North Pole Lions Foundation
- Assets
- $325.1k
- Revenue
- $69.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- North Pole, AK
- Founding
- 07/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 20-8367797
Organization Overview
North Pole Lions Foundation, operating under the name Aurora Borealis Lions Eyeglass Recycling & Vision Center, is located in North Pole, AK. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora Borealis Lions Eyeglass Recycling & Vision Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Aurora Borealis Lions Eyeglass Recycling & Vision Center generated $69.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $93.5k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THIS FOUNDATION IS TO FUND AND OPERATE THE AURORA BOREALIS LIONS EYEGLASS RECYCLING & VISION CENTER OF NORTH POLE, ALASKA; AND TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY BASED ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS (IN NEED) REQUIRING EYE CARE (EYEGLASSES, EYE-EXAMS, LOW-VISION ASSISTIVE DEVICES, OR MORE COMPLEX AND EXPENSIVE EYE CARE/SURGERIES; ALL WHILE FOSTERING COMMUNITY AWARENESS, BOND AND WILLINGNESS TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR RESILIENCE IN HELPING EACH OTHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVANCE COMMUNITY BASED ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS (IN NEED) REQUIRING EYE CARE (EYEGLASSES, EYE-EXAMS, LOW-VISION ASSISTIVE DEVICES, OR MORE COMPLEX EYE CARE/SURGERIES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CONDUCTED MULTIPLE VISION SCREENING CLINICS, IDENTIFYING SUSPECT VISION AND EDUCATING NEARLY 1800 PERSONS IN VISION IMPAIRMENT/TREATMENT
FUND AND OPERATE THE AURORA BOREALIS LIONS EYEGLASS RECYCLING & VISION CENTER OF NORTH POLE, ALASKA ACCOMPLISHMENTS: RECYCLED 20K PAIRS OF USED EYEGLASSES, SENDING NEARLY 12,000 PAIRS TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING 3RD WORLD COUNTRY HEALTH MISSIONS AND NEARLY 150 TO ALASKA RESIDENTS IN NEED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Willis Patterson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Howard Rixie Sr President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Christie Brand Mcwilliams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dorothy Rixie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Sophie Marcinkowski Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Donna Bellows Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,026 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,895 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $33,675 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $46,596 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,682 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$11,148 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $29,026 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $69,156 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,225 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,564 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,405 |
| Office expenses | $731 |
| Information technology | $3,252 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,609 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,050 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,589 |
| Insurance | $3,051 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $93,476 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $47,936 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $179,244 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $97,949 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $325,129 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $325,129 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $325,129 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that North Pole Lions Foundation has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Usibelli Foundation Fairbanks, AK PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS FOR THIS CIVIC ORGANIZATION | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $88,267 |
| Earnings | $4,682 |
| Net Contributions | $5,000 |
| Ending Balance | $97,949 |
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