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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1976957

HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE

Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48221

Financials

$559K$508K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$558,608$507,873$50,735$286,303$233,794$52,509
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$558,608
of which government grants
$558,608
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$4,380
Program services (functional)
$451,716
Management and general (functional)
$56,157

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,774
Total assets, end of year
$286,303
Total liabilities, end of year
$233,794
Net assets, end of year
$52,509
Land, buildings and equipment
$48,171
Net assets without donor restrictions
$52,509
Gross receipts
$558,608
Employees
0
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
MI

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEONARD BARNESCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GEORGE P BARNES JRCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEANETTE KINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHERINE LUCKETT WATSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DAWN CALDWELLMEMBER
Institutional trustee
2$0
CLAIRE SOBCZAKMEMBER
Institutional trustee
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
19010 LIVERNOIS AVE, DETROIT, MI 48221-2259
In care of
% KATHERINE LUCKETT WATSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
19010 Livernois, Detroit MI 48221
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KATHERINE LUCKETT WATSON, 5 FREDERICKSBURG, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Katherine Watson, 19010 Livernois, Detroit MI 48221
Signed the 990
KATHERINE LUCKETT WATSON, SECRETARY
Phone
(313) 863-9585
Return prepared by
ALAN C YOUNG & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE PROVIDES OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ACCESS TO VISION SERVICES FOR THOSE UNABLE TO OBTAIN COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES THROUGH TRADITIONAL MEANS. VISION STATEMENT MOBILIZING STATE-OF-THE-ART VISION CARE FOR GENERATIONS-TO IMPROVE EDUCATION, HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING CHILDREN, SENIORS, AND THE UNDERSERVED.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMS (NOT SCREENINGS), AN EYEWEAR DISPENSARY STOCKED WITH POPULAR FRAME BRANDS TO PROVIDE QUALITY VISION CARE TO STUDENTS (PRE-K - 12), SENIORS AND THE UNDERPRIVILEGED IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS. WE WILL PROVIDE SERVICES AT LITTLE OR NO COST, AND/OR BILL THE APPROPRIATE INSURANCE IF AVAILABLE. HERITAGE VISION OF HOME MEETS THE VISION NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE. WE WANT TO REMOVE ANY BARRIERS THAT CURRENTLY EXIST, I.E. INADEQUATE VISION INSURANCE, LIMITED TRANSPORTATION, LOW FIXED INCOMES, INABILITY TO TAKE TIME OFF FROM WORK, ETC. THERE WERE 272 SENIOR EXAMS PERFORMED, WITH 261 GLASSES ORDERED AND 399 STUDENT EXAMS PERFORMED WITH 234 GLASSES ORDERED.
    Expenses $451,716

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
83-1976957
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E70)
Assets (IRS master file)
$286,303
Income (IRS master file)
$558,608

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$558,608$507,873$286,303XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Katherine Watson
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: George Barnes
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Katherine Luckett-Watson
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Leonard Barnes
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 83-1976957).

Questions about HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE

What is the EIN of HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE is 83-1976957.
Is HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE 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 HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE 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 HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE 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 HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATHERINE LUCKETT WATSON.
Who are the officers and directors of HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HERITAGE VISION OF HOPE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $558,608, expenses of $507,873 and total assets of $286,303 at year end.

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