Nonprofit · EIN 59-1458151
LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $52,217,947 | $47,563,013 | $4,654,934 | $54,145,280 | $10,107,567 | $44,037,713 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $50,573,164 | $47,863,275 | $2,709,889 | $50,167,992 | $8,275,592 | $41,892,400 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $29,967,734 | $27,774,341 | $2,193,393 | $38,481,395 | $4,566,305 | $33,915,090 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,000
- Program service revenue
- $47,873,062
- Investment income
- $3,617,953
- Net rental income
- $388,638
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,031,911
- Other revenue
- $706,932
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $533,839
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $653,475
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,764,378
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $20,737,543
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $421,756
- Accounting fees
- $88,055
- Occupancy
- $1,793,383
- Travel
- $462,244
- Depreciation
- $1,030,744
- Program services (functional)
- $40,406,242
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,156,771
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,167,992
- Total assets, end of year
- $54,145,280
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,107,567
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,037,713
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,888,521
- Publicly traded securities
- $19,984,844
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $44,037,713
- Gross receipts
- $67,372,892
- Employees
- 326
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON K WOODY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $427,784 | $34,318 |
| ARTHUR KURZ | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $251,727 | $47,360 |
| JEFFERY THOMAS | REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $255,978 | $23,906 |
| BEATRIZ D VIAMONTES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $225,691 | $37,570 |
| KAREN DEMARCO | DIRECTOR OF DOMESTIC BUSIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,878 | $20,642 |
| ANDREA L CROSSON | REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $167,343 | $19,773 |
| MANOJ GOUDA | ENTERPRISE DATA SECURITY A Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,878 | $17,272 |
| JAMES MCCORKLE | MANAGER OF TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,339 | $20,574 |
| ERKIN ABDULLAYEV | INNOVATION AND CLIN DEVEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,041 | $31,469 |
| DIANA FLORES | DIRECTOR DONOR SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,353 | $23,959 |
| CARL TREMONTI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN NARAIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SHORT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCINTOSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE CSENGE | FOUNDATION CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLASS E PACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FELICIA HARVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE CHINNICI-EVERITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER DINIACO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE RADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANJAY CHHEDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR CLIFF SALINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR BEN LAMBRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK PITTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON K WOODY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $423,002 | $33,886 |
| ARTHUR KURZ | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $201,663 | $42,735 |
| JEFFERY THOMAS | REGIONAL VP Key employee | 40 | $217,003 | $20,399 |
| BEATRIZ D VIAMONTES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $187,149 | $38,724 |
| MANOJ GOUDA | ENTERPRISE DATA SECURITY ARCHITECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,508 | $35,981 |
| KIMBERLY PHILLIPS | SR DIRECTOR TECHNICAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,305 | $23,121 |
| KAREN DEMARCO | DIRECTOR OF DOMESTIC BUSINESS DEVEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,926 | $41,757 |
| ERKIN ABDULLAYEV | INNOVATION AND CLIN DEVEL MGR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,073 | $29,897 |
| DAVID DECAIRES | REGIONAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,191 | $6,582 |
| CARL TREMONTI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN NARAIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SUAREZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCINTOSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL SIVYER | FOUNDATION CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLASS E PACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELICIA HARVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GEBHART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER DINIACO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE RADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANJAY CHHEDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CLIFF SALINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BEN LAMBRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON K WOODY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $441,264 | $0 | $28,774 |
| ARTHUR KURZ | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $202,473 | $0 | $38,729 |
| JEFFERY THOMAS | REGIONAL VP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,709 | $0 | $18,784 |
| BEATRIZ D VIAMONTES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $157,199 | $0 | $34,635 |
| DAVID AMMAR | SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,522 | $0 | $38,608 |
| KAREN DEMARCO | DIRECTOR OF DOMESTIC DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,721 | $0 | $38,557 |
| JOHN GEBHART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $156,850 | $0 |
| EDDIE PARBON | TISSUE RECOVERY TECHNICIAN Highest-paid employee | 60 | $139,561 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE HARDEGREE | DIRECTOR OF DONATION SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,141 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLASS PACE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN NARAIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SUAREZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL TREMONTI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN CSENGE | FOUNDATION CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCINTOSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FELICIA HARVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER DINIACO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE RADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANJAY CHHEDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CLIFF SALINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BEVIRT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1410 N 21ST ST, TAMPA, FL 33605-5313
- In care of
- % BEATRICE VIAMONTES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BEATRIZ D VIAMONTES, 1410 N 21ST STREET 100, TAMPA, FL 33605
- Signed the 990
- BEATRIZ D VIAMONTES, CFO
- Phone
- (813) 289-1200
- Website
- WWW.LWVI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RIVERO GORDIMER & COMPANY PA
Mission
INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS WITH THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DONATED TISSUES FOR TRANSPLANTATION AND RESEARCH TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES AND HONOR THE DONOR'S GIFT.
