Optometry Giving Sight
Optometry Giving Sight
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About this organization
Mission
Optometry Giving Sight is the only global fundraising initiative that specifically targets the prevention of blindness and impaired vision due to uncorrected refractive error – simply the need for an eye exam and a pair of glasses. More than 600 million people around the world are blind or vision impaired because they do not have access to the eye examination and glasses they need. Your donations allow Optometry Giving Sight to fund the solution by supporting programs that: Train – local eye care professionals and; Establish – vision centres for sustainability to; Deliver – eye care and low cost glasses.
About
Philanthropy - The philanthropy program grants cash awards to organizations for use in projects to increase the availability and effectiveness of eye and vision care programs in underserved communities globally and in the USA.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Optometry giving sight targets the prevention of blindness & impaired vision due to uncorrected refractive error through education, training, service delivery and advocacy.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Optometry giving sight targets the prevention of blindness & impaired vision due to uncorrected refractive error through education, training, service delivery and advocacy. the organization was established in 2003 as a means for mobilizing support from the global eye care profession and industry to help eliminate the backlog of people who are needlessly blind or vision impaired, currently estimated at more than 600 million worldwide.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as CO.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 1019 8TH STREET SUITE 104, GOLDEN, CO, 80401.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 7.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $866,931.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is not determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by a neutral source.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2003.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $439,032 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $122,028 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.