National Society To Prevent Blindness
National Society To Prevent Blindness
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About this organization
Mission
We prevent blindness and preserve sight across all age spectrums and multiple eye conditions. We focus on improving 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.
About
PUBLIC EDUCATION/AWARENESS - Prevent Blindness increases awareness and educates the public on the importance of taking care of their eyes through brochures, fact sheets, public service announcements, newsletters, media campaigns, special events, monthly observance calendar, our website and social media. Each year millions of people read, hear or see our messages about early detection of eye disease and prevention of accidents that can cause permanent loss of sight. We served over 219 million people nationwide.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “We prevent blindness and preserve sight across all age spectrums and multiple eye conditions. we focus on improving the nation's vision and eye health by educating the american public on the importance of taking care of their eyes and (continued on schedule o)”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “We prevent blindness and preserve sight across all age spectrums and multiple eye conditions. (continued on schedule o)”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of IL.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 225 W Wacker Suite 400, CHICAGO, IL, 60606 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 122 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have 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 $2,190,284.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 27 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1908.
- 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 J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $2,302,595 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $369,936 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.