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EIN 53-0204690

Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
44
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1936
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
Description
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington is dedicated to improving and preserving sight by providing service, education, advocacy, and innovation. The society helps prevent blindness for populations at risk through macular degeneration and low vision education. Professionals lead seminars and support group meetings, while a free monthly newsletter keeps the public informed. Additionally, the society provides low-cost eyeglasses to homeless and low-income persons in the Washington D.C area each year.
Total revenues
$1,854,361
2023
Total expenses
$1,918,698
2023
Total assets
$26,739,305
2023
Num. employees
44
2023

Program areas at Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

Children's vision screening: the Society provides vision screenings to pre-school aged children to detect early stage vision defects.
Macular degeneration and low vision education: the Society works to educate the public regarding eye health through seminars that are led by professionals with expertise in the field. The Society also offers support group meetings and a free monthly newsletter.
Eyeglasses for the needy: the Society provides low cost eyeglasses to homeless and low income persons in the Washington d.c. area each year.

Grants made by Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Georgetown UniversityVision Research Grant - Targeting Lipid Metabolism and Drusen Formation in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Amd).$22,000

Who funds Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Anna P Stewart - Tes TrustGeneral Operating$55,530
Greater Washington Community FoundationGeneral Support$40,000
Greater Washington Community FoundationGeneral Support$40,000
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

NameTitleCompensation
Caren ForstenChief Executive Officer$184,133
Nick FaranoSenior Director , Development and Marketing
Claudia WoodProgram Director
Annette DubsStore Development Manager , Look Again Alexandria
Michel HuebnerStore Development Manager , Look Again Kensington
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$882,630
Program services$86,232
Investment income and dividends$398,405
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$186,065
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$286,687
Net income from fundraising events$-40,178
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$36,609
Miscellaneous revenues$17,911
Total revenues$1,854,361

Form 990s for Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-09990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Greater Washington Community Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $55,530 from Anna P Stewart - Tes Trust
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersHomelessness
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
415 2nd St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
youreyes.org/ 
Phone
(202) 234-1010
IRS details
EIN
53-0204690
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1936
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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