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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0737604

BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN

Tax-exempt · MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692

Financials

$293K$425K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$292,546$424,763-$132,217$1,193,149$0$1,193,149
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$292,546
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$13,500
Legal fees
$1,266
Accounting fees
$1,000
Occupancy
$8,292
Travel
$2,813
Program services (functional)
$13,219
Fundraising (functional)
$411,544

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,602,500
Total assets, end of year
$1,193,149
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,193,149
Land, buildings and equipment
$374,095
Publicly traded securities
$799,939
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,193,149
Gross receipts
$292,546
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
CA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES ZULEYPRESIDENT
Officer
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25108 MARGUERITE PKWY STE A PMB 256, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692-2400
In care of
% JAMES ZULEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
25108 Marguerite Pkwy A-256, Misison Viejo CA 92692
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
James Zuley, 25752 Chrisanta Dr, Misson Viejo, CA 92692
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
James Zuley, 25752 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo CA 92691
Signed the 990
JAMES ZULEY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(888) 445-4372

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0737604 or by the name BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Our mission is to create awareness and prevention of childhood eye disease, as well as help children reach their goals and dreams. We test children's eye vision and we provide mentoring, empowerment, and support for children of all ages.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • On-Site Eye Vision Testing of over 3861 children in Southern California schools. Subjects were given pass/fail for various eye conditions including Amblyopia, Myopia and referred for follow-up with their eye doctor.
    Expenses $52,600
  • Distributing over 13,050 Christmas Toys to 7,817 children from economically disadvantaged families in Southern California; giving children joy and hope during the Christmas season. Toys were distributed during a two day toy drive and toy distribution event organized by Better Vision for Children with 18 volunteers and in collaboration with local foster care facilities.
    Expenses $12,840

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
33-0737604
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
1997
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Medical research (H41)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,193,149

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$292,546$424,763$1,193,149XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: James Zuley
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Thomas R Cataldo
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 33-0737604).

Questions about BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN

What is the EIN of BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN is 33-0737604.
Is BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names James Zuley.
Who are the officers and directors of BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BETTER VISION FOR CHILDREN have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $292,546, expenses of $424,763 and total assets of $1,193,149 at year end.

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