Program accomplishments
- LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO HONORING VISION AS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT. OUR WORK EXTENDS AROUND THE GLOBE AND INCLUDES DONOR FAMILY AND RECIPIENT SUPPORT, ADVANCED TISSUE PREPARATION FOR TRANSPLANT CASES, INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, EYE BANK AND SURGEON TRAINING PROGRAMS, PEDIATRIC VISION SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION IN LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. WITH OUR WORLDWIDE ECOSYSTEM OF EYE BANKS, SURGEONS, AND RESEARCH LEADERS, WE WORK TIRELESSLY TO HONOR A DONOR'S GIFT BY PROTECTING AND SUPPORTING SIGHT RESTORATION FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE-TRANSFORMING LIVES AROUND THE WORLD. SO THE WORLD CAN SEE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OUR CORNERSTONE SERVICES INCLUDE:DONATION AND TRANSPLANT SERVICES: WE ARE A GLOBAL LEADER IN TRANSPLANT FACILITATION, WORKING CLOSELY WITH DONOR FAMILIES, TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS, HOSPITALS, AND SURGEONS TO PROVIDE HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH CORNEA AND TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION.RESEARCH & INNOVATION: OUR MEDICAL INNOVATIONS AND RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS ARE DESIGNED TO STREAMLINE CORNEA TRANSPLANT PROCEDURES FOR SURGEONS AND IMPROVE CLINICAL OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS.PREVENTION & EDUCATION: OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN FREE ACCESS TO EYE CARE EVERY YEAR - PROTECTING THEIR RIGHT TO CLEAR SIGHTWITH OVER 100 YEARS OF COMBINED WORK, WE HAVE HELPED PROVIDE THE LIFE-TRANSFORMATIVE GIFT OF SIGHT TO MORE THAN 500,000 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WORLDWIDE.Expenses $36,365,617 · grants $533,839 · revenue $47,873,062
- PUBLIC & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - INCREASE AWARENESS OF NEED FOR TISSUE PROCUREMENT WITH LONG TERM GOAL OF INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DONORS, CHANGING MORE PEOPLE'S LIVES, AND HONORING THE GIFT.Expenses $4,040,625
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
- 59-1458151
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $54,145,280
- Income (IRS master file)
- $67,372,892
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $52,217,947 | $47,563,013 | $54,145,280 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $50,573,164 | $47,863,275 | $50,167,992 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $29,967,734 | $27,774,341 | $38,481,395 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $30,316,116 | $25,526,595 | $36,401,259 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 59-1458151).
Questions about LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE INC is 59-1458151.
- Is LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE 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 WORLD VISION INSTITUTE 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 WORLD VISION INSTITUTE 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 WORLD VISION INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BEATRIZ D VIAMONTES.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $427,784 (JASON K WOODY, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,217,947, expenses of $47,563,013 and total assets of $54,145,280 at year end.
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