Nonprofit · EIN 47-0666857
LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA INC
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68198
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,698,538 | $1,434,416 | $264,122 | $1,174,957 | $52,792 | $1,122,165 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,542,753 | $1,584,770 | -$42,017 | $1,004,138 | $146,095 | $858,043 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,501,442 | $1,529,427 | -$27,985 | $1,269,074 | $369,014 | $900,060 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,410
- Program service revenue
- $1,632,420
- Investment income
- $26,708
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $546,721
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $688,216
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $248
- Accounting fees
- $6,150
- Travel
- $4,034
- Depreciation
- $13,031
- Program services (functional)
- $1,223,569
- Management and general (functional)
- $210,847
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,004,138
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,174,957
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $52,792
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,122,165
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $34,621
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,122,165
- Gross receipts
- $1,698,538
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURT COUGHLIN | TECHNICAL DI Trustee or director | 4 | $115,990 |
| KARLI DIGGINS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 4 | $103,200 |
| KAL LAUSTERER | CHAIRMAN OF Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MARILYN CHILVERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DANA WEBER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PHIL BEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WAYNE HINERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENNIS HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARCIA ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAVIS HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RONALD KRUEGER MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN HALGREN MD | MEDICAL DIRE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURT COUGHLIN | TECHNICAL DI Trustee or director | 4 | $105,542 |
| DONNA BARNES | PRIOR EXEC D Trustee or director | 4 | $101,667 |
| KARLI DIGGINS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 4 | $25,800 |
| KAL LAUSTERER | CHAIRMAN OF Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MARILYN CHILVERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DANA WEBER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PHIL BEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WAYNE HINERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENNIS HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARCIA ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAVIS HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RONALD KRUEGER MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN HALGREN MD | MEDICAL DIRE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FEILMEIER MD | ASSOC. MED D Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA BARNES | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 4 | $122,000 |
| KAL LAUSTERER | CHAIRMAN OF Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MARILYN CHILVERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DANA WEBER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MARILYN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOYCE MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR DARA LATNER OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PHIL BEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WAYNE HINERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENNIS HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CURT COUGHLIN | TECHNICAL DI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN HALGREN MD | MEDICAL DIRE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 985541 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR, OMAHA, NE 68198-5541
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KAL LAUSTERER
- Signed the 990
- KAL LAUSTERER, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
- Phone
- (402) 559-4039
- Return prepared by
- SCHLEISMAN ONKEN & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
EYE TISSUE RETRIEVAL, PROCESSING, DISTRIBUTION, AND RESEARCH
Program accomplishments
- WE PROVIDE THE "GIFT OF SIGHT" THROUGH THE PROMOTION, PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF HUMAN EYE TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANTATION AND RESEARCH. THE LIONS EYE BANK IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY HUMAN EYE TISSUE TO RESTORE VISION TO THOSE WITH VISUAL DIFFICULTIES AND TO AID IN THE CRUSADE AGAINST ALL BLINDNESS. THE STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS SERVE AS STEWARDS TO ENSURE THAT WE MAINTAIN THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT OF ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN EYE DONATION. WE FEEL THAT FOR OUR ORGANIZATION TO BE SUCCESSFUL, WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF ALL COMPONENTS OF DONATION, WITH THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT BEING THE DONOR FAMILY AND MAKING SURE WE ARE FULFILLING THEIR WISHES. MAKING THE DONATION PROCESS A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR THEM AND THEIR LOVED ONES IS OUR ULTIMATE GOAL. IF WE ACHIEVE THAT GOAL, OUR ORGANIZATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SUCCESSFUL. RECENTLY A STATE-WIDE DONOR REGISTRY WAS ESTABLISHED WITH THE NEBRASKA ORGAN RECOVERY SYSTEM AND THE DEPT OF MOTOR VEHICLES. WE FEEL THAT THE REGISTRY WILL INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DONORS NOT ONLY FOR LIFE SAVING ORGANS BUT ALSO FOR EYES AND OTHER TISSUES. NEW FDA REGULATIONS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK, RECORDKEEPING, TESTING AND MUCH MORE.Expenses $1,223,569 · revenue $1,632,420
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-0666857
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S120)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,174,957
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,698,538
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,698,538 | $1,434,416 | $1,174,957 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,542,753 | $1,584,770 | $1,004,138 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,501,442 | $1,529,427 | $1,269,074 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 47-0666857).
Questions about LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA INC
- What is the EIN of LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA INC is 47-0666857.
- Is LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA 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 LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA 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 LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA 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 LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KAL LAUSTERER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,990 (CURT COUGHLIN, TECHNICAL DI).
- How much revenue does LIONS EYE BANK OF NEBRASKA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,698,538, expenses of $1,434,416 and total assets of $1,174,957 at year end.
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