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Association of Lens Crafters Leaseholding Doctors Inc

EIN 31-1223570 · Raleigh, NC

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ASSOCIATION OF LEASE-HOLDING LENSCRAFTERS DOCTORS IS A NON-PROFIT TRADE ASSOCIATION FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF NETWORKING AND EDUCATING DOCTORS PROVIDING EYE HEALTHCARE NEXT TO LENSCRAFTERS, THE WORLDS LARGEST OPTICAL PROVIDER, AND COMMUNICATING AND FOSTERING UNDERSTANDING IN AN ORGANIZED WAY TO THE LEASEHOLDER LENSCRAFTERS. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE AN ANNUAL MEETING FOR THE MEMBERS WHICH IS A FIVE DAY EVENT WHICH OFFERS EDUCATION, CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR STATE REQUIREMENT LICENSURE, NETWORKING, AND EXCHANGE OF IDEAS WITH THE VENDOR SUPPLIERS, ALONG WITH A HIGHER LEVEL MORE CONCERTED COMMUNICATION AND IDEAS EXCHANGE WITH THE LEASEHOLDER LENSCRAFTERS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADDED TO IT'S MISSION ITS SUPPORT OF ONE SIGHT, A NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS FREE EYE CARE AND EYEWEAR TO THE DISADVANTAGED AND THE NEEDY IN THE US AND ABROAD. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, AND COMMUNICATION WHICH W

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Employees
4
Highest pay
$144,205, managing dir

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 November 2024.

    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 February 2010.

    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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