Nonprofit · EIN 76-0046317
HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77024
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $388,147 | $593,492 | -$205,345 | $2,797,952 | $48,258 | $2,749,694 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $206,917 | $657,500 | -$450,583 | $2,996,263 | $65,565 | $2,930,698 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $181,030
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $206,645
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $126,054
- Net income from fundraising events
- $472
- Other revenue
- $472
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $202,561
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,488
- Other salaries and wages
- $113,191
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $265,774
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,322
- Occupancy
- $21,779
- Travel
- $763
- Program services (functional)
- $443,089
- Management and general (functional)
- $84,154
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,249
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,996,263
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,797,952
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $48,258
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,749,694
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,511,955
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,742,187
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,507
- Gross receipts
- $397,867
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN EFSIC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,487 | $2,744 |
| CHARITY GRANNIS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| IRV WISHNOW OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET BLAKE PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE CAGGIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTUS W THOMAS MD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LANIER WHILDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK C VITAL MD FACS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NOEL FOREMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMIH ELCHAHAL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KOVOOR MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM H QUAYLE MD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN EFSIC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $97,385 | $2,615 |
| CHARITY GRANNIS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| IRV WISHNOW OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET BLAKE PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE CAGGIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTUS W THOMAS MD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LANIER WHILDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK C VITAL MD FACS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NOEL FOREMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SABRINA MCTOPY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMIH ELCHAHAL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KOVOOR MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM H QUAYLE MD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7155 OLD KATY RD STE S110, HOUSTON, TX 77024-8400
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELLEN EFSIC, 7155 OLD KATY ROAD SUITE S110, HOUSTON, TX 770242270
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM QUAYLE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (713) 558-8740
- Website
- FOUNDATION.HOUSTONEYE.COM
- Return prepared by
- WEINSTEIN SPIRA & COMPANY PC
Mission
HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING AND RESTORING SIGHT WITH COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE SURGERIES, MEDICATIONS, AND ANCILLARY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- THE PURPOSE OF HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL EYE CARE SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO ARE IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.Expenses $443,089 · grants $202,561
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0046317
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,797,952
- Income (IRS master file)
- $397,867
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $388,147 | $593,492 | $2,797,952 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $206,917 | $657,500 | $2,996,263 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $700,719 | $690,700 | $2,887,384 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 76-0046317).
Questions about HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION is 76-0046317.
- Is HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION 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 HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELLEN EFSIC.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,487 (ELLEN EFSIC, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $388,147, expenses of $593,492 and total assets of $2,797,952 at year end.
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