Nonprofit · EIN 59-3794523
WILLS EYE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,336,489 | $1,952,139 | $384,350 | $10,978,017 | $653,722 | $10,324,295 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,337,529 | $1,847,788 | $1,489,741 | $11,604,600 | $1,215,851 | $10,388,749 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,565,068 | $1,514,226 | $2,050,842 | $10,775,896 | $1,207,675 | $9,568,221 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,238,870
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $125,924
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$35,305
- Other revenue
- -$28,305
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $18,955
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $192,608
- Other salaries and wages
- $678,089
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $955,375
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,080
- Travel
- $72,372
- Program services (functional)
- $1,559,788
- Management and general (functional)
- $254,406
- Fundraising (functional)
- $137,945
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,604,600
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,978,017
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $653,722
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,324,295
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,644
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,817,181
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,141,476
- Gross receipts
- $2,425,349
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JULIA HALLER | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,238,399 | $68,717 |
| JOSEPH P BILSON | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $369,839 | $71,454 |
| MICHAEL ALLEN | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $363,896 | $7,096 |
| SHELLEY D JOHNSON | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $212,202 | $4,469 |
| SUZANNE BEERS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $192,608 | $0 | $526 |
| ROBERT W FISHER | DIR. OF MAJOR GIFTS IN DEV Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,680 | $0 | $11,127 |
| EDMUND FLOOD | DIR. OF FDN & CORP RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,251 | $0 | $526 |
| LINDA MANCINI | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,971 | $0 | $289 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JULIA HALLER | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,496,332 | $76,880 |
| JOSEPH P BILSON | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $533,050 | $84,631 |
| MICHAEL ALLEN | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $428,139 | $19,078 |
| SHELLEY D JOHNSON | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $243,957 | $826 |
| SUZANNE BEERS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $201,725 | $0 | $5,174 |
| EDMUND FLOOD | DIR. OF FDN & CORP RELATIO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,686 | $0 | $4,474 |
| LINDA MANCINI | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT OPERAT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,331 | $0 | $2,087 |
| ROBERT W FISHER | DIR. OF MAJOR GIFTS IN DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,025 | $0 | $3,054 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JULIA HALLER | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,423,235 | $87,659 |
| JOSEPH P BILSON | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $549,030 | $112,830 |
| MICHAEL ALLEN | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $407,758 | $32,437 |
| SHELLEY D JOHNSON | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $242,942 | $10,829 |
| SUZANNE BEERS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $181,039 | $0 | $37,129 |
| EDMUND FLOOD | DIR. OF FDN & CORP RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,208 | $0 | $14,330 |
| CHRISTINE SCULLY | DIR. OF DONOR RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,647 | $0 | $32,056 |
| LINDA MANCINI | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,823 | $0 | $10,411 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 840 WALNUT ST STE 1530, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107-5180
- In care of
- % JOSEPH P BILSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR JULIA HALLER, 840 WALNUT STREET 15TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
- Signed the 990
- DR JULIA HALLER, CEO & OPHTHALMOLOGIST-IN-CHIEF
- Phone
- (215) 928-3320
- Return prepared by
- KPMG LLP
Mission
THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION OF THE WILLS EYE ENTITIES WHICH INCLUDE WILLS EYE HOSPITAL, AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS, AND AN OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES. AREAS OF ACTIVITY INCLUDES CLINICAL RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.Expenses $1,559,788 · grants $18,955
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
- 59-3794523
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,978,017
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,425,349
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,336,489 | $1,952,139 | $10,978,017 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,337,529 | $1,847,788 | $11,604,600 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,565,068 | $1,514,226 | $10,775,896 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,509,687 | $1,765,729 | $8,726,290 | 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 59-3794523).
Questions about WILLS EYE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of WILLS EYE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILLS EYE FOUNDATION INC is 59-3794523.
- Is WILLS EYE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to WILLS EYE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does WILLS EYE FOUNDATION 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 WILLS EYE FOUNDATION 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 WILLS EYE FOUNDATION 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 WILLS EYE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR JULIA HALLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILLS EYE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WILLS EYE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,336,489, expenses of $1,952,139 and total assets of $10,978,017 at year end.
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