named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
AZ Lions Mobile Eye Unit
Provides free or low-cost eye exams by an ophthalmologist via a mobile unit, offering prescriptions for glasses.
Closing the Gap on Children’s Vision Screening Program
Provides in-school eye exams and glasses for low-income students with no vision insurance or those on AHCCCS, primarily in Maricopa County.
Eye Surgeries
Offers a range of surgical procedures for common eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachment, as well as more complex procedures.
Eyeglass Prescriptions
Provides comprehensive eye exams and accurate, personalized prescriptions for eyeglasses for various visual impairments.
Frame Repair / Replacement
Offers services to fix broken frames, loose hinges, and other common issues, and provides stylish and affordable replacement frames.
Hearing Aids
Provides an application process for hearing aids.
Pediatric Hearing Application
Provides an application process for pediatric hearing assistance.
Vision Screenings
Provides comprehensive eye screenings to detect potential vision problems early, including common conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, glaucoma, and cataracts.
activities · 2 groups
what they do
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Vision Screening and Eyeglasses Provision 4 activities
- Comprehensive Eye Exams and Vision ScreeningsConducts free or low-cost comprehensive eye exams and vision screenings to detect refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, and to provide glasses prescriptions. Services are delivered through mobile clinics and school-based events across Arizona, including in Maricopa County.
- Free or Low-Cost Comprehensive Eye Exams and PrescriptionsProvides free or low-cost comprehensive eye exams conducted by ophthalmologists to identify refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, and delivers glasses prescriptions. These services are offered directly and through school-based initiatives, with 438 students in Maricopa County receiving exams and glasses as of December 31, 2024.
- Mobile Eye Clinic ServicesOperates mobile eye clinic visits across Arizona, providing accessible vision care directly in communities. Conducted 10 mobile clinic visits in 2024, including school-based screenings and distribution of glasses to students.
- Mobile and Community-Based Vision Screening and Eye CareConducts mobile eye clinic visits and vision screening events across Arizona communities, including at schools, to detect vision problems and provide access to eye care. In 2024, conducted visits in 10 Arizona communities and held screenings at 25 Maricopa County schools between December 2023 and April 2024.
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Comprehensive Vision Care Services 4 activities
- Eye Surgery Services and TreatmentProvides surgical treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and rare or complex eye conditions using advanced techniques. Offers customized treatment plans and patient education resources on pre- and post-operative care.
- Eye Surgery Services for Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Complex Eye ConditionsProvides surgical treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and rare or hard-to-treat eye diseases using advanced techniques and technology. Includes development of customized treatment plans and provision of educational resources on pre- and post-operative care.
- Eyeglass Repair and Replacement ServicesOffers repair services for broken eyeglass frames and loose hinges using high-quality materials and techniques, and provides replacement frames when eyewear is beyond repair. Includes assistance in selecting new frames and guidance on lens options tailored to individual prescriptions.
- Frame Repair and Replacement ServicesProvides repair services for broken eyeglass frames, loose hinges, and other common issues, using high-quality materials and techniques. Offers replacement frames for eyewear that cannot be repaired, along with assistance in selecting new frames and lens options tailored to individual prescriptions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$556K
Contributions & grants$127K23%
Program service revenue$371K67%
Investment income$48K9%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$684K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$277K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.65M
Cash$214K
Investments$0
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$1.64M
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATRINA FROST | Executive Dir. | 40 | $19K |
board members · 13
- AL BOECK — Treasurer
- CARL ANDERSON — Director
- CHERIE MOSSING — Director
- DAVID PRYCE — Vice President
- DONNA HARRIS — Secretary
- GRACE MILLER — ASST TREASURER
- JAMES STERENBERG — SIGHT CHAIR
- JIM FROST — Director
- MARK GENZ — Director
- REYNESS PRICE — Director
- RICHARD LIEBHABER — Director
- RON SMITH — President
- SHELIA BRUCE — Director
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Lions Club of Arizona Network — Arizona Lions Vision and Hearing is associated with the Lions Club of Arizona, indicating membership in the broader Lions Club network.
- Lions Clubs International Network — Member organization affiliated with Lions Clubs International.
- Lions Clubs International Partner — Inspired by Helen Keller's call to be "Knights of the Blind" over 100 years ago, indicating a historical and ongoing commitment to sight preservation aligned with the Lions Clubs International mission.
- Lions KidSight USA Network — Participates in the Lions KidSight USA program for children's vision screening.
- Vitalyst Health Foundation Funder — Provided a three-year grant to support in-school eye exams, acuity screenings, and provision of glasses for low-income students and those on AHCCCS in Maricopa County.