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Nonprofit · EIN 31-0849855

CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Financials

$2.2M$2M2022$2.2M$2.3M2023$2.6M$2.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,564,434$2,396,113$168,321$2,611,091$177,052$2,434,039
June 30, 2024990$2,193,044$2,307,516-$114,472$2,414,036$187,166$2,226,870
June 30, 2023990$2,239,515$2,048,096$191,419$2,486,601$185,643$2,300,958
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$48,514
Program service revenue
$2,433,689
Investment income
$24,420
Other revenue
$57,811

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$148,568
Other salaries and wages
$740,228
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,058,204
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,046
Accounting fees
$59,775
Occupancy
$55,610
Travel
$54,115
Depreciation
$24,165
Program services (functional)
$1,959,065
Management and general (functional)
$380,232
Fundraising (functional)
$56,816

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,414,036
Total assets, end of year
$2,611,091
Total liabilities, end of year
$177,052
Net assets, end of year
$2,434,039
Land, buildings and equipment
$72,726
Publicly traded securities
$597,999
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,197,030
Net assets with donor restrictions
$237,009
Gross unrelated business income
$43,811
Gross receipts
$2,564,434
Employees
12
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1973
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JASON BROSIOUSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$137,500$11,068
EARL PAAZIGTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACKIE MILLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM DAVISTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN HIBBSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN STECHSCHULTE MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICHARD LEMBACH MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT RUPPTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR CARRIE LEMBACHMEDICAL DIRECTOR/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
DAN DEANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRIAN TURNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JASON BROSIOUSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$137,500$20,000
EARL PAAZIGTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACKIE MILLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM DAVISTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN HIBBSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN STECHSCHULTE MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICHARD LEMBACH MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT RUPPTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR CARRIE LEMBACHMEDICAL DIRECTOR/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
DAN DEANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRIAN TURNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JASON BROSIOUSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$138,338$4,354
DR CARRIE LEMBACHMEDICAL DIRECTOR/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
DAN DEANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRIAN TURNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
EDD OTTETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACKIE MILLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM DAVISTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN HIBBSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN STECHSCHULTE MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICHARD LEMBACH MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT RUPPTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
262 NEIL AVE STE 140, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-7308
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JASON BROSIOUS, 262 NEIL AVENUE 140, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Signed the 990
JASON BROSIOUS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(614) 545-2057
Return prepared by
CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO

Mission

TO RESTORE, IMPROVE, AND PRESERVE VISION BY CONNECTING EYE DONORS WITH TRANSPLANT PATIENTS; EDUCATING PHYSICIANS; AND ENHANCING EYE RESEARCH THROUGH QUALITY EYE BANKING SERVICES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2025, MORE THAN 1100 PATIENTS BENEFITED FROM THE EYE BANK'S WORK, RECEIVING CORNEAS FOR SIGHT-RESTORATION TRANSPLANTS AND OTHER DONOR EYE TISSUES FOR SURGERIES TO IMPROVE VISION AND TREAT EYE DISEASES.
    Expenses $1,884,546 · revenue $2,445,124
  • THE EYE BANK'S PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVES OVER 40 AREA HOSPITALS, WHERE DESIGNATED STAFF ARE TRAINED TO DISCUSS EYE DONATION WITH THE FAMILIES OF IDENTIFIED POTENTIAL EYE DONORS. THE EYE BANK PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS TO NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND CHAPLAINS.
    Expenses $71,825
  • THE EYE BANK PROVIDED DONOR EYES FOR RESEARCH.
    Expenses $2,694 · revenue $1,030

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-0849855
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1974
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,611,091
Income (IRS master file)
$2,564,434

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,564,434$2,396,113$2,611,091IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$2,193,044$2,307,516$2,414,036IRS
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$2,239,515$2,048,096$2,486,601XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$2,045,421$1,930,569$2,324,586IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-0849855).

Questions about CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC

What is the EIN of CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC is 31-0849855.
Is CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
Are donations to CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JASON BROSIOUS.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,500 (JASON BROSIOUS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CENTRAL OHIO LIONS EYE BANK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,564,434, expenses of $2,396,113 and total assets of $2,611,091 at year end.

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