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EIN 41-6026488

Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Saint Paul
State
Minnesota
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
Description
To improve Vision by providing fiscal oversight and operating funds for the mn Lions eye bank, by raising funds for the university of Minnesota department of ophthalmology priorities, and by education the public about eye donations.
Also known as...
Minnesota Lions Eye Bank; C-O Wallace Lymburn
Total revenues
$7,123,575
2023
Total expenses
$6,803,396
2023
Total assets
$7,478,270
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

The Foundation provides funds for the university of Minnesota department of ophthalmology & visual neurosciences to support the operations of an eye bank, and for the purchase of research equipment.
Recognize donors of money and eye tissue to the organization, and to raise awareness of the eye bank to the public.

Grants made by Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF)To Support the Operations of An Eye Bank, and for the Purchase of Research Equipment.$125,000
Minnesota Lions Eyeglass Recycling ThompsonTo Support the Operations of the Recycling Center.$7,000

Who funds Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lions Clubs - 2814 RamseyAsst To Blind and Visually Impaired$5,000
The Zabrowski Family FoundationGeneral Contribution$1,500
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$163

Personnel at Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Rob HedChair$0
Jeff FenskeLegal Consultant$0
Jack KrageVice Chair$0
Nancy MathwigSecretary$0
Mary McNellisTreasurer$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$342,906
Program services$6,791,899
Investment income and dividends$2,747
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-13,977
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,123,575

Form 990s for Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-06990View PDF
2022-062023-01-27990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-06-04990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Lions Clubs - 2814 Ramsey
June 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1000 Westgate Dr 260
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Ramsey County, MN
Website URL
mnlionsvisionfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(763) 754-8921
IRS details
EIN
41-6026488
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
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
Independent
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