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Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc

To preserve and restore the gift of sight by providing free ophthalmic examinations, operations, and medications to the less fortunate of our community.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc

For the past half century Lions Eye Foundation has come to the aid of needy and uninsured residents of Northern California and the entire state of Nevada requiring eye surgeries. Sponsored by local community-based lions clubs, LEF has grown the initial 19 member clubs to over 300 member clubs representing approximately 10,000 individual members.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
G41Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

To preserve and restore the gift of sight by providing free ophthalmic examinations, operations, and medications to the less fortunate of our community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G41Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.86%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1954, it predates 92% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its EIN is 941676055. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $687K in annual revenue. 95 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 941676055. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc has $687K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $687K in annual revenue. The organization has 95 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

For the past half century Lions Eye Foundation has come to the aid of needy and uninsured residents of Northern California and the entire state of Nevada requiring eye surgeries. Sponsored by local community-based lions clubs, LEF has grown the initial 19 member clubs to over 300 member clubs representing approximately 10,000 individual members. Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1954.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $687K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 941676055, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JO
John P••••
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 95 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 95 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1954
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc

What is Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc?
Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Francisco, United States. For the past half century Lions Eye Foundation has come to the aid of needy and uninsured residents of Northern California and the entire state of Nevada requiring eye surgeries. Sponsored by local community-based lions clubs, LEF has grown the initial 19 member clubs to over 300 member clubs representing approximately 10,000 individual members.
When was Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc founded?
Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc was founded in 1954.
Who leads Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc?
John Posey serves as Executive Dir..
Where is Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc trustworthy?
Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 941676055.
What is Lions Eye Foundation of California Nevada Inc's website?
http://www.lionseyefoundation.com