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Onesight

EIN 31-1385607 · Mason, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OneSight is a leading global nonprofit 501(c)(3)organization dedicated to creating a world where lack of access to vision care is no longer a barrier to human achievement and potential. From one-day charitable clinics, serving those with acute need, to long-term self-sustaining access points. OneSight delivers quality eye exams and glasses to underserved populations throughout the United States and communities around the world. Over the past 30 years, the organization has served over 10 million patients in more than 50 countries.

Income
$11.8 million
Spending
$9.5 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
27.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7,396

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $4.3 million spent. Sustainable Programs - In addition to conducting temporary clinics, OneSight provides grants to enable like-minded partners to build permanent infrastructure and develop sustainable vision care solutions that will provide on-going access to affordable, high quality vision care to unserved or underserved communities around the world. (Expenses $ 20,063 including grants of $) Other Charitable Programs - OneSight partners with other like-minded organizations to provide donations of Inventory including Frames, Readers, Lenses, Completed Eyewear and Sunglasses to be used in charitable vision clinics held by partner organizations.
  2. $3.3 million spent. Vision Clinics - each year OneSight volunteers hand-deliver free vision care and eyewear to thousands of adults and children. OneSight works closely with local governments, health care officials and independent doctors of Optometry & Ophthalmology to ensure each clinic runs smoothly and local recipients receive the best possible care. Patients receive a thorough optical exam by licensed eye doctors and eyewear is provided. Sunglasses are provided to those not needing a prescription.
  3. $1.2 million spent. Indirect Programs - Local OneSight Volunteers help those in need in local communities through in-store programs. Throughout the year, OneSight volunteer doctors and employees from participating EssilorLuxottica stores provide free eyewear to recipients pre-selected by local charities based on visual and financial need. Changing Life Through Lenses (CLTL) empowers others to serve in their own communities by providing resources, best practices and other means of support to activate vision clinics for children in need across the US. (Expenses $ 20,063 including grants of $) Other Charitable Programs - OneSight partners with other like-minded organizations to provide donations of Inventory including Frames, Readers, Lenses, Completed Eyewear and Sunglasses to be used in charitable vision clinics held by partner organizations.
  4. $20,063 spent. Other Charitable Programs - OneSight partners with other like-minded organizations to provide donations of Inventory including Frames, Readers, Lenses, Completed Eyewear and Sunglasses to be used in charitable vision clinics held by partner organizations.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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