Nonprofit · EIN 85-0168449
NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $973,638 | $751,002 | $222,636 | $2,328,559 | $50,226 | $2,278,333 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,104,608 | $821,671 | $282,937 | $2,083,622 | $70,909 | $2,012,713 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $836,367 | $845,494 | -$9,127 | $1,869,852 | $196,918 | $1,672,934 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,600
- Program service revenue
- $922,681
- Investment income
- $49,357
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,514
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $98,452
- Other salaries and wages
- $66,476
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $217,574
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $33,863
- Travel
- $7,448
- Program services (functional)
- $654,085
- Management and general (functional)
- $96,205
- Fundraising (functional)
- $712
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,083,622
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,328,559
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,226
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,278,333
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,278,333
- Gross receipts
- $973,638
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 1962
- State of legal domicile
- NM
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF MILLEA | EXEC DIR- NO Trustee or director | 40 | $98,452 | $23,328 |
| LACEY ARCHULETA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WESLEY BROWN | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKIE DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTI EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA GRAHAM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY GROVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HIMROD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LINDA HITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG OGAWA MD | MEDICAL DIRE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH HIMMEL MD | CO-MEDICAL D Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH V SAAVEDRA | SECRETARY TR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI STAMPLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ETHALYNN TOLLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LES TOLLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANE UMPHRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL WHATLEY | EXEC VICE-PR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AUSTYN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF MILLEA | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $91,796 | $21,511 |
| LACEY ARCHULETA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THEO BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BRUSUELAS | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED DEARMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTI EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA GRAHAM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY GROVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JARAMILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON KEMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG OGAWA MD | MEDICAL DIRE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH HIMMEL MD | CO-MEDICAL D Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYSON MCCOOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH V SAAVEDRA | SECRETARY TR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| K R SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI STAMPLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHALYNN TOLLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LES TOLLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE UMPHRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WHATLEY | EXEC VICE-PR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTYN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MISSY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORI STAMPLEY | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $103,378 | $9,177 |
| LACEY ARCHULETA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| THEO BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BRUSUELAS | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| ED DEARMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| RITA GRAHAM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY GROVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JARAMILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON KEMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| GREG OGAWA MD | MEDICAL DIRE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH HIMMEL MD | CO-MEDICAL D Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| BRYSON MCCOOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH V SAAVEDRA | SECRETARY TR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| K R SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| ETHALYNN TOLLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| LES TOLLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE UMPHRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WHATLEY | EXEC VICE-PR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTYN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| MISSY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2501 YALE BLVD SE STE 100, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106-4356
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BILL WHATLEY, PO BOX 542, SILVER CITY, NM 88062
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH V SAAVEDRA, SECRETARY TREASURER
- Phone
- (505) 266-3937
- Website
- WWW.NMLEB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CTG TAX
Mission
SIGHT RESTORATION, RECOVERY, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF EYE TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANTATION.
Program accomplishments
- EYE BANKING SERVICES INCLUDING RECOVERY, PROCESSING, ANALYSIS, TESTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF DONATED CADAVERIC TISSUES FOR TRANSPLANTATION. SIGHT RESTORATION PROJECTS AND ASSISTANCE.Expenses $515,093 · grants $2,514 · revenue $922,681
- RESEARCH - PROVIDING TISSUES FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH. THE EYE BANK DONATES EYE TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANTS, RESEARCH AND TESTING FOR WHICH THE EYE BANK INCURS PROCESSING COSTS. THE EYE BANK MAY RECIEVE MINIMAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THESE SERVICES.Expenses $17,813
- PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION - EYE AND TISSUE DONOR OUTREACH AND DONOR ADOVCACY.Expenses $121,179
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-0168449
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Hospital or medical research organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,328,559
- Income (IRS master file)
- $973,638
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $973,638 | $751,002 | $2,328,559 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $1,104,608 | $821,671 | $2,083,622 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $836,367 | $845,494 | $1,869,852 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | 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 85-0168449).
Questions about NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC is 85-0168449.
- Is NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION 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 NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names BILL WHATLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,452 (JEFF MILLEA, EXEC DIR- NO).
- How much revenue does NEW MEXICO LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $973,638, expenses of $751,002 and total assets of $2,328,559 at year end.
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