New Eyes for the Needy Inc
New Eyes provides the transformative tool of eyeglasses to children and adults facing financial challenges in the United States.
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New Eyes for the Needy purchases new prescription eyeglasses through a voucher program for children and adults in the United States who cannot afford glasses on their own. New Eyes accepts, recycles and distributes donated glasses for poor people overseas.
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Mission
New Eyes provides the transformative tool of eyeglasses to children and adults facing financial challenges in the United States.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show New Eyes for the Needy Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1934, it is among the oldest youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNew Eyes for the Needy Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Short Hills, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1934 and has been operating for 92 years. Its EIN is 221539720. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $941K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
New Eyes for the Needy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 221539720. 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.
New Eyes for the Needy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
New Eyes for the Needy Inc is located in Short Hills, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1934 and has been active for 92 years.
Based on official tax filings, New Eyes for the Needy Inc has $941K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
New Eyes for the Needy Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $941K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for New Eyes for the Needy Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, New Eyes for the Needy 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
New Eyes for the Needy purchases new prescription eyeglasses through a voucher program for children and adults in the United States who cannot afford glasses on their own. New Eyes accepts, recycles and distributes donated glasses for poor people overseas. New Eyes for the Needy Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1934.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $941K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to New Eyes for the Needy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 221539720, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 47 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1934
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about New Eyes for the Needy Inc
- What is New Eyes for the Needy Inc?
- New Eyes for the Needy Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Short Hills, United States. New Eyes for the Needy purchases new prescription eyeglasses through a voucher program for children and adults in the United States who cannot afford glasses on their own. New Eyes accepts, recycles and distributes donated glasses for poor people overseas.
- When was New Eyes for the Needy Inc founded?
- New Eyes for the Needy Inc was founded in 1934.
- Who leads New Eyes for the Needy Inc?
- Jean Gajano serves as Executive Director.
- Where is New Eyes for the Needy Inc located?
- Headquartered in Short Hills, NJ, United States. The charity operates in 32 countries.
- What is New Eyes for the Needy Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is New Eyes for the Needy Inc trustworthy?
- New Eyes for the Needy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 New Eyes for the Needy Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 221539720.
- What is New Eyes for the Needy Inc's website?
- http://www.new-eyes.org