SEE International reports that it is a humanitarian organization that works in more than 40 developing countries to bring medical volunteers and local doctors and clinics together to improve access to eye care and surgery. The organization states that it provides public education, supplies, and clinical training to local healthcare providers to make eye care accessible and self-sufficient. In 2018, SEE International reports that it performed 86,000 eye exams and 40,000 eye surgeries in 44 countries.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, SEE International's program expenses were:
International clinics |
$92,344,244 |
Santa Barbara Vision Care |
$986,515 |
Education |
$319,375 |
United States |
$161,127 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$93,811,261 |
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Chief Executive
Randal Avolio, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$234,579
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Chair of the Board
Scott Groff
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Executive Officer, Repeated Signal Solutions, Inc.
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Board Size
16
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Paid Staff Size
27
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $93,272,615 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on SEE International's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Source of Funds |
Donated medical services |
$74,155,073 |
Donated medical supplies and equipment |
$17,422,161 |
Contributions |
$1,686,165 |
Memberships |
$55,600 |
Program service revenue |
$41,527 |
In-kind donations - other |
$9,523 |
Special events, net |
($307) |
Investment income, net |
($938,003) |
Total Income |
$92,431,739 |
- Programs: 98%
- Administrative: 2%
- Fundraising: Less than 1%
Total Income |
$92,431,739 |
Program expenses |
$93,811,261 |
Fundraising expenses |
$862,724 |
Administrative expenses |
$1,341,227 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$96,015,212 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-3,583,473 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$19,464,414 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-3,690 |
Ending Net Assets |
$15,877,251 |
Total Liabilities |
$227,443 |
Total Assets |
$16,104,694 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a loss on disposal of assets.
Note 2: According to SEE International's 2018 audited financial statements, the organization received $91,586,757 in contributed goods and services including donated medical services ($74,155,073), medical supplies and equipment ($17,422,161), and other services ($9,523).