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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0454224

LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA

Tax-exempt · FAIRMONT, WV 26554

Financials

$67K$63K2023$99K$87K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$99,195$86,599$12,596$670,295$0$670,295
June 30, 2024990$67,363$63,258$4,105$657,699$0$657,699
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$43,854
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,020
Other revenue
$53,321

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$58,420
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$650
Program services (functional)
$77,452
Management and general (functional)
$6,667
Fundraising (functional)
$2,480

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$657,699
Total assets, end of year
$670,295
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$670,295
Net assets without donor restrictions
$670,295
Gross receipts
$99,195
Employees
0
Year formed
1959
State of legal domicile
WV

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 / weekCompensation
Kim EbertSecretary-Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$2,400
John VashTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Tony VandenbergVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kim MasonTrustee
Trustee or director
–$0
Jeff FinchTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Lorrie Krautwursttrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Ramona SagoTrustee
Trustee or director, Former
1$0
David RobertsTrustee
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
1$0
Gary PitcockTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Jim MillerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Rick ThornTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Alan SimpsonTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Pete JohnsonPresident
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kim EbertSecretary-Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$2,400
John VashTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Tony VandenbergVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kim MasonTrustee
Trustee or director
–$0
Jeff FinchTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Lorrie Krautwursttrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Ramona SagoTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
David RobertsTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Gary PitcockTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Jim MillerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Rick ThornTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Alan SimpsonTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Pete JohnsonPresident
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1170 AVALON RD, FAIRMONT, WV 26554-5028
In care of
% PETE JOHNSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Kim Ebert, 1170 Avalon Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
Signed the 990
Kim Ebert, Treasurer
Phone
(304) 657-7755
Return prepared by
Teresa F Workman

Mission

Provide sight and hearing conservation services in West Virginia

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Sight Foundation conducted vision screenings for over 1,269 individuals, resulting in 182 referrals for further evaluation. This program utilized 266 volunteer hours contributed by members of the Lions Club. In addition, the Foundation provided 25 low vision assistive devices and 5 specialty lenses to individuals, allowing them to maintain employment and improve daily functioning.
    Expenses $29,770
  • The Foundation provided 21 hearing aids to individuals in need. Additionally, partnerships with local audiologists were reestablished to support ongoing hearing services and care coordination. With the help of the Sight Foundation, these people can now participate in family outings and day to day conversations.
    Expenses $28,650
  • The Foundation funded vision therapy for a child with multiple diagnoses, including diplopia, intermittent monocular exotropia, irregular eye movements, and a vestibular disorder. The therapy resulted in improvements in the childs handwriting, eye control, coordination, and general well-being.
    Expenses $19,032

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
55-0454224
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
1968
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$670,295
Income (IRS master file)
$99,195

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$99,195$86,599$670,295XML
990June 2024$67,363$63,258$657,699XML
990June 2023$64,520$53,447$653,594IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 55-0454224).

Questions about LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA

What is the EIN of LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA is 55-0454224.
Is LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
Are donations to LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA 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 SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA 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 SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA 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 SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kim Ebert.
Who are the officers and directors of LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,400 (Kim Ebert, Secretary-Treasurer).
How much revenue does LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC OF W VA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $99,195, expenses of $86,599 and total assets of $670,295 at year end.

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