2025-03-11T07:18:09-05:00 2024-06-30 231386942 CAMPBELL RAPPOLD & YURASITS LLP 1033 S CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN PA 181035443 990 2023-07-01 231352260 SIGHTS FOR HOPE SIGH 6104336018 845 W WYOMING STREET ALLENTOWN PA 18103 DENNIS W ZEHNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CEO 6104336018 2025-02-25 1 0 MELISSA A GRUBE CPA P00102173 6104357489 2025-02-25 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DENNIS W ZEHNER 845 W WYOMING STREET ALLENTOWN PA 18103 1446560 0 X WWW.SIGHTSFORHOPE.ORG X 1950 PA SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS THE SKILLS, SUPPORTS, AND SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SIGHTS FOR HOPE SERVICES IN PENNSYLVANIA'S LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON, AND MONROE COUNTIES TRANSFORM LIVES OF THE PEOPLE IT SERVES BY REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND SUCCESS. THESE SERVICES TEACH ADAPTIVE SKILLS TO ACCOMPLISH DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES; PROVIDE SUPPORTS THAT COUNTER THE EFFECTS OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDICAL CARE AND HEALTHY FOOD; AND ADVANCE SOLUTIONS THAT ENHANCE SIGHT CAPABILITIES. ALMOST 49% OF SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S CLIENTS LIVE BELOW OR NEAR THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. MOST OF ITS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT LITTLE OR NO COST 13 13 36 54 0 0 1241685 764380 344101 408224 -2488 4353 52900 143817 1636198 1320774 0 0 0 0 885237 1007352 0 0 294824 583200 595559 1468437 1602911 167761 -282137 2060468 1865466 92586 134827 1967882 1730639 X PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE AND SUCCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND BLINDNESS. ITS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST AND ARE PROVIDED LARGELY TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LITTLE INCOME AND CHILDREN AGES 0-6. WITH SERVICE CENTERS IN PENNSYLVANIA'S LEHIGH VALLEY AND MONROE COUNTY, 0 0 955396 468636 CLIENT AND PATIENT SERVICES: SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH QUALIFYING VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS INCLUDE GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION PROGRAMS; CASEWORKER SUPPORT; GUIDED TRANSPORT SERVICES THAT INCREASE THEIR ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, FOOD, AND OTHER ESSENTIALS; PEER SUPPORT GROUPS; PERSONAL COUNSELING; SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; PUBLIC SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES; FUNCTIONAL LOW VISION EXAMS BY A PROFESSIONAL OPTOMETRIST; AND INDIVIDUALIZED CONSULTATIONS PERFORMED TO MATCH CLIENTS AND PATIENTS WITH THE ASSISTIVE DEVICES THAT BEST MEET THEIR NEEDS. 96152 PREVENTION SERVICES: SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S SCREENINGS OF CHILDREN, MOST OF WHOM ARE AGES 0-6, ARE HIGHLY ACCURATE IN THE DETERMINATION OF CONDITIONS SUCH AS NEARSIGHTEDNESS, FARSIGHTEDNESS, ASTIGMATISMS, STRABISMUS, AND AMBLYOPIA. SIGHTS FOR HOPE ALSO WORKS WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FREE VISION INSURANCE TO FAMILIES AND EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES ARE LITTLE OR NO COST. SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN, STUDENTS, ADULTS, AND PROFESSIONALS PROMOTE EYE HEALTH, EYE SAFETY, AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND BLINDNESS. OUTCOMES - SOME OF SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S PRIMARY OUTCOMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:97% OF ITS CLIENTS IMPROVED OR MAINTAINED THEIR ABILITY TO PERFORM DAILY ACTIVITIES96% OF ITS CLIENTS ACHIEVED GREATER ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE96% OF ITS CLIENTS ACHIEVED GREATER ACCESS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES94% OF ITS CLIENTS LEARNED HOW TO MAKE BETTER USE OF THEIR EXISTING SIGHT95% OF ITS CLIENTS REPORTED A GREATER ACCEPTANCE OF THEIR VISUAL IMPAIRMENTSPROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:3,306 GUIDED TRANSPORTS PROVIDED TO CLIENTS, A 5% INCREASE OVER THE PRIOR YEAR.12,990 HOURS OF SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS AND PATIENTS. 