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North Central Sight Services Inc

EIN 24-0814118 · Williamsport, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CREATE SUSTAINABLE, PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS, AND EMPLOYMENT THAT ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH UNIQUE VISUAL CAPABILITIES. WE FOSTER POSITIVE CHANGE, AWARENESS, AND ADVOCACY WHILE REMOVING BARRIERS.

Income
$10.4 million
Spending
$10.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
54
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$212,380, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $725,982 spent. PROGRAM SERVICES - TO PROVIDE ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LOSING THEIR SIGHT TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOME. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF ADJUSTMENTS TO BLINDNESS SERVICES DEFINED BY THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL DEALING WITH VISION LOSS. OUR SCREENING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT GOOD EYE HEALTH AND SAFETY, CONDUCT VISION SCREENINGS DESIGNED TO DETECT SYMPTOMS THAT MAY INDICATE VISION PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS AND PREVENT THE NEEDLESS LOSS OF VISION. OUR REMEDIAL EYE CARE PROGRAM ASSISTS CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE DISCOUNTED EYEWEAR AND OBTAIN AN EYE EXAMINATION. OUR VISION CLINIC PROVIDES FREE EYE EXAMINATIONS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED.
  2. $7.7 million spent. EMPLOYMENT- BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ASSOCIATES ARE PROVIDED WITH A VARIETY OF QUALITY EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS, PAID SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE MINIMUM WAGE WHILE RECEIVING THE SAME BENEFIT PACKAGE AS OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF ASSOCIATES. OUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL IS TO CREATE A WORK ENVIORNMENT THAT HELPS PROMOTE A POSITIVE IMAGE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND BOOST SELF-ESTEEM. OUR GOAL IS TO MAXIMIZE THE INDIVIDUAL'S CAPABILITY AND WHERE POSSIBLE, PROMOTE FROM WITHIN.
  3. $826,213 spent. COMMERCIAL BUSINESS - TO PROVIDE SALES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND MARKETING SUPPORT TO EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CUSTOMERS, EDUCATING THEM ABOUT SERVICES, PROJECTS, AND THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1957.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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