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Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund Inc.

EIN 04-2278062 • 501(c)3 • Belmont, MA

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Grants to medical and research facilities engaged in eye research.

43 Stewart TerraceBelmont, MA 02478

www.mlerfi.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.92x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

28th percentile

-5.0%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

52nd percentile

4.2%

Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-8.9%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$3,827,346

Up $154,605 (+4.2%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$939,500

Up $140,000 (+18%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$2,887,846

Up $14,605 (+0.5%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$1,024,397

Down $100,416 (-8.9%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,076,079

Up $239,315 (+29%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$51,682

Down $339,731 (-118%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $3,636,603Liabilities 2011: $1,889,701Net Assets 2011: $1,746,9022011Assets 2012: $0Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $3,577,143Liabilities 2013: $1,883,099Net Assets 2013: $1,694,0442013Assets 2014: $3,894,006Liabilities 2014: $2,012,390Net Assets 2014: $1,881,6162014Assets 2015: $3,789,807Liabilities 2015: $1,929,706Net Assets 2015: $1,860,1012015Assets 2016: $3,682,095Liabilities 2016: $1,844,444Net Assets 2016: $1,837,6512016Assets 2017: $2,893,965Liabilities 2017: $824,933Net Assets 2017: $2,069,0322017Assets 2018: $2,753,762Liabilities 2018: $1,052,681Net Assets 2018: $1,701,0812018Assets 2019: $2,668,575Liabilities 2019: $1,027,059Net Assets 2019: $1,641,5162019Assets 2020: $3,276,845Liabilities 2020: $1,650,553Net Assets 2020: $1,626,2922020Assets 2021: $2,310,712Liabilities 2021: $673,572Net Assets 2021: $1,637,1402021Assets 2022: $2,335,925Liabilities 2022: $643,504Net Assets 2022: $1,692,4212022Assets 2023: $2,807,277Liabilities 2023: $852,051Net Assets 2023: $1,955,2262023Assets 2024: $3,672,741Liabilities 2024: $799,500Net Assets 2024: $2,873,2412024Assets 2025: $3,827,346Liabilities 2025: $939,500Net Assets 2025: $2,887,8462025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$3,827,346
Liabilities$939,500
Net Assets$2,887,846

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $1,320,794Expenses 2011: $1,045,692Net Income 2011: $275,1022011Expenses 2012: $02012Revenue 2013: $1,109,276Expenses 2013: $1,104,942Net Income 2013: $4,3342013Revenue 2014: $1,246,204Expenses 2014: $1,058,632Net Income 2014: $187,5722014Revenue 2015: $1,318,374Expenses 2015: $1,099,965Net Income 2015: $218,4092015Revenue 2016: $1,050,633Expenses 2016: $1,037,257Net Income 2016: $13,3762016Revenue 2017: $1,157,119Expenses 2017: $1,006,967Net Income 2017: $150,1522017Revenue 2018: $1,167,136Expenses 2018: $1,193,394Net Income 2018: -$26,2582018Revenue 2019: $1,049,327Expenses 2019: $1,156,228Net Income 2019: -$106,9012019Revenue 2020: $682,863Expenses 2020: $721,959Net Income 2020: -$39,0962020Revenue 2021: $747,149Expenses 2021: $979,969Net Income 2021: -$232,8202021Revenue 2022: $940,231Expenses 2022: $744,133Net Income 2022: $196,0982022Revenue 2023: $1,003,382Expenses 2023: $889,502Net Income 2023: $113,8802023Revenue 2024: $1,124,813Expenses 2024: $836,764Net Income 2024: $288,0492024Revenue 2025: $1,024,397Expenses 2025: $1,076,079Net Income 2025: -$51,6822025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,024,397
Expenses$1,076,079
Net Income-$51,682

