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Rock Island Evening Lions Club Blind Foundation

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: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$26.5k (2023)

Expenses
$37.7k (2023)

Total Assets
$334k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$26,530
Expenses
$37,721
Net Income
-$11,191
Net Assets
$334,004
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,607
55.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19,348
72.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$7,425
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 $334,004
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $334,004
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Lerch (Trustrr) $0 $0 $0
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$27,203
Expenses
$41,421
Net Income
-$14,218
Net Assets
$345,195
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,229
56.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40,050
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$28,076
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 $345,195
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $345,195
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Lerch (Trustrr) $0 $0 $0
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$130,175
Expenses
$30,589
Net Income
$99,586
Net Assets
$444,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,174
10.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24,803
19.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $92,198
70.8%
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 $444,240
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $444,240
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Lerch (Trustrr) $0 $0 $0
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$33,260
Expenses
$33,503
Net Income
-$243
Net Assets
$293,942
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20
0.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,163
24.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,476
25.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $16,601
49.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $293,942
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $293,942
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0
James Lerch (Trustrr) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$28,896
Expenses
$27,722
Net Income
$1,174
Net Assets
$294,185
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $520
1.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,155
24.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,641
12.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,580
60.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $294,185
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $294,185
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0
James Lerch (Trustrr) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$32,094
Expenses
$25,484
Net Income
$6,610
Net Assets
$293,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $250
0.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,296
22.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,702
11.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,846
65.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $293,011
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $293,011
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0
James Lerch (Trustrr) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$31,534
Expenses
$20,755
Net Income
$10,779
Net Assets
$286,401
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140
0.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,535
20.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,980
19.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $18,879
59.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $286,401
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $286,401
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$55,442
Expenses
$25,863
Net Income
$29,579
Net Assets
$275,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,059
27.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,367
22.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $28,016
50.5%
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 $275,622
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $275,622
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$41,948
Expenses
$28,270
Net Income
$13,678
Net Assets
$246,043
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,180
2.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,950
19.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,276
5.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $30,542
72.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $246,043
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $246,043
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0
Paul Rosseler (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jim Lerch (Trustee Eyeglass Chairman) $0 $0
Franklin Bell (Trustee) $0 $0
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$29,272
Expenses
$11,350
Net Income
$17,922
Net Assets
$232,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,463
11.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,169
27.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $7,604
26.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,036
34.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,365
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $232,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0
Paul Rosseler (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jim Lerch (Trustee Eyeglass Chairman) $0 $0
Franklin Bell (Trustee) $0 $0
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$36,406
Expenses
$15,159
Net Income
$21,247
Net Assets
$214,443
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,697
21.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,075
19.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $16,058
44.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,576
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $214,443
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $214,443
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Merridith (President) $0 $0
Paul Rosseler (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Chadwick (Secretary) $0 $0
John Hansen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jim Lerch (Trustee Eyeglass Chairman) $0 $0
Franklin Bell (Trustee) $0 $0
Leon Baugh (Trustee) $0 $0
Julius Pearson (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$16,868
Expenses
$10,016
Net Income
$6,852
Net Assets
$193,196
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,728
16.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,733
39.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,116
24.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,291
19.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $193,196
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $193,196

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$15,363
Expenses
$11,894
Net Income
$3,469
Net Assets
$186,344
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,119
26.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,993
39.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,295
28.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $956
6.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $186,344
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $186,344

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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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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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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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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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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