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Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness

EIN 36-2167746 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ISPB AIMS TO REDUCE PREVENTABLE CAUSES OF BLINDNESS BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE NECESSITY FOR AND THE METHODS OF PREVENTING BLINDNESS BY ATTENDING HEALTH FAIRS AND PRESENTATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY, ENSURING ACCESS TO EYE CARE, FUNDING RESEARCH, AND PROVIDING LOW VISION EQUIPMENT TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD IT.

Income
$612,107
Spending
$413,915
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
117.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 81%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 117.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 133% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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 March 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. $200,953 spent. PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION - INFORMING THE PUBLIC (ESPECIALLY IN LOW INCOME AND UNDER INSURED AREAS) ABOUT THE BASIC FACTS OF EYE CARE, HEALTH AND SAFETY THROUGH GRASS ROOTS EFFORTS INCLUDING HEALTH FAIRS AND PRESENTATIONS. WE ALSO ASSIST IN FINDING ACCESS TO QUALITY EYE CARE AND SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT INSURED. PROVIDING SEED GRANTS TO YOUNG, UP AND COMING RESEARCHERS AT ACCREDITED UNIVERSITIES IN ILLINOIS. ISPB PROVIDES FUNDS TO ENCOURAGE MEDICAL STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, GRADUATE STUDENTS, AND FELLOWS TO FIND CURES AND CAUSES OF EYE DISEASE.
  2. $132,761 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE - PROMOTING VISION SCREENING AND EXAMS FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF EYE TROUBLE AMONG ALL ILLINOIS RESIDENTS.
  3. $30,618 spent. EYEGLASSES/LOW VISION AIDS - PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH EYEGLASSES/LOW VISION AIDS THEY CANNOT AFFORD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ILLINOIS LOW VISION CLINICS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 March 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 1933.

    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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