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.83$0.94$2.89$1.02$1.08$0.05
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.67$0.80$2.87$1.12$0.84$0.29
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.81$0.85$1.96$1.00$0.89$0.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.64$1.69$0.94$0.74$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.31$0.67$1.64$0.75$0.98$0.23
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.28$1.65$1.63$0.68$0.72$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$1.03$1.64$1.05$1.16$0.11
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.75$1.05$1.70$1.17$1.19$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.89$0.82$2.07$1.16$1.01$0.15
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.68$1.84$1.84$1.05$1.04$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.79$1.93$1.86$1.32$1.10$0.22
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.89$2.01$1.88$1.25$1.06$0.19
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.58$1.88$1.69$1.11$1.10$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.64$1.89$1.75$1.32$1.05$0.28
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Jan 29, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,194,412
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Grants to medical and research facilities engaged in eye research.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,084,485$2,047,431▼ $37,054
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,588,256$1,779,915▲ $191,659
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$3,672,741$3,827,346▲ $154,605
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Grants Payable$780,000$920,000▲ $140,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,500$19,500→ $0
Total Liabilities$799,500$939,500▲ $140,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,751,384$2,682,909▼ $68,475
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$121,857$204,937▲ $83,080
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,873,241$2,887,846▲ $14,605
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,672,741$3,827,346▲ $154,605
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John RiemerPast President
Beverly DillonPresident
Patricia KalickiVice President
Kathy SalemExecutive Director
Brenda Macpherson2nd VP
Jeanne FarrowAsst Treasurer
Robert GroverSecretary
James RothTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$869,728
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$154,669
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$869,728
Change in Net Assets
$-51,682

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,024,397
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$66,287
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,090,684
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,024,397
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,020,000
Other Expenses$56,079
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,020,000--$1,020,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,764-$19,764
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$16,492-$16,492
All Other Expenses$995$2,957-$3,952
Other Expenses$2,599$5,040-$2,599
Total Functional Expenses$1,031,826$44,253$0$1,076,079

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,076,079
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,059,587
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,059,587
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$16,492
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Bu School of MedicineBoston, MA--$138,000
Childrens HospitalBoston, MA--$138,000
Joslin Diabetes CenterBoston, MA--$138,000
Massachusetts Eye & EarBoston, MA--$138,000
Tufts University School of MeBoston, MA--$138,000
Schepens Eye Research CtrBoston, MA--$130,000
New England Eye CenterBoston, MA--$100,000
Presidential Grant BuBoston, MA--$100,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

A copy of the form 990 is available upon request to all board members. The treasurer and another officer of the organization review a draft version of the form prepared by an independent accounting firm. They will inform the accounting firm of any changes to make to the 990. Once all changes have been made the final version of the 990 is sent to management for signature. Once the accounting firm receives authorization from management, the 990 is electroncally filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Conflicts of interest are reviewed at the time a contractor is hired and during monthly and annual meetings.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

Form 990 is available via the massachusetts attorney general office.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

No documents available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Massachusetts Lions Eye Research
EIN
04-2278062
Phone
6174842261
Address
43 STEWART TERRACE, BELMONT, MA 02478

Signing Officer

Name
James Roth
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2026-01-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Roth
Formed
1958
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
36
Independent Board Members
36
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Bisceglia Steiman & Fudeman Llp
Address
339 MAIN ST STE 110, WORCESTER, MA 01608
Preparer
Robert H Thompson CPA
Phone
5087992491
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

The organization is a nonprofit organization as described in section 501 (c)(3) of the internal revenue code and is exempt from federal and state income taxes. The organization is not a private foundation. Accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes is required.the organization reports uncertain tax positions, related interest and penalties, and records unrecognized tax liabilities and accrues interest and penalties according to gaap (generally accepted accounting principles). As of june 30, 2025, the organization determined that there were no material unrecognized tax liabilities to report.informational returns for the years ended june 30, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022, remain subject to examination by the internal revenue service and massachusetts. The organization does not expect to recognize any tax liabilities within the next twelve months.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES IS REQUIRED.THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, RELATED INTEREST AND PENALTIES, AND RECORDS UNRECOGNIZED TAX LIABILITIES AND ACCRUES INTEREST AND PENALTIES ACCORDING TO GAAP (GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES). AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX LIABILITIES TO REPORT.INFORMATIONAL RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 2024, 2023 AND 2022, REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND MASSACHUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT EXPECT TO RECOGNIZE ANY TAX LIABILITIES WITHIN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. THE TREASURER AND ANOTHER OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEW A DRAFT VERSION OF THE FORM PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THEY WILL INFORM THE ACCOUNTING FIRM OF ANY CHANGES TO MAKE TO THE 990. ONCE ALL CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE THE FINAL VERSION OF THE 990 IS SENT TO MANAGEMENT FOR SIGNATURE. ONCE THE ACCOUNTING FIRM RECEIVES AUTHORIZATION FROM MANAGEMENT, THE 990 IS ELECTRONCALLY FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED AT THE TIME A CONTRACTOR IS HIRED AND DURING MONTHLY AND ANNUAL MEETINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE VIA THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b

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