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Nonprofit · EIN 59-6181662

PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC

Also known as FL AFFIL-PREVENT BLINDNESS FLORIDA

Tax-exempt · CLEARWATER, FL 33764

Financials

$1.5M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$1,476,305$1,385,732$90,573$645,850$473,430$172,420
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,466,928
of which government grants
$1,219,385
Program service revenue
$300
Investment income
$6,991
Net income from sales of inventory
$543
Other revenue
$2,086

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$78,578
Other salaries and wages
$764,227
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$909,855
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$28,067
Occupancy
$52,998
Travel
$69,713
Depreciation
$35,280
Program services (functional)
$1,217,644
Management and general (functional)
$145,582
Fundraising (functional)
$22,506

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$488,224
Total assets, end of year
$645,850
Total liabilities, end of year
$473,430
Net assets, end of year
$172,420
Land, buildings and equipment
$161,572
Net assets without donor restrictions
$31,398
Net assets with donor restrictions
$141,022
Gross receipts
$1,476,305
Employees
26
Volunteers
110
Year formed
1957
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joanne LighterPresident & CEO
Officer
40$59,360
Michael MinorBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jasmine Mohadjer MDBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jeff MortensenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jeff BakerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Bridgette HellerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Gary DavisPast Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kevin BakewellChair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Lorna TaylorVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Pat McNamaraTreasurer/Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2240 BELLEAIR ROAD, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-2798
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Joanne Lighter, 2240 Belleair Road Suite 265, Clearwater, FL 33764
Signed the 990
Joanne Lighter, President and CEO
Phone
(813) 874-2020
Return prepared by
Ellen Fontana CPA LLC

Mission

To promote healthy vision through vision health awareness and education for all ages, vision screenings for children and adults, assistance to obtain medical eye care, and advocacy for vision and medical eye care health services.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Preserve Vision Floridas mission is to promote a lifetime of healthy vision care through vision screenings, eye health education, and referral services. These services include personal consultations regarding eye health concerns as well as assistance in navigating our network of community partners. We provide financial assistance for eye exams and prescription glasses, as well as for eye surgeries. Our vision programs help preschoolers at risk of vision loss from childhood eye diseases, school children who depend on good vision for learning, and adults threatened by glaucoma and other serious vision problems. Screened over 18,000 children and adults, provided eye exams and glasses for those who could not afford them. The Organization also provides education on vision screening which leads to certification, Preserve Vision is a reputable source for health care professionals such as teachers, nurses, doctors, social workers, health education students and others seeking to implement vision screenings. The training provided by Preserve Vision is supported by the work of optometrists and ophthalmologists. Educating these future vision screeners helps build a network of trained individuals able to conduct vision screenings. Preserve Vision fulfills its mission through several key programs that provide vision screenings, healthy eye seminars, and other educational initiatives. Preserve Vision conducts screenings in central Florida. For those who qualify, Preserve Vision provides vouchers for medical examinations and eyewear, if needed. Eyewear is provided through partnerships with retail optical businesses. Additionally, Preserve Vision makes vision education materials available to community members at these locations.
    Expenses $1,217,644 · revenue $300

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-6181662
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
2016
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$645,850
Income (IRS master file)
$1,476,305

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025–––IRS
990March 2024–––IRS
990March 2023–––IRS
990March 2022$758,348$757,582$318,806IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990-TMarch 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC

What is the EIN of PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC is 59-6181662.
Is PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA 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 PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Joanne Lighter.
Who are the officers and directors of PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,360 (Joanne Lighter, President & CEO).
How much revenue does PRESERVE VISION FLORIDA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,476,305, expenses of $1,385,732 and total assets of $645,850 at year end.

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