Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation

New Orleans, LA · Founded 1978

Vision health organization providing eye care services and preventing blindness

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
John Carlone
Website Contact

About Organization

Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation improves quality of life through vision care, providing comprehensive eye care services, surgeries, and vision screenings to prevent blindness and restore sight for underserved populations. Based in New Orleans, LA, the foundation generates $0.5 million in annual revenue serving patients throughout Louisiana.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$495K

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$1.1M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $494,684 $583,354 $1,098,703 56
2021 — — — —
2021 $885,979 $1,977,941 $1,086,777 48
2020 — — — —
2020 $969,326 $437,122 $2,178,787 47
2019 $550,827 $520,031 $1,734,901 37
2018 $723,675 $520,018 $1,618,175 37

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation.

JC

John Carlone

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $80,077
MT

Maranda Trahan

President
5 hrs/week
MT

Mike Trainor

Vice President
5 hrs/week
SD

Scott Dudley

Chief Governance Officer/Immediate Past President
5 hrs/week
MT

Michael Trainor

President

Milestones

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AP
Angela Plaisance Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BA
Belinda Arceneaux Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BA
Bob Andrepont Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Cathy Comeaux Secretary 5.00 hrs/week
CP
Cc Prudhomme Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week
CF
Cesar Fonseca Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Charles Lapham Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DT
Danny Theall Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Dianna Smathers Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DK
Dianne Kennedy Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EB
Elliot Bauman Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EJ
Erica Janice Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
FR
Francoise Ratard Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
FL
Fred Lantz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GM
Gail Meche Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GR
Ginger Reeves Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HT
Harry Theriot Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HM
Helen Mazier Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JA
Jackie Auerbach Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jeffrey Brammer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jerry Madden Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jim Caruso Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JL
John Landry Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Judy Dudley Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Jw Harrison Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KH
Kathy Harrison Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LR
Lambert Ratard Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LG
Laurie Guillory Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LK
Linda Kinder Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MZ
Mario Zeron Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Michele Waskom Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Mike Kennedy Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mimi Stoker Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MF
Mitzi Falcon Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PB
Phyllis Breaux Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RN
Richard Norris Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Scott Harkey Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Susan Ballard Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TH
Terry Harkey Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TB
Todd Buffington Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TR
Tommy Reeves Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ZD
Zeke Dunaway Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$93K

Highest Paid

$93K

John Carlone

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
John Carlone Executive Director $80,077 $13,050 $93,127 45

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$71K

Total Forgiven

$72K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

28

Loan Details 1 loan

$71,400
Forgiven
Forgiven: $72,023 100%
Approved Apr 29, 2020
Lender Metairie Bank & Trust Company
Jobs Reported 28
Forgiven On Mar 18, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$78K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
TC
T-Caillou Lions Club Inc.
$66K
EL
Evergreen Lions Club Inc.
$6K
BR
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
$6K
T-Caillou Lions Club Inc. Evergreen Lions Club Inc. Baton Rouge Area Foundation
T-Caillou Lions Club Inc. Evergreen Lions Club Inc. Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation

Phone

(504) 525-7235
Visit Website
2020 Gravier Street No B New Orleans, LA 70112