$25,000

Bellevue, WA

PURPOSE: COMBATTING BLINDNESS

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that World Cataract Foundation has recieved totaling $37,629.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
930 Freinds

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: VARIOUS SUPPORT

$25,000
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$12,550
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$79
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