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Nonprofit · EIN 46-5491631

SIGHT FOR SOULS

Tax-exempt · BELLEVUE, WA 98007

Financials

$214K$172K2023$237K$208K2024$166K$179K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SIGHT FOR SOULS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$166,368$179,335-$12,967$161,109$1,834$159,275
December 31, 2024990$236,932$207,546$29,386$172,642$400$172,242
December 31, 2023990$213,583$172,202$41,381$144,106$1,250$142,856
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$51,838
Program service revenue
$114,533
Investment income
-$3
Net gain from sales of assets
-$21
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$718
Accounting fees
$9,225
Program services (functional)
$150,918
Management and general (functional)
$28,417

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$172,642
Total assets, end of year
$161,109
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,834
Net assets, end of year
$159,275
Net assets without donor restrictions
$148,373
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,902
Gross receipts
$171,126
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
CO

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEMISSIE TADESSE MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS HWANG MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RONALD KRUEGER MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RON FERNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN KEMPEN MDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT LAWRENCE MDVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
L TOBIAS KLAUDERTREASURER (CURRENT)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEMISSIE TADESSE MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS HWANG MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RONALD KRUEGER MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RON FERNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN KEMPEN MDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT LAWRENCE MDVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
L TOBIAS KLAUDERTREASURER (CURRENT)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEMISSIE TADESSE MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS HWANG MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RONALD KRUEGER MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RON FERNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN KEMPEN MDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT LAWRENCE MDVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
L TOBIAS KLAUDERTREASURER (CURRENT)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
15010 NE 15TH ST, BELLEVUE, WA 98007-4241
In care of
% JOHN H KEMPEN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
TOBIAS KLAUDER, 15010 NE 15TH STREET, BELLEVUE, WA 98007
Signed the 990
TOBIAS KLAUDER, TREASURER
Phone
(267) 784-6372
Return prepared by
DUNLAPSLK PC

Mission

TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY OPHTHALMOLOGICAL AND OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES. TO ENHANCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OPHTHALMOLOGIC SPECIALITIES AND ALLIED PROFESSIONALS ESPECIALLY LOCAL MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN EYE DISEASES COMMON TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE DISCOVERY EYE INSTITUTE IS A JOINT INITIATIVE OF AMERICAN AND ETHIOPIAN OPHTHALMOLOGISTS TO PROVIDE WORLD CLASS CLINIC CARE, TO SERVE AS A LEADER IN ADVANCED TRAINING FOR PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL CARE PERSONNEL AND CONDUCT RESEARCH VITAL TO EYE CARE NEEDS IN THE REGION. THE PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED UNDER A MOU WITH MYUNGSUNG MEDICAL CENTER IN ADDIS ABABA. DEI ALSO IS ACTIVE IN PROVIDING MEDICAL OUTREACHES TO THE POOR.
    Expenses $150,918 · revenue $114,533

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 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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-5491631
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$161,109
Income (IRS master file)
$171,126

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$166,368$179,335$161,109XML
990December 2024$236,932$207,546$172,642XML
990December 2023$213,583$172,202$144,106XML
990December 2022$126,392$121,299$102,925IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 46-5491631).

Questions about SIGHT FOR SOULS

What is the EIN of SIGHT FOR SOULS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SIGHT FOR SOULS is 46-5491631.
Is SIGHT FOR SOULS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to SIGHT FOR SOULS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SIGHT FOR SOULS 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 SIGHT FOR SOULS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SIGHT FOR SOULS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SIGHT FOR SOULS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TOBIAS KLAUDER.
Who are the officers and directors of SIGHT FOR SOULS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SIGHT FOR SOULS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $166,368, expenses of $179,335 and total assets of $161,109 at year end.

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