Lions Center For the Visually Impaired Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburg, California, registered in 1961, with $713,502 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$714K
▲ 8.1% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2023)
$767K
Net assets
$602K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Lions Center For the Visually Impaired Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Lions Center For the Visually Impaired Inc: 9 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Lions Center For the Visually Impaired Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Lions Center For the Visually Impaired Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $564K (FY2013) to $714K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-7.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$627K
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$602K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $713,502▲8.1% | $767,060▲0.1% | $601,538▼6.8% | $627,075▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $660,172▼23.7% | $766,147▲49.3% | $645,663▼14.1% | $690,633▼13.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $864,827▲68.2% | $513,297▼3.5% | $751,656▲73.6% | $800,372▲41.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $514,286▲49.4% | $531,698▲28.7% | $433,053▲7.3% | $564,135▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $344,259▼2.4% | $412,976▲20.3% | $403,427▼18.8% | $477,479▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $352,750▼3.9% | $343,163▼14.1% | $496,622▲0.7% | $510,421▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $367,074▲21.1% | $399,404▲6.0% | $492,978▼5.8% | $509,539▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $303,172▼31.4% | $376,881▼32.5% | $523,558▼9.7% | $544,830▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $441,979▼21.7% | $558,473▲28.1% | $579,922▼7.3% | $599,126▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $564,170 | $436,077▼4.6% | $625,597▲25.7% | $642,072▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $456,948 | $497,504 | $513,905 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
11 grants to Lions Center For the Visually Impaired Inc totaling $425K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Foundation | For general support. | 2023 | $150,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Programs in contra costa county that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities, general support | 2023 | $12,424 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Programs in contra costa county that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities, general support | 2022 | $12,449 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - for general operating support to expand independent living skills program to contra costa residents who are blind or visually impaired. | 2021 | $200,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, programs in contra costa county that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities | 2021 | $11,627 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, programs in contra costa county that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities | 2020 | $6,910 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, programs in contra costa county that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities | 2017 | $6,526 |
| San Francisco Foundation | To provide services to blind individuals. | 2016 | $6,147 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Programs in contra costa county that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities | 2015 | $6,938 |
| San Francisco Foundation | To provide services to blind individuals. | 2015 | $5,899 |
| San Francisco Foundation | To provide services to blind individuals. | 2014 | $6,000 |
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Data for Lions Center For the Visually Impaired Inc (EIN 94-6088712) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.