5,977 CHILDREN AGES 0-6 RECEIVED FREE VISION SCREENINGS - A 28% INCREASE OVER THE PRIOR YEAR AND A CONTINUED PROGRESSION TOWARD PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS. 14% OF CHILDREN AGES 0-6 WHO RECEIVED VISION SCREENINGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE AN UNDETECTED VISUAL IMPAIRMENT OF SOME KIND AND WERE REFERRED FOR SERVICE BY EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS. 1051548 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 36 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X X DENNIS W ZEHNER 6104336018 845 W WYOMING STREET ALLENTOWN PA 18103 KATHLEEN DUELLEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 KATE RAYMOND PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DANIEL LOMBARDO TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DEVIN DARBY SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PAUL MILLER VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GARY DVORSHAK BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 FRED FOLLAND BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARTIN LANG BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 LUCILLE PIGGOT-PRAWL BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 H ROSS RAMALEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL SAVAGE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVEN SAVINO BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DENNIS W ZEHNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CEO 40.00 X 76958 0 9370 76958 0 9370 0 0 0 0 0 56220 350000 358160 2490 764380 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS 634310 366132 366132 PROGRAM FEES 624310 42092 42092 408224 4353 4353 48306 2190 46116 46116 11441 4082 7359 7359 156803 119514 37289 37289 INSURANCE PROCEEDS 900099 53053 53053 53053 1320774 468636 0 87758 76183 4785 54661 16737 769283 604059 35540 129684 93328 48364 20768 24196 68558 48925 8255 11378 22112 22112 67900 67900 57092 44032 13060 33498 33498 84993 70539 8502 5952 43519 43519 7014 5132 1449 433 69522 57703 6952 4867 54219 45002 5422 3795 TELEPHONE/INTERNET/WEBS 55733 28822 3223 23688 POSTAGE AND PRINTING 46838 8393 145 38300 SUPPIES 31436 27650 2227 1559 EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAIN 10566 8769 1057 740 11117 5854 5266 -3 1602911 1051548 256539 294824 424601 174176 60586 120791 16636 31719 9118 1078 1861978 1057331 847160 804647 634965 679859 67402 53196 2060468 1865466 81958 132637 10628 3 2187 92586 134827 X 1328653 1024516 639229 706123 1967882 1730639 2060468 1865466 X -282137 44894 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 406428 657718 498946 533560 414380 2511032 406428 657718 498946 533560 414380 2511032 413496 2097536 18709 29426 24639 -2488 4353 74639 2585671 1992812 0.81120 0.88640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 2813435 190394 315841 350000 15 2969655 2947076 554 266963 400000 1158 2813435 3266843 433158 -390303 360000 2622 2947076 2659028 133293 714175 237500 2153 3266843 2883785 4546 -12349 215000 1954 2659028 0.93500 0.06500 0 1 1 82500 82500 1344090 683216 660874 259567 215581 43986 175821 158534 17287 804647 OUTSIDE PERPETUAL TRUSTS 679859 F 679859 X PART V, LINE 4: SUPPORT THE OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3). THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THAT GUIDANCE, THE ORGANIZATION MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFITS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY-THAN-NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. EXAMPLES OF TAX POSITIONS INCLUDE THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND VARIOUS POSITIONS RELATED TO THE POTENTIAL SOURCES OF UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME (UBIT). THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THERE WERE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IDENTIFIED OR RECORDED AS LIABILITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023. THE ORGANIZATION FILES ITS 990 WITH THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION IS GENERALLY NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR YEARS BEFORE 2021. