EIN 83-2120390

Saving Sight and Sound

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
State
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To provide funding in support to find therapies to prevent blindness in those with usher syndrome.we funded grants to the university of Iowa center for advancement, with funds being directed to the university of Iowa institute for vision research and the usher challenge matching program. To raise awareness and funding for treatments for usher syndrome, the most common genetic cause of combined deaf-blindness.
Total revenues
$31,114
2022
Total expenses
$50,908
2022
Total assets
$49,192
2022
Num. employees
0
2020

Program areas at Saving Sight and Sound

To provide funding in support to find therapies to prevent blindness in those with usher syndrome.we funded grants to the university of Iowa center for advancement, with funds being directed to the university of Iowa institute for vision research and the usher challenge matching program.
To provide funding for assistive listening devices to children with hearing loss in florida.we funded grants to sertoma speech and hearing foundation of Florida, Inc.

Grants made by Saving Sight and Sound

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Univ of Iowa Center for AdvancementFunding for Research for Treatments of Blindness in Usher Syndrome.$124,000
Sertoma Speech and Hearing Foundation of FloridaFunding for Hearing Aids and Audiology Services for Children in Florida.$31,164

Who funds Saving Sight and Sound

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Mary and Bob Sierra Family FoundationTo Provide Funds for General Operating Needs of Organization.$3,000
Henderson Family FoundationCharitable Contribution$2,500
The Esr FoundationTo Raise Awareness and Funding for Research and Development of Cures for Vision Loss Associated With Usher Syndrome$500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Saving Sight and Sound

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa H WilkersonTreasurer$0
Kelly HughesVice President$0
Wallace G WilkerosnPresident$0
Sierra IIIVice President$0

Financials for Saving Sight and Sound

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,266
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$29,834
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$14
Total revenues$31,114

Form 990s for Saving Sight and Sound

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-15990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
Data update history
June 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 17, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Rooms To Go Foundation
September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Henderson Family Foundation
September 23, 2021
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Seaman Family Foundation
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
217 S Cedar Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
Metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Website URL
savingsightandsound.org/ 
Phone
(813) 235-5685
IRS details
EIN
83-2120390
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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