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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Financial Trends

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.

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Trantor Score

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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%
Key Indicators
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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