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SUPPLIES-STORE SALES LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST 48306 48306 2190 48306 48306 2190 2190 46116 PART III, LINE 1 CONTINUATION SIGHTS FOR HOPE CARRIES FORWARD A TRADITION INSPIRED BY HELEN KELLER NEARLY A CENTURY AGO. FOUNDED IN 1928, IT IS THE ONLY PRIVATE VISION SERVICE AGENCY IN ITS SERVICE AREA AND IS A MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND. SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S CALL TO ACTION IS THE FACT THAT PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND BLINDNESS FACE UNACCEPTABLE DISPARITIES WITH RESPECT TO PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE AND WELLBEING. THESE INEQUALITIES ARE MANIFEST PARTICULARLY BY INCREASED CHALLENGES IN ACCOMPLISHING DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES; LIMITED ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, AND OTHER CRITICAL SERVICES; DIFFICULTIES WITH EMOTIONAL HEALTH, INCLUDING DEPRESSION; AND DECREASED POTENTIAL TO LEARN SUCCESSFULLY IN SCHOOL. WHEN SIGHTS FOR HOPE REMOVES KEY BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS, THEN THEY BECOME EMPOWERED TO ACHIEVE A GREATER EQUALITY OF INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEMSELVES. THE THREE PILLARS THAT ARTICULATE SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S WORK AS IDENTIFIED BELOW. 1. SKILLS: SIGHTS FOR HOPE TEACHES PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS THE ADAPTIVE SKILLS TO ACCOMPLISH DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES. 2. SUPPORTS: SIGHTS FOR HOPE PROVIDES SUPPORTS TO PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS THAT COUNTER THE EFFECTS OF THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES AND INCREASE THEIR ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDICAL CARE AND HEALTHY FOOD. 3. SOLUTIONS: SIGHTS FOR HOPE ADVANCES SOLUTIONS TO PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS THAT ENHANCE THEIR SIGHT CAPABILITIES. SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S CLIENTS AND PATIENTS ARE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE ABILITIES TO CONDUCT DAILY ACTIVITIES ARE IMPEDED BY PERMANENT VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS THAT CANNOT BE CORRECTED WITH GLASSES OR EQUIVALENT SOLUTIONS. SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S CLIENT AND PATIENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE WHO RESIDE IN ITS SERVICE AREA AND HAVE A VISUAL ACUITY OF 20/70 OR WORSE IN THEIR STRONGEST EYE WITH BEST CORRECTION; HAVE A VISUAL FIELD OF 20 DEGREES OR WORSE IN THEIR STRONGEST EYE WITH BEST CORRECTION; HAVE A VISUAL FUNCTION THAT IS EQUIVALENT TO AN ACUITY OF 20/70 OR WORSE IN THEIR STRONGEST EYE WITH BEST CORRECTION; HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF A DEGENERATIVE EYE CONDITION OR VISION DISORDER; HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROGRESSIVE LOSS OF EYESIGHT DUE TO A DISEASE; OR HAVE OTHER PERMANENT SIGHT-RELATED CONDITION THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO PERFORM THEIR TYPICAL DAILY ACTIVITIES. MORE THAN 80% OF ITS CLIENTS ARE AGES 55 AND UP AND APPROXIMATELY 65% OF ITS CLIENTS ARE AGES 65 AND UP. SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S PREVENTION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED PRIMARILY TO CHILDREN AGES 0-6. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A PRESENTATION OF THE 990 IS MADE TO THE BOARD BY THE BOARD TREASURER, WHO IS THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUAL STATEMENTS FROM EACH BOARD MEMBER. IF A CONFLICT IS DISCOVERED, IT WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD. A MEMBER OF THE BOARD IS AN ATTORNEY WHO PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION. A MEMBER OF THE BOARD IS A SIGHTS FOR HOPE CLIENT. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD IS A FORMER CLIENT OF THE ORGANIZATION WHEN IT HAD A DIFFERENT NAME. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S (ED) SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USING COMPARISON TO THE ED SALARIES OF COMPARABLE AGENCIES, CONSIDERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES, AND THE COMMITTEE'S EVALUATION OF THE ED'S PERFORMANCE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, ON THEIR WEBSITE AND ALSO ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS ON OUTSIDE PERPETUAL TRUSTS 44,894. SIGHTS FOR HOPE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION 845 W WYOMING ST ALLENTOWN PA 18103 232129736 SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF SIGHTS FOR HOPE PA 501(C)(3) 170(B)(1) (A)(VI) N/A 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SIGHTS FOR HOPE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION C 350000 CASH SIGHTS FOR HOPE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION B 190394 CASH