Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
The rocky mountain lions eye bank's mission is to fulfill the wishes of eye donors and their families to help another overcome blindness through transplantation and research. Our …
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The mission of the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank is to fulfill the wishes of eye donors and their families to help another overcome blindness.
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Mission
The rocky mountain lions eye bank's mission is to fulfill the wishes of eye donors and their families to help another overcome blindness through transplantation and research. Our dedication to this mission allows eye, organ and tissue donors in colorado and wyoming to provide over 2,500 sight-restorative transplants each year.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- 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 + methodologyRocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank is a registered health nonprofit based in Aurora, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 840890204. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840890204. 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.
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% 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.
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank is located in Aurora, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% 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.
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank 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 large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank. 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, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
The mission of the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank is to fulfill the wishes of eye donors and their families to help another overcome blindness. Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $7M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840890204, 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.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIONS EYE BANK 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 49 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 · 1982
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
- What is Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank?
- Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Aurora, United States. The mission of the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank is to fulfill the wishes of eye donors and their families to help another overcome blindness.
- When was Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank founded?
- Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank?
- Glenn Stanko serves as President.
- Where is Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank located?
- Headquartered in Aurora, CO, United States.
- What is Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank trustworthy?
- Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 840890204.
- What is Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank's website?
- http://www.corneas.org