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Year, State Incorporated
1908, IL
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Also Known As
National Society to Prevent Blindness
Prevent Blindness America
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Affiliates
Prevent Blindness Georgia
Prevent Blindness Iowa
Prevent Blindness North Carolina
Prevent Blindness Ohio
Prevent Blindness Texas
Prevent Blindness Wisconsin
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Stated Purpose
"to prevent blindness and preserve sight."
Prevent Blindness works to improve the nation's vision and eye health by educating the American public on the importance of taking care of their eyes and vision, by promoting advances in public health systems of care that support eye health needs, and by advocating for public policy that emphasizes early detection and access to appropriate eye care. In 2020, the organization reports that its affiliates and partners served more than 1.3 million adults and children with screenings, providing referrals to those in need of professional eye care. In addition, the organization states that it partnered with organizations to distribute 15,149 vouchers to low income families in need of eye exams and glasses.
For the year ended March 31, 2020, Prevent Blindness's program expenses were:
Public health education |
$1,202,891 |
Community services |
$837,960 |
Professional education and training |
$769,129 |
Research |
$278,808 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$3,088,788 |
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Chief Executive
Jeffrey P. Todd, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$254,551
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Chair of the Board
M. Murphy DNP
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Professor, School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch
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Board Size
28
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Paid Staff Size
108
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,959,646, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Prevent Blindness's audited financial statements - combined for the year ended March 31, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions and government grants |
$1,942,045 |
Special events, net |
$971,404 |
Contributions from affiliates |
$501,677 |
Legacies and income from trusts, held by others |
$472,078 |
Fees and grants from governmental agencies |
$464,329 |
Miscellaneous |
$202,485 |
Investment income, net |
$165,531 |
Program service revenue |
$45,566 |
Received indirectly - combined service campaigns |
$778 |
Realized and unrealized losses on investments, net |
($1,090,417) |
Total Income |
$2,785,266 |
- Programs: 76%
- Administrative: 17%
- Fundraising: 7%
Total Income |
$2,785,266 |
Program expenses |
$3,088,788 |
Fundraising expenses |
$325,315 |
Administrative expenses |
$665,037 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$4,079,140 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-1,293,874 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$13,463,501 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-678,266 |
Ending Net Assets |
$11,491,361 |
Total Liabilities |
$844,158 |
Total Assets |
$12,335,519 |
Note: In the above financial section ‘other changes in net assets’ refers to a change in market value of beneficial interest in trusts (-$678,266).