Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation
Grants are awarded to hospitals and medical schools in Pennsylvania that have established a long record of dedication to sight conservatio d eye research.
Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation gave $37K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,465
- +26.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,488
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $927,971
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($37K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $59K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Deficits from Diabetic Retinal Dis | $17,665 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Therapeutics for Stargardt Disease | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Efficacy of GLP=1R with Glaucoma | $9,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $927,971 | $114,225 | $52,493 | $37,465 | 3 | $44,966 |
| 2024 | $866,239 | $103,600 | $36,848 | $29,700 | 2 | $84,390 |
| 2023 | $799,487 | $68,957 | $64,133 | $58,665 | 3 | $8,105 |
| 2022 | $794,663 | $44,052 | $26,338 | $22,000 | 1 | $8,540 |
| 2021 | $776,949 | $92,975 | $30,977 | $39,000 | 3 | $9,701 |
| 2020 | $714,951 | $70,593 | $36,484 | $30,598 | 2 | $14,323 |
About Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation is a public charity, based in Orwigsburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $928K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $45K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation is led by Kenneth Savitski, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Savitski
Chairman
Assistant Treasurer → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Keeports
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian B. McCarl
Vice Chairman
Chairman → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Peters
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Chairman → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Temple
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frank Wedig (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Glen Santee (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation
How much does Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation give each year?
Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation gave $37K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
What is Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation's typical grant size?
Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,488, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation give grants?
Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation?
Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation reported $928K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $114K.
What is Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation's EIN?
Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6050040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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