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EIN 61-0516171

Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Louisville
State
Kentucky
Year formed
1954
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
Description
The Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation provides vision services through education, detection, prevention, treatment and empowerment. The foundation collaborates with partners to enable greater independence and increased quality of life for all Kentuckians. Their programs provide screenings, financial support for vision-related surgeries and other vision-related medical needs, financial support related to the needs of visually impaired individuals, and support for eye exams, eyeglasses, and more. They've helped more than thirteen thousand people in Louisville, KY and surrounding areas.
Related structure
Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation is a subordinate organization under Kleb.
Also known as...
Wenda Owen Ex Dir
Total revenues
$1,342,705
2023
Total expenses
$493,433
2023
Total assets
$6,130,967
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation

Programs provide screenings, financial support for vision-related surgeries and other vision-related medical needs, financial support related to the needs of visually impaired individuals, support for Eye exams, eyeglasses, and more. More than thirteen thousand children and nearly eighteen thousand adults were screened during the 2022-2023 fiscal year through Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation's programs. Additionally, thirty-six visually impaired individuals were provided financial assistance for sight-saving surgeries and thirty-five legally blind individuals received financial support to enhance their quality of life during the fiscal year.

Who funds Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
KlebTo Promote and Facilitate the Mission of the Organization.$244,601
John Holloran TrustAid Needy Blind Persons of$30,912
Louisville Downtown Lions CharitiesGeneral Operations$29,592
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Lindy LamkinExecutive Director$92,406
Dale BarrettTreasurer$0
Mac FergusonPresident$0
Pam ElrodFirst Vice President$0
Guy HollanderPast President$0
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,106,705
Program services$60,845
Investment income and dividends$96,795
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$78,360
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,342,705

Form 990s for Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062022-11-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-08-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,912 from John Holloran Trust
August 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 17, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 16, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40202
Metro area
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
County
Jefferson County, KY
Website URL
kylionseye.org/ 
Phone
(502) 583-0564
IRS details
EIN
61-0516171
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1954
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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