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Eye Surgeons International

EIN 93-3466097 · Napa, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

This organization raises funds from the public to provide and facilitate vision saving medical care to underserved people in the USA and abroad via volunteer ophthalmologists optometrists and supporting staff who provide direct care as well as train local providers. We provide necessary equipment medications and supplies. We provide charitable care directly and educate local caregivers of underserved people. We support other nonprofits with infrastructure in place especially in foreign countries.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$48,759
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
29

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

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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 2 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $15,129 spent. Planning and development for modernizing the Zimba Eye Care facility in Zimba Zambia. This facility will provide emergency care for traumatic eye injuries as well as care for chronic debilitating eye disease. Consensus among volunteer doctors and local staff for engagement of Engineering Ministries for planning and design of a healthcare clinic that will expand medical and surgical care for local people. The facility will also be a regional site for educating Zambian eye doctors and health care providers.
  2. $21,307 spent. Providing hands-on care both medical and surgical to patients in an underserved area in southern Zambia by volunteer surgeons and allied health care workers including registered nurses and ophthalmic technicians along with students and other volunteers. Providing modern ophthalmic instruments and training staff on how to use the instruments; training nursing and support staff on how to assist in the operating room.
  3. $2,315 spent. Global Eye Summit to develop an educational plan for young eye doctors who are in training and to raise awareness about what has been accomplished and what is needed for the educational and healthcare programs at the Zimba facility

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 May 2024.

    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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