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EIN 47-4657747

Sightsavers

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Boston
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
Description
Sightsavers prevents and cures blindness by working with partners in developing countries to eliminate avoidable blindness. They also promote equality of opportunity for disabled people and support the cause for prevention and cure of blindness worldwide. Sightsavers UK receives support that benefits blind and visually impaired people in developing countries, especially funding for project work undertaken by Sightsavers UK.
Total revenues
$18,837,719
2023
Total expenses
$18,816,180
2023
Total assets
$1,982,556
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Sightsavers

Support for Sightsavers uk, which supports projects benefitting blind and visually impaired people in developing countries, especially fund project work undertaken by Sightsavers uk.

Who funds Sightsavers

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Health$20,234,000
Virgin Unite USATrachoma Prevention$2,870,775
Conrad N. Hilton FoundationTo Support the Tanzania National Trachoma Program To Eliminate the Trichiasis Backlog in Six Districts in Arusha and Manyara Region$1,700,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $27,376,259

Personnel at Sightsavers

NameTitleCompensation
Imran KhanDirector of Program Strategy and Development$177,146
Kenneth MoonTreasurer$0
Mark RamsdenSecretary$0
Simon BushVice - Chair$0
Adrian PoffleyChairman$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Sightsavers

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,817,634
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$20,085
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$18,837,719

Form 990s for Sightsavers

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-22990View PDF
2022-122023-04-14990View PDF
2021-122022-07-13990View PDF
2020-122021-06-09990View PDF
2019-122021-01-28990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $2,870,775 from Virgin Unite USA
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,234,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,079 from Give Lively Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Waking Up Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Boston Pl 2600
Boston, MA 02108
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
sightsavers.org/ 
Phone
(800) 707-9746
IRS details
EIN
47-4657747
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
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
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0240329
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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