Help Me See Inc.

“At help me see, our form 990 is prepared by tait weller and undergoes a thorough review process to ensure compliance with irs regulations and accuracy of financial information. Then the 990 review is conducted by the director of finance and accounting, and president & ceo. Documentation, including audited financial statements and accounting records, is compiled within 31 days following fiscal year-end. The review process involves verifying financial data, ensuring compliance with irs regulations, and adhering to internal controls. Any discrepancies identified are promptly addressed. Once reviewed, the form 990 is signed by the president & ceo and submitted to the irs, reflecting our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and accountability in our reporting.”

“The board of helpmesee reviews and approves the conflict of interest policy annually.”

“The chairman/treasurer in consultation with the board determines the compensation of the president and ceo.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Help me see inc., is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in the united states and abroad within the meaning of sections 170(c)(2)(b) and 501 (c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended. It is actively leading the fight against cataract blindness on a global scale. Its innovative training system offers a highly structured curriculum for physicians to learn the techniques of manual small incision cataract surgery (msics), phacoemulsification and surgical complication management for cataract surgery in order to provide successful treatments for individuals affected by cataracts. Simulation based training offers a wide range of benefits to both surgeons and patients, such as providing an environment for surgical training that is safe and controlled. Trainees can practice techniques with greater precision and accuracy since simulators provide detailed feedback on performances, helping to minimize the risk of complications and gain experience with complex procedures which are otherwise difficult or even impossible to perform on humans. Medical professionals can reach higher levels of proficiency in an ethical way without compromising patient safety or quality of care. Msics is particularly suited for low resource settings as it allows surgeons to treat most types of cataracts present in underdeveloped areas while still providing excellent visual outcomes with minimal investment. Well trained cataract specialists can provide low-cost treatment to millions of those who are cataract blind or visually impaired. Suturing training course was launched in 2022. Phacoemulsification is a procedure of choice for cataract surgeons worldwide and the technology development for training in this procedure has been completed. This was made available in 2023. Anterior vitrectomy training developed started in 2023 and is now available in 2024 for training at selected centers. Phacoemulsification continues to be improved. The principal activities to accomplish the exempt purpose of helpmesee are: design, development, and deployment of virtual reality eye surgery simulator-based training system and. Support a worldwide network of ophthalmology surgical training centers. Support workforce development of highly skilled eye surgeons in partnership with government, other non-profits, training institutes, private organization and enable access to eye care to the most underserved communities.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 1,690,312. Management and general expenses 164,819. Fundraising expenses 51,160. Total expenses 1,906,291. Other services: program service expenses 235,388. Management and general expenses 16. Fundraising expenses 1,157,170. Total expenses 1,392,574.”

“Foreign exchange gain -43,296.”