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National Society to Prevent Blindness

Public charity
DBA: % KAREN HARTMAN
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-3667121

About

We prevent blindness and preserve sight across ALL AGE spectrums and multiple eye conditions. We focus on improving the nation's vision and eye health by educating the american public on the importance of taking care of their EYES and vision, by promoting advances in public health systems of care that support eye health needs, and by advocating for public policy that emphasizes early detection and access to appropriate eye care.

In care of Karen Hartman

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
133
Volunteers
250

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-03-31
Revenue
$14.7M
Expenses
$5.8M
Assets
$29.2M
Liabilities
$1.5M

Financial history

$14.7M$7.4M$0
171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $14.7M · Avg: $6.4M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$91K
Grants Given
$47K
NATIONAL SOCIETY TO PREVENT BLINDNESS
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Address

225 W Wacker DR STE 400
Chicago, IL, 60606-132

Governance

Voting board members22
Independent members22
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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