Kansas Lions Sight Foundation Inc is located in Lenexa, KS. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kansas Lions Sight Foundation Inc 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 06/2024, Kansas Lions Sight Foundation Inc generated $90.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $66.5k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.7%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Kansas Lions Sight Foundation Inc has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $394,100. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SIGHT RELATED PROJECTS IN KANSAS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALLOCATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE TREATMENT OF EYE INJURIES AND DISEASE, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH
SIGHT SCREENING & EYE GLASS PROJECTS + ECLIPSE GLASSES PROJECT
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sylvia Reinhardt Vice-President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Terry Weldin Secretary & Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Strimple Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Huenergarde Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Darold Grauerholz Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elwyn Maneth Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,244 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,244 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,103 |
| Investment income | $61,981 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $102 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $90,430 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $47,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $66,488 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,480 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,377,198 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,387,678 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $1,387,678 |
| 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 | $1,387,678 |
Over the last fiscal year, Kansas Lions Sight Foundation Inc has awarded $45,600 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KANSAS STATE SCHOOLS FOR THE BLIND PURPOSE: KANLOV KIDS LOW VISION SERVICES | $10,000 |
KU ENDWOMENT ASSOC - AUDIO READER NETWORK PURPOSE: SATELLITE BRAILLE EQUIPMENT | $20,000 |
KU EYE LIONS CLUB PURPOSE: CATARACT SURGERY PROGRAM | $15,600 |