SIGHTS FOR HOPE
ALLENTOWN, PA · Human Services
Mission
SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS THE SKILLS, SUPPORTS, AND SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SIGHTS FOR HOPE SERVICES IN PENNSYLVANIA'S LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON, AND MONROE COUNTIES TRANSFORM LIVES OF THE PEOPLE IT SERVES BY REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND SUCCESS. THESE SERVICES TEACH ADAPTIVE SKILLS TO ACCOMPLISH DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES; PROVIDE SUPPORTS THAT COUNTER THE EFFECTS OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDICAL CARE AND HEALTHY FOOD; AND ADVANCE SOLUTIONS THAT ENHANCE SIGHT CAPABILITIES. ALMOST 49% OF SIGHTS FOR HOPE'S CLIENTS LIVE BELOW OR NEAR THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. MOST OF ITS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT LITTLE OR NO COST
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds SIGHTS FOR HOPE
$1.7M in foundation grants on record from 15 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Sights for Hope Endowment Foundation | $1.5M | 4 |
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | $236K | 4 |
| Lehigh Valley Community Foundation | $139K | 4 |
| Senior Assist Network | $50K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $40K | 1 |
| Phillies Charities | $35K | 1 |
| Allone Charities | $23K | 3 |
| Pocono Mountains United Way | $20K | 2 |
| Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Service Foundation | $20K | 2 |
| Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation | $10K | 1 |
Leadership
DENNIS W ZEHNER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CEO (Principal officer)
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