Friends For Sight is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 2002. 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 03/2022, Friends For Sight employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends For 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 03/2022, Friends For Sight generated $607.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $468.9k during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS FOR SIGHT WORKS PASSIONATELY EACH DAY TO SAVE SIGHT AND CHANGE LIVES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING FREE VISION SCREENINGS, WORKING TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY EYE CARE, AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ABOUT EYE SAFETY, THREATS TO VISION, AND AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VISION SCREENING FOR EYE DISEASES AND PROBLEMS WERE PROVIDED FOR 11,593 INDIVIDUALS. ADDITIONALLY, 179 CHILDREN AND ADULTS RECEIVED VOUCHERS FOR EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES AND 239 CHILDREN AND ADULTS RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION GLASSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kate Edwards Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $101,280 |
Robert James Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Gruninger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa May Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bruce Bowen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Cantrell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $545,648 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,050 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $545,648 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $61,679 |
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 | $607,600 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $101,280 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,545 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $192,655 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $38,185 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,994 |
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 | $13,667 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,736 |
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 | $40,728 |
Insurance | $3,220 |
All other expenses | $394 |
Total functional expenses | $468,946 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $565,046 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $18,599 |
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 | $390,182 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,143,544 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,925 |
Total assets | $2,120,296 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16 |
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 | $16 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,120,280 |
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 | $2,120,296 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends For Sight has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Edward L Burton Foundation Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: PRVENTION OF HUMAN DISORDERS | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Foundation For Blind Children Phoenix, AZ | $30,302,492 | $12,774,867 |
Southern Arizona Association For The Visually Impaired Tucson, AZ | $10,878,580 | $6,203,130 |
Eye Care For Kids - Group Return Midvale, UT | $979,739 | $3,803,614 |
Eye Care For Kids Midvale, UT | $6,626,664 | $3,461,621 |
Olson Huntsman Vision Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | $602,010 | $188,543 |
Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Phoenix, AZ | $1,661,480 | $2,113,389 |
United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $1,136,004 | $998,179 |
Envision Sight Inc Boise, ID | $1,682,917 | $1,205,904 |
Arizona Optometric Association Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $1,159,907 | $953,489 |
Colorado Optometric Association Inc Denver, CO | $3,462,917 | $1,110,225 |
Arizona Lions Vision And Hearing Foundation Of Multiple District 21 Phoenix, AZ | $1,650,482 | $555,663 |
Restore Sight International St George, UT | $273,406 | $812,499 |