LIONS VISION SERVICES A SOUTH CAROLINA CHARITY

EIN: 237105526 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

COLUMBIA, SC

Total Revenue
$1,376,011
Total Expenses
$936,327
Total Assets
$2,769,705
Net Assets
$2,608,924
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
DANIEL PROHASKA
Phone
8037961304
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LIONS VISION SERVICES A SOUTH CAROLINA CHARITY, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 74% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $440K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

LIONS VISION SERVICES EMPOWERS THE UNDER-SERVED BLIND AND VISUALLY- IMPAIRED IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO LIVE SAFE, MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLING LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $501,715 Revenue: $196,129

THE AFFORDABLE EYE SURGERY PROGRAM REPRESENTS THE LARGEST PORTION OF LVS EXPENSES AND OPERATIONS. LVS MAINTAINS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE, INCLUSIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE EYE SURGERY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN...

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THE AFFORDABLE EYE SURGERY PROGRAM REPRESENTS THE LARGEST PORTION OF LVS EXPENSES AND OPERATIONS. LVS MAINTAINS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE, INCLUSIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE EYE SURGERY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CRITICAL SIGHT-SAVING SERVICES THAT TREAT A NUMBER OF EYE DISEASES. NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE FIGURES IS ADDITIONAL IN-KIND INCOME AND IN-KIND EXPENSE OF 870,973 PROVIDED TO AND USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR DISCOUNTED SURGERY SERVICES ACHIEVED THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH OVER 80 OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, AND SURGERY CENTERS AROUND THE STATE.

Program 2
Expenses: $29,487

THE SANTEE BLIND FISHING EVENT IS A RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, QUALITY-OF- LIFE ENHANCING EVENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BLINDNESS OR VISION LOSS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. LVS PROVIDES A WEEKEND RETREAT IN...

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THE SANTEE BLIND FISHING EVENT IS A RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, QUALITY-OF- LIFE ENHANCING EVENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BLINDNESS OR VISION LOSS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. LVS PROVIDES A WEEKEND RETREAT IN THE SANTEE REGION WHERE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE SIMILAR SHARED LIFE EXPERIENCES AND PARTICIPATE IN A CATCH-AND-RELEASE FISHING TOURNAMENT. EXPENSES FOR THE PROGRAM COVER FOOD, LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, AND EQUIPMENT FOR CLIENTS AND VOLUNTEERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $251,101

THE AFFORDABLE EYEWEAR PROGRAM PROVIDES EYEGLASSES TO RESIDENTS WITH A DEMONSTRATABLE FINANCIAL NEED AND NO OTHER RESOURCES, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, TO PAY FOR THESE SERVICES. LVS WILL PROVIDE A BASIC...

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THE AFFORDABLE EYEWEAR PROGRAM PROVIDES EYEGLASSES TO RESIDENTS WITH A DEMONSTRATABLE FINANCIAL NEED AND NO OTHER RESOURCES, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, TO PAY FOR THESE SERVICES. LVS WILL PROVIDE A BASIC PAIR OF SINGLE OR LINED BIFOCAL LENSES AT NO COST TO THE CLIENT. SOME OTHER BASIS TYPES OF EYEWEAR DEVICES MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF A LICENSED EYECARE PROFRESSIONAL. CLIENTS WILL BE REFERRED TO A LOCAL OPTOMETRIST IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY ESTABLISHED A PROVIDER TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE PRESCRIPTION. THE LVS EYEGLASSES PROGRAM CURRENTLY PRIORITIZES APPLICATIONS FROM AREAS WHERE THERE IS NO ACTIVE LIONS CLUB. INQUIRIES FROM RESIDENTS IN AREAS NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORTED BY THIS PROGRAM WILL BE REFERRED TO THE NEAREST LIONS CLUB FOR ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION TO THE DIRECT SERVICES WE PROVIDE, LVS CONDUCTS AN ARRAY OF HEALTH AWARENESS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND LIONS CLUB RELATED ACTIVITIES WHICH ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION AND ELEVATE THE ROLE OF EYECARE IN CREATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS. THESE EDUCATIONAL, SUPPORTIVE, COALITION BUILDING, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS STRENGTHEN THE CORE OF ALL LVS PROGRAMS IN OUR PURSUIT OF ENDING BLINDNESS IN POVERTY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,335,759
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $40,251
Other Revenue $1
TOTAL REVENUE $1,376,011

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $308,728
Fundraising Expenses $102,367
Program Expenses $799,063
Other Expenses $579,599
TOTAL EXPENSES $936,327

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,376,011 $791,800 +0.7%
Expenses $936,327 $770,861 +0.2%
Net Income $439,684 $20,939 +20.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
4
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$155,168
Total Directors
15
$79,768
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANIEL PROHASKA PRESIDENT & 1.00
Officer Director
$79,768 $0 $79,768
WINN FITZGERALD EXECUTIVE VP 1.00
Officer
$75,400 $0 $75,400
EVERETTE HAIR CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM BARBARE VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCUS HUNTER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN MCFADDEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY ODELL PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN AKERMAN BEARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAW DRUMMOND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE LIGHTFOOT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY MCCLARY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK MCLANE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY SEDGWICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EARLENE CORROTHERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,376,011 $936,327 $2,769,705 $439,684
2024 $791,800 $770,861 $2,179,379 $20,939
2023 $807,902 $620,107 $1,906,310 $187,795
2022 $528,915 $440,078 $1,582,235 $88,837
2022 $528,915 $440,078 $1,582,235 $88,837
2021 $544,771 $410,780 $1,700,508 $133,991
2021 $544,771 $410,780 $1,700,508 $133,991
2020 $252,154 $331,515 $1,378,814 $-79,361
2019 $268,430 $354,658 $1,430,100 $-86,228
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