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Foundation For Saving Sight Inc

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: Health — General and Rehabilitative / Health Treatment Facilities, Primarily Outpatient (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$132k (2023)

Expenses
$164k (2023)

Total Assets
$738k (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
$132,450
Expenses
$163,602
Net Income
-$31,152
Net Assets
$738,296
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,433
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17
0.0%
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 $29,548
18.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $738,296
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $738,296
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Chris Wallyn (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Michael Merck (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Whiting (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Joe Merck (Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$149,229
Expenses
$100,784
Net Income
$48,445
Net Assets
$769,448
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,219
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
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 $7,380
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $769,448
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $769,448
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Wallyn (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Merck (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Ehlen (Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$147,476
Expenses
$78,418
Net Income
$69,058
Net Assets
$721,003
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $147,468
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
0.0%
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 $6,945
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $721,003
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $721,003
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Wallyn (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Merck (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Ehlen (Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$152,521
Expenses
$76,755
Net Income
$75,766
Net Assets
$651,945
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $152,515
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
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 $6,180
8.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $651,945
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $651,945
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Wallyn (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Merck (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Ehlen (Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$145,566
Expenses
$87,161
Net Income
$58,405
Net Assets
$576,179
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,561
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
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 $6,090
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $576,179
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $576,179
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Wallyn (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Merck (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Ehlen (Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$189,247
Expenses
$99,627
Net Income
$89,620
Net Assets
$517,774
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $189,241
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
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 $517,774
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $517,774

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$446,181
Expenses
$108,271
Net Income
$337,910
Net Assets
$428,154
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $446,174
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7
0.0%
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 $428,154
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $428,154

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$56,335
Expenses
$47,441
Net Income
$8,894
Net Assets
$90,244
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,328
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,021
Total Liabilities $1,777
Net Assets $90,244

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,450
Expenses
$19,033
Net Income
$59,417
Net Assets
$81,350
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,446
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,350
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $81,350

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$23,196
Expenses
$18,660
Net Income
$4,536
Net Assets
$21,933
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,195
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,933
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,933

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$36,271
Expenses
$25,394
Net Income
$10,877
Net Assets
$17,397
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,270
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,397
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,397

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$9,329
Expenses
$3,337
Net Income
$5,992
Net Assets
$6,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,329
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 $6,520
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,520

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$200
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$200
Net Assets
$528
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $200
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 $528
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $528

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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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.
2003

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.
2002

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.
2001

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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