FLORIDA LIONS EYE CLINIC INC
Mission Statement
The Florida Lions Eye Clinic (FLLEC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 by retired ophthalmologists and members of the Lions Club who recognized a critical gap in access to eye care for underserved communities in Southwest Florida. The Clinic was established with a clear mission to prevent blindness and restore vision by providing a full spectrum of free medical and surgical eye care to low income and uninsured individuals. Since its founding, FLLEC has grown into a vital community resource and remains the only free clinic in Florida providing comprehensive eye care services, including exams, glasses, treatment, and necessary surgeries at no cost to patients. The Clinic serves individuals who are uninsured, have limited access to providers in their area, and fall at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Many patients delay care due to cost or access barriers and often present with advanced eye conditions requiring medical intervention beyond corrective lenses.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
91.1% | 84.6% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
3.0% | 12.1% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
5.9% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
6.3 mo | 10.6 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
10.8% | 11.7% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
98.3% | 90.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
1.9% | 3.5% |
P10P90
|
Impact
1 program| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $235.00 is based on a return of $3.88 in services for every dollar invested. | 3,000 | $0.08 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.3M | $1.3M | $679K | 91.1% | 14 |
| 2023 | $742K | $648K | $612K | 77.2% | 14 |
| 2022 | $491K | $430K | N/A | — | 15 |
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