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Southern Eye Institute

  • Memphis, TN
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2006
  • EIN: 20-3606453

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Development, Relief Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$395k (2024)

Expenses
$280k (2024)

Total Assets
$419k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$64.1k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$394,891
Expenses
$279,525
Net Income
$115,366
Net Assets
$355,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $333,806
84.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,526
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $53,559
13.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $419,273
Total Liabilities $64,096
Net Assets $355,177
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
William Sanvee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$315,911
Expenses
$477,073
Net Income
-$161,162
Net Assets
$250,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $267,867
84.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,667
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $39,377
12.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $365,544
Total Liabilities $114,996
Net Assets $250,548
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
William Sanvee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$398,520
Expenses
$461,654
Net Income
-$63,134
Net Assets
$411,712
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $424,746
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9,152
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$35,378
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $426,708
Total Liabilities $14,996
Net Assets $411,712
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
William Sanvee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 31, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$729,196
Expenses
$251,366
Net Income
$477,830
Net Assets
$506,457
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $727,214
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $143
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,839
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $521,453
Total Liabilities $14,996
Net Assets $506,457
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$171,694
Expenses
$153,875
Net Income
$17,819
Net Assets
$28,627
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $171,694
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,378
Total Liabilities $12,751
Net Assets $28,627
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 29, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$185,086
Expenses
$190,831
Net Income
-$5,745
Net Assets
$10,808
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,086
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,559
Total Liabilities $12,751
Net Assets $10,808
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Directors) $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Directors) $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$189,699
Expenses
$195,231
Net Income
-$5,532
Net Assets
$16,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $189,699
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,553
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$182,395
Expenses
$181,925
Net Income
$470
Net Assets
$22,085
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $182,395
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,085
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $22,085
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$168,332
Expenses
$152,461
Net Income
$15,871
Net Assets
$21,615
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $168,332
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,615
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,615
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$108,908
Expenses
$107,715
Net Income
$1,193
Net Assets
$5,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $108,908
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,744
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,744
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$151,993
Expenses
$149,302
Net Income
$2,691
Net Assets
$4,551
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $151,993
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,551
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,551
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$342,665
Expenses
$355,120
Net Income
-$12,455
Net Assets
$1,860
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $342,665
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,860
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,860
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
M Cathleen Schanzer (Chairman Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph A Geary (Co Chairman Board Of Direc) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Pieh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Lewis (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$745,526
Expenses
$721,580
Net Income
$23,946
Net Assets
$14,315
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $745,526
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,215
Total Liabilities $11,900
Net Assets $14,315

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$175,543
Expenses
$177,748
Net Income
-$2,205
Net Assets
-$9,631
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,543
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,269
Total Liabilities $11,900
Net Assets -$9,631

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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