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Nonprofit · EIN 43-0766234

LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC

Tax-exempt · JEFFERSON CTY, MO 65109

Financials

$995K$771K2022$914K$586K2023$792K$499K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$792,233$498,502$293,731$2,309,800$209,740$2,100,060
September 30, 2024990$913,818$585,994$327,824$1,996,837$162,675$1,834,162
September 30, 2023990$994,938$771,487$223,451$1,638,865$132,527$1,506,338
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,650
Program service revenue
$710,516
Investment income
$29,915
Other revenue
$41,152

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$120,048
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$203,903
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$20,942
Depreciation
$4,330
Program services (functional)
$279,471
Management and general (functional)
$219,031

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,996,837
Total assets, end of year
$2,309,800
Total liabilities, end of year
$209,740
Net assets, end of year
$2,100,060
Land, buildings and equipment
$45,036
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,948,000
Net assets with donor restrictions
$152,060
Gross receipts
$792,233
Employees
11
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1956
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
MELISSA ANDERSONDIRECTOR/SUP
Officer
20$0$68,947
WALT HAMERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AARON HOEFFLINGMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIE MOSHERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DON NOLANDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LEWIS RICEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DON SOPHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE WINKELERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
MELISSA ANDERSONDIRECTOR/SUP
Officer
20$0$66,938
WAYNE CUNNINGHAMMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WALT HAMERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DONNA JUNGERMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIE MOSHERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DON NOLANDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DON SOPHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE WINKELERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
MELISSA ANDERSONDIRECTOR/SUPERV
Officer
20$0$64,863
WALT HAMERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JENNIE MOSHERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEORGE WINKELERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DON NOLANDVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WAYNE CUNNINGHAMMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAT SCOTTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DON SOPHSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
615 HOWERTON CT, JEFFERSON CTY, MO 65109-6806
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
WALT HAMER, 615 HOWERTON COURT, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109
Signed the 990
DON SOPH, SECRETARY
Phone
(573) 751-3369
Return prepared by
EVERS & COMPANY CPA'S LLC

Mission

REHABILITATION OF THE BLIND, ALLOWING THEM TO BE SELF-SUPPORTING

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MO BLIND, INC. IS AN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND. THE ASSOCIATION TRAINS AND SUPERVISES THE MISSOURI BLIND AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING, REPAIRING, AND MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT AT THE VENDING FACILITIES THAT ARE OPERATED BY THE MO BLIND. THE ASSOCIATION GIVES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTENDED TRAINING AND UPWARD MOBILITY. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO HAS A MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICE THAT HANDLES ALL OF THE ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING FOR THE VENDING FACILITIES.
    Expenses $121,731 · revenue $410,366
  • LIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MO BLIND, INC. HAS ORGANIZATION MANAGED FACILITIES. THESE SITES ARE MANAGED BY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE REVENUES AND EXPENSES FROM THESE SITES ARE ALL THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MO BLIND, INC. THESE INCLUDE SALES OF GOODS, INVENTORY, LIABILITY INSURANCE, ETC.
    Expenses $157,740 · revenue $300,150

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-0766234
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
1951
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,309,800
Income (IRS master file)
$792,233

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$792,233$498,502$2,309,800XML
990September 2024$913,818$585,994$1,996,837XML
990September 2023$994,938$771,487$1,638,865XML
990September 2022$832,892$624,780$1,363,290IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

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 43-0766234).

Questions about LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC

What is the EIN of LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC is 43-0766234.
Is LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
Are donations to LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC 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 LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names WALT HAMER.
Who are the officers and directors of LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LIONS BUSINESS OPPERTUNITIES FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $792,233, expenses of $498,502 and total assets of $2,309,800 at year end.

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