Angels for Sight

What Angels for Sight does

Angels for Sight is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organization incorporated in 2004 that provides free vision screening, comprehensive eye examinations, and prescription glasses to uninsured and underserved populations in Los Angeles County. The organization primarily serves four beneficiary segments: uninsured children (where untreated vision impairment can be misdiagnosed as a learning disability), underserved seniors requiring glaucoma screenings and corrective eyewear, uninsured veterans needing full vision services and ophthalmology referrals, and unhoused individuals with no access to basic eye care. Secondary outreach extends to underserved families identified through school and community health fair screenings. Services are delivered exclusively by licensed professional optometrists who volunteer their time.

The organization's operational footprint combines two physical clinic locations with mobile community outreach. Its flagship Compton Vision Clinic opened in February 2007, and a new state-of-the-art Long Beach Community Vision Clinic at 2129 Long Beach Blvd is under construction with an expected 2025 opening. Complementary distribution is achieved through onsite vision screening events at schools, community health fairs, senior centers, and dedicated Senior Clinic days. A supplementary 'Ask the Doctors' service allows community members to submit general vision questions. The underlying technology stack is service-delivery focused rather than platform- or IP-driven: no proprietary technology, patents, API, or digital product assets are indicated.

As a registered 501(c)(3), Angels for Sight operates on a donations-only revenue model and charges patients nothing for any service. Funding is sourced from individual donors, corporate sponsors (including Kaiser Permanente, Walt Disney, Wells Fargo, AT&T Foundation, Carl Zeiss Vision, Essilor USA, Alcon, Costco, and Southern California Edison), and charitable foundations (including The California Wellness Foundation). The organization maintains a coalition of public-sector supporters including firefighters, law enforcement, and elected officials, and was recognized as California's 2017 Nonprofit of the Year. There are no equity investors, parent entities, or subsidiaries, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Angels for Sight

Legal name

Angels for Sight

Website

https://angelsforsight.vision

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Angels for Sight is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free vision screening, eye examinations, and prescription glasses to uninsured and underserved children, seniors, veterans, and unhoused individuals throughout Los Angeles County via community clinics and outreach events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Vision Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Free vision screening
• Community eye examinations
• Prescription glasses distribution
• Nonprofit optometry services
• Underserved vision care

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Angels for Sight is funded through donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities. The organization accepts mail donations to P.O. Box 16224, Long Beach, CA 90806.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Angels for Sight is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free vision screening, comprehensive eye examinations, and prescription glasses to uninsured and underserved children, seniors, veterans, and unhoused individuals in Los Angeles County. Services are delivered at the Compton Vision Clinic, an upcoming Long Beach Community Vision Clinic (opening 2025), and through mobile screenings at schools, community health fairs, and designated Senior Clinic days, all staffed by licensed volunteer optometrists. The portfolio also includes an "Ask the Doctors" Q&A platform for general vision inquiries.

Product overview

Angels for Sight is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates a coordinated portfolio of free vision care services for uninsured and underserved populations in Los Angeles County. The core offerings consist of free vision screening, eye examinations, and prescription glasses distribution, all provided by licensed volunteer optometrists. The organization currently operates its original Compton Vision Clinic (opened February 2007) and is expanding with a new state-of-the-art Long Beach Community Vision Clinic (opening 2025). Additional service features include an 'Ask the Doctors' Q&A platform for general vision questions and a 'Schedule a Visit' feature (coming soon). The portfolio is unified by a mission to eliminate vision-related barriers to education and wellness for children, seniors, veterans, and unhoused individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Vision Screening Free vision screening delivered at schools, community health fairs, and senior centers to identify children, families, seniors, veterans, and underserved individuals whose vision may be impaired.
• Eye Examinations Full prescriptive eye examinations conducted by licensed, professional optometrists who donate their time to serve uninsured and underserved populations, including seniors needing glaucoma screenings.
• Prescription Glasses Provision of free prescription glasses to individuals who cannot afford them, correcting vision impairment identified during screenings and examinations.
• Ask the Doctors Q&A Service A free online question-and-answer service where vision care specialists answer general vision-related questions from the community (without diagnosis or specific treatment recommendations that require an examination).

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered support partner, academic partner and core partner.

• Alconsupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor supporting Angels for Sight's mission to provide free vision care to underserved populations.
• Arrowheadsupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor contributing to the organization's vision care services.
• AT&T Foundationsupport partnerOthersFoundation providing corporate giving support to the nonprofit organization.
• Carl Zeiss Visionsupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor providing vision care products and support.
• Costcosupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor supporting the organization's mission.
• DOLEsupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor contributing to community vision care efforts.
• El Pollo Locosupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor supporting the nonprofit's vision care mission.
• Essilor USAsupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor providing vision care products and support.
• Kaiser Permanentesupport partnerOthersHealthcare partner supporting vision care services.
• Krispy Kremesupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor contributing to the organization's mission.
• Panera Breadsupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor supporting community vision care.
• Southern California Edison Corporationsupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor providing funding and support for vision care services.
• Southern California Edison Foundationsupport partnerOthersFoundation providing charitable support to the organization.
• The California Wellness Foundationsupport partnerOthersFoundation providing grants to support health-focused nonprofit organizations.
• The Vision Councilsupport partnerOthersIndustry organization supporting vision care initiatives.
• VSP One San Diegosupport partnerOthersVision care provider partner supporting the organization's services.
• The Walt Disney Corporationsupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor supporting the nonprofit's mission.
• Wells Fargo & Companysupport partnerOthersCorporate sponsor contributing to community vision care efforts.
• Western University Health and Science College of Optometryacademic partnerOthersAcademic institution partner providing educational and professional support for optometric services.
• Illuminations Foundationsupport partnerOthersFoundation partner supporting vision care for homeless populations.
• Huerta Quorumsupport partnerOthersAdvertising communications firm founded in 1962, supporting the organization's marketing and communications.
• Lions L.O.V.E. Programsupport partnerOthersCommunity service program supporting vision care for underserved populations.
• CareHarbor Health Eventsupport partnerOthersHealth event organizer partnering to expand access to vision care.
• Volunteer Optometristscore partnerOthersNetwork of licensed, professional optometrists who graciously donate their time to provide vision care services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Lions Clubs International Foundation: Global service organization with a long-standing vision-care program providing free eyeglasses, eye surgeries, and screenings worldwide. Comparable as a fellow volunteer-driven vision charity, but with vastly broader geographic reach and resources.
• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer with a 'Buy a Pair, Give a Pair' social-impact program that distributes free glasses through nonprofit partners. Comparable mission overlap in distributing free eyewear to underserved populations, but operates a for-profit retail model.
• VSP Vision Care / VSP Global: Largest U.S. vision insurance company, which also runs Eyes of Hope and Sight for Students programs providing free exams and glasses to low-income children and adults. Directly comparable beneficiary focus, but operates through insurance and corporate-giving channels rather than a clinic model.

Emerging players

• 20/20 Onsite: Mobile vision care provider that brings on-site eye exams and prescription services to workplaces, community organizations, and events. Comparable in deploying optometric services to non-clinical settings, though it operates as a fee-for-service provider.

Direct peers

• OneSight: Global nonprofit founded by Luxottica that operates free vision clinics and school-based screening programs in underserved communities worldwide. Highly comparable operating model (mobile screenings, free glasses, volunteer clinicians) with a broader geographic footprint.
• VisionSpring: Nonprofit social enterprise that provides affordable reading glasses and vision screenings to low-income workers and communities in the U.S. and developing countries. Comparable free-screening-plus-eyewear delivery model with a focus on economic productivity.
• New Eyes for the Needy: Nonprofit that provides free eyeglasses to low-income individuals in the U.S. through a voucher and clinic network model. Directly comparable in mission and beneficiary profile to Angels for Sight's free eyeglass distribution to uninsured populations.
• Prevent Blindness: U.S. nonprofit focused on preventing blindness and preserving sight through screenings, education, and advocacy. Comparable mission in serving at-risk populations and conducting community-based vision screenings, with national scale.

Others

• EssilorLuxottica: Global eyewear and lens manufacturer and parent of OneSight and LensCrafters. A current corporate sponsor of Angels for Sight and a natural strategic partner — comparable in product category (ophthalmic goods) but at vastly different scale and as a for-profit incumbent.

Regional players

• UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic: Academic medical-center-run mobile vision clinic serving underserved communities throughout Los Angeles County. Closest geographic peer — both organizations run mobile screenings in LA County schools and community sites for uninsured populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/angelsforsight
• Xx.com/angels4sight

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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