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Sight Learning

Sight Learning

Irvine, CA
Tax ID46-1895187

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About this organization

Revenue

$4,800

Expenses

$4,341

Website

sightlearning.com

Mission

Provide reading glasses to needy children

About

Sight Learning has collected and donated over 20,000 eyeglasses to visually impaired students around the world. The founder of Sight Learning, Yash Gupta, was a high school student when he started this organization. Awards include: 1. CNN Hero (2013); 2. 2012 Daily Points of Life Award Winner; 3. 2013 Hasbro/Generation On Community Action Hero; 4. 2013 We Are Family Foundation Global Teen Leader; 5. ABC Cool Kids; 6. KNX 1070 News Radio Hero; 7. Norwood High School Pride of the Pack Award 2011; 8. Presidential Volunteer Service Award (2011), (2012), (2013) awarded by President Obama; 9. Presidents Academic Fitness Award - awarded by former President George W. Bush; 10. and many more awards, commendations and volunteer activities, including Boy Scouts of America, founder of nonprofit Sight Learning, and recognized by District Attorneys Office, School District and more.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Provide reading glasses to needy children”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Provide reading glasses to needy children”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CA.
  • As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 0 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are less than $100,000.
  • Revenue is less than $100,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $459.
  • The compensation of the CEO of the organization is not based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 2 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2014.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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