Nonprofit · EIN 27-0704299
KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC
Also known as KCFEC
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $162,888 | $213,198 | -$50,310 | $245,155 | $4,607 | $240,548 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $246,219 | $283,039 | -$36,820 | $286,304 | $5,191 | $281,113 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $164,430 | $249,647 | -$85,217 | $316,527 | $3,805 | $312,722 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $310,988 | $146,203 | $164,785 | $348,942 | $0 | $348,942 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $173,837
- Program service revenue
- $476
- Investment income
- $2,022
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,198
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$12,518
- Net income from gaming
- -$929
- Other revenue
- -$13,447
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $76,943
- Other salaries and wages
- $55,225
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $144,959
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,975
- Travel
- $2,552
- Depreciation
- $5,855
- Program services (functional)
- $90,097
- Management and general (functional)
- $68,081
- Fundraising (functional)
- $55,020
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $286,304
- Total assets, end of year
- $245,155
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,607
- Net assets, end of year
- $240,548
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,763
- Publicly traded securities
- $134,515
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $230,548
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,000
- Gross receipts
- $215,435
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 52
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlin Dempsey | Executive Director 5.5.25-12.31.25 Trustee or director | 40 | $52,769 | $3,345 |
| Birju Solanki | Executive Director 1.1.25-1.17.25 Trustee or director | 40 | $20,829 | $0 |
| John Burton | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Tippin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlynn Castle | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Burton | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Aukamp | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Weiser | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaTonya Rogers | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maninder Pabla | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Spencer Noyes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birju Solanki | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $61,950 | $5,210 |
| John Burton | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Burton | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Tippin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lora Mizell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Neel Gupta | Board Member 1.1.24-3.31.24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Calltharp | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlynn Castle | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maninder Pabla | Board Member 9.1.24-12.31.24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LaTonya Rogers | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Nagel | Board Member 3.1.24-12.31.24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birju Solanki | Executive Director | 40 | $59,000 | $1,700 |
| Neel Gupta | Board Member | 2 | $2,200 | $0 |
| Carlynn Castle | Board President | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Burton | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Tippin | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Calltharp | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Selig-Votaw | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Nelson-Morgan | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LaTonya Rogers | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Anderson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Leigh Gregory | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Sohn | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Evelyn Deck | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birju Solanki | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $49,000 |
| Carlynn Castle | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| John Burton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Neel Gupta | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Megan Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Susan Calltharp | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Eve Deck | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Kyle Sohn | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Erin Leigh Gregory | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Lora Mizell | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Andrew Tippin | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 705 VIRGINIA AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64106-1744
- In care of
- % BIRJU SOLANKI
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dr John Burton, 705 Virginia Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64106
- Signed the 990
- Dr John Burton, Board President
- Phone
- (816) 298-6185
- Website
- www.kcfreeeyeclinic.org
- 990-N for 2015 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Birju Solanki, 221 W 48th Street Apt 805, Kansas City MO 64112. Mailing address: 705 Virginia Avenue, Kansas City MO 64106.
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Mission
The mission of the Kansas City Free Eye Clinic is to provide accessible, high-quality eye care services and corrective lenses to communities in need in the Kansas City metro.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, KCFEC experienced a year of growth and preparation for our biggest year ever. In 2025, KCFEC hired a new Executive Director who brings over 10 years of experience working with our service population and right in our clinic's neighborhood. A new Program and Clinic Manager was hired in June; she brings an MSW and 5 years in domestic violence and animal welfare services. With these leadership changes, KCFEC reduced barriers to service by removing the pre-application process, removing verification and hosting more clinics around the city than ever before - 30 clinics at our physical clinic, 14 off-site clinics, 17 screening events and 45 order/pick-up days. In 2025, KCFEC provided 459 eye exams, and 622 pairs of glasses. The KCFEC team prepared for 2026: 1000 patients by increasing program partnerships and growing our current relationship with the Kansas City Public Library to bring vision care directly into the community. Volunteers provided 521.5 hours of service and $21,403 of economic impact.Expenses $90,097 · revenue $476
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0704299
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $245,155
- Income (IRS master file)
- $215,435
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $162,888 | $213,198 | $245,155 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $246,219 | $283,039 | $286,304 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $164,430 | $249,647 | $316,527 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $310,988 | $146,203 | $348,942 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Birju Solanki Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-0704299).
Questions about KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC
- What is the EIN of KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC is 27-0704299.
- Is KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dr John Burton.
- Who are the officers and directors of KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,769 (Kaitlin Dempsey, Executive Director 5.5.25-12.31.25).
- How much revenue does KANSAS CITY FREE EYE CLINIC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $162,888, expenses of $213,198 and total assets of $245,155 at year end.
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