Nonprofit · EIN 43-1036995
MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Also known as SAVING SIGHT
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64153
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,003,722 | $10,937,692 | $66,030 | $14,406,648 | $2,314,091 | $12,092,557 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,565,698 | $10,026,792 | $538,906 | $13,740,712 | $2,063,896 | $11,676,816 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,243,791 | $10,616,850 | $626,941 | $12,953,318 | $2,345,575 | $10,607,743 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,561
- Program service revenue
- $10,201,146
- Investment income
- $291,022
- Net rental income
- $101,900
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $154,295
- Other revenue
- $486,993
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $86,200
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $525,085
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,210,032
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,744,587
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $170,348
- Travel
- $357,350
- Depreciation
- $266,058
- Program services (functional)
- $9,514,976
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,309,328
- Fundraising (functional)
- $113,388
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,740,712
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,406,648
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,314,091
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,092,557
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,407,126
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,875,294
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,092,557
- Gross receipts
- $11,357,385
- Employees
- 169
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1972
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TONY BAVUSO | CEO Officer | 35 | $186,624 | $216,100 | $26,971 |
| TINA LIVESAY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $141,244 | $94,200 | $26,511 |
| PATRICK GORE | CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $109,039 | $96,200 | $1,898 |
| ANNIE KUHL | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,027 | $0 | $35,035 |
| PATRICK MILLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SATTLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE WINKELER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY BOETTCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AL DOHMEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC VINCENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SLIGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERL HORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON CAMPBELL | VICE - PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PAT MARTCHINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS KREBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE OLDELEHR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TONY BAVUSO | CEO Officer | 35 | $190,837 | $199,750 | $19,110 |
| TINA LIVESAY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $149,280 | $87,100 | $24,873 |
| PATRICK GORE | CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $135,991 | $88,900 | $13,791 |
| ANNIE KUHL | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,994 | $0 | $42,669 |
| PATRICK MILLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SATTLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE WINKELER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY BOETTCHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AL DOHMEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC VINCENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SLIGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SCHAEPERKOETTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD SPIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TONY BAVUSO | CEO Officer | 35 | $169,712 | $14,568 |
| TINA LIVESAY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $143,316 | $13,985 |
| PATRICK GORE | CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $117,801 | $5,200 |
| ANNIE KUHL | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,236 | $12,915 |
| PATRICK MILLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SATTLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE WINKELER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY BOETTCHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AL DOHMEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC VINCENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SLIGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SCHAEPERKOETTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS KREBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIE MOSHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10560 N AMBASSADOR DR, KANSAS CITY, MO 64153-1278
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TONY BAVUSO, 10560 NW AMBASSADOR DRIVE 210, KANSAS CITY, MO 64153
- Signed the 990
- ANTONIO BAVUSO, CEO
- Phone
- (800) 753-2265
- Website
- WWW.SAVING-SIGHT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- UHY ADVISORS MIDWEST INC
Mission
THE VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO BE THE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP MODEL FOR HOW EYE BANKING AND CHARITABLE VISION SERVICES CAN MOST EFFECTIVELY SERVE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO BE AFFILIATED WITH THE MISSOURI LIONS BUT MAINTAINS ITS OWN SEPARATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (DIRECTORS). THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS BUSINESS IN MISSOURI, KANSAS AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS. SUPPORT AND REVENUES ARE PREDOMINANTLY EARNED FROM PROCESSING FEES AND PUBLIC SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- EYE BANK OPERATIONS - THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS EYE BANK OPERATIONS IN MISSOURI, KANSAS AND ILLINOIS TO RETRIEVE, PROCESS AND DISTRIBUTE THE HIGHEST QUALITY DONOR EYE TISSUE TO CORNEAL SURGEONS AND THEIR PATIENTS. PART OF ITS EYE BANK OPERATIONS INCLUDES ITS DONOR SERVICES CENTER WHICH IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING THE QUALITY AND CARE NEEDED TO HELP EYE AND TISSUE BANKS FACILITATE EACH DONOR'S GIFT BY SPEAKING WITH MEDICAL FACILITIES AND APPROACHING DONOR FAMILIES FOR CONSENT.Expenses $9,428,776 · revenue $10,201,146
- SUPPORT OF OCULAR RESEARCH AND OUTREACH - THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EYE TISSUE TO RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT WORK TO DETERMINE THE CAUSES OF EYE DISEASE AND TO FIND CURES FOR THESE DEBILITATING CONDITIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANT OPPORTUNITIES TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PERFORM OCULAR RESEARCH OR OUTREACH REGARDING OCULAR DISEASES.Expenses $86,200 · grants $86,200
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1036995
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,406,648
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,357,385
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,003,722 | $10,937,692 | $14,406,648 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,565,698 | $10,026,792 | $13,740,712 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,243,791 | $10,616,850 | $12,953,318 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,320,745 | $9,470,004 | $11,391,885 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 43-1036995).
Questions about MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION is 43-1036995.
- Is MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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 MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TONY BAVUSO.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $186,624 (TONY BAVUSO, CEO).
- How much revenue does MISSOURI LIONS EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,003,722, expenses of $10,937,692 and total assets of $14,406,648 at year end.
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