Project Orbis International Inc
Donations deductibleProject Orbis International Inc's network
19 people4 organisationsi19 people and 4 organisations on this map.The large node is the subject of this page. Solid lines are what the register itself records (19). Violet dotted lines (4) are likely: the same full name sits on the current board of another organisation in the same register and region. Form 990 filings give names without a person identifier; SEC insider filings carry a CIK. It may be a different person.The board
19 listediTime on the board is observed from the annual filings: the IRS files no appointment date, so the bar counts years from the first filing the person appears on - a lower bound, not a filed start date. Names are exactly as filed. The IRS publishes no person identifier, so this edition does not yet link a person across organisations in the tables. The network map shows same-name matches as likely links only, never as confirmed.Time served and departures are observed across annual filings. Observed time served is a lower bound - a member may have joined before the first year on record. The organisation reported 18 voting members of its governing body on its latest Form 990 Part VI, which matches the board listed here.| Name | Role as filed | Since | On the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P Howitt Chair (also filed as John Howitt, John Howitt) | Chairman, Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Ambassador Patricia Moller | Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Adrian L Paull (also filed as Adrian Paull) | Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Derek Hodkey | President & CEO | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| Diana L Wheeler | Vice Chair, Secretary, Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Dr Amit Varma | Director | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Dr David S Friedman (also filed as Dr David S Friedman) | Vice Chairman & Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Dr GIL Kliman (also filed as Dr Gil Kliman) | Director | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Dr Malik Y Kahook | Director | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| James Forbes | Director, Thru June 24 | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| James Knight | Director | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Jennie Friedman | Director | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| John Slattery | Vice Chairman & Director | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Justin Brownlee | Director | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Kenneth Motschwiller | Director | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Laurent Attias | Director, Eff. June 24 | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Magda Robalo | Director, Eff. June 24 | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| RAM Palanki (also filed as Ram Palanki) | Director | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Sian Block | Director | 2023 | 3 yrs |
Officers and senior leadership
24 listediNamed in Part VII as officers, key employees or highest-compensated staff - not board members, shown for completeness.| Name | Title as filed | On the filings |
|---|---|---|
| Arlene Lozano | VP, Mel Qa | since 2020 |
| Brett Nasello | Acting CFO, Eff. Nov 2024 | 2024 |
| Bruce Johnson | Director - Aircraft Operations | since 2019 |
| Bruce Johnson Director | Aircraft Operations & Maintenance | 2024 |
| Danny Haddad | Chief of Programs | since 2018 |
| Danusia Dzierzbinski | Treasurer & CFAO Eff. 9/2019 | since 2019 |
| David Hunter Cherwek | VP of Clinical Services | since 2018 |
| Doris Macharia | Senior VP - Global Programs | since 2022 |
| Doris Macharia EFF 72021 | Senior VP - Global Programs | 2021 |
| Elise Carlson | Global Director Found. & Gov. | since 2019 |
| George W Smith | Senior Dir., Institutional Giving | since 2018 |
| Katarzyna Biezchudek | VP, Leadership Giving | since 2022 |
| Kim Goldsmith-N'Diaye | Chief Development Officer | since 2023 |
| Kristie Dekoker | Chief Development Officer | since 2018 |
| Louise Harris | Chief, global comm.&marketing | since 2018 |
| Manu Nathan | General Counsel & CCO | since 2019 |
| Manu Nathan General Counsel | & Chief Compliance Officer | 2024 |
| Mary Jane Jamar | Chief Human Resource Officer | since 2021 |
| Mary LAU | Executive Director - Hong Kong | since 2020 |
| Ming Chang | Acting CAO, Eff. Nov 2024 | 2024 |
| Paul Forrest Thru 0318 | Chief Development Officer | 2018 |
| Thomas Hill | Chief Financial & Admin. Off. | 2018 |
| Thomas Hill Thru 829 | Cfao | 2019 |
| Vincent Lo Thru 718 | Dep. Exec. Dir. - Hong Kong | 2018 |
Pay and hours
year to 31 December 2024iFrom Part VII of the Form 990: compensation reported for each officer, director, trustee, key employee and highest-paid staff member, and the average hours a week they report. Most board members are unpaid; a blank means nothing was reported. Pay from related organisations is shown separately.| Name | Title as filed | Hours a week | Pay from the organisation | Related organisations | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Hodkey | President & CEO | 37.5 | $449k | $60k | |
| Danusia Dzierzbinski | Treasurer & Cfao, Thru Nov 2024 | 37.5 | $334k | $35k | |
| Doris Macharia | Senior VP - Global Programs | 37.5 | $311k | $11k | |
| Mary Jane Jamar | Chief Human Resource Officer | 37.5 | $302k | $44k | |
| Kim Goldsmith-N'diaye | Chief Development Officer | 37.5 | $301k | $44k | |
| David Hunter Cherwek | Vice President of Clinical Services | 37.5 | $287k | $36k | |
| Manu Nathan General Counsel | & Chief Compliance Officer | 37.5 | $287k | $17k | |
| Mary Lau | Executive Director - Hong Kong | 40 | $274k | $19k | |
| George Smith | Senior Dir., Institutional Giving | 37.5 | $227k | $67k | |
| Bruce Johnson Director | Aircraft Operations & Maintenance | 37.5 | $221k | $53k | |
| Katarzyna Biezchudek | VP, Leadership Giving | 37.5 | $219k | $60k | |
| Ming Chang | Acting CAO, Eff. Nov 2024 | 37.5 | $173k | $24k | |
| Brett Nasello | Acting CFO, Eff. Nov 2024 | 37.5 | $157k | $52k | |
| John P Howitt | Chairman, Director | 2 | $0 | ||
| Diana L Wheeler | Vice Chair, Secretary, Director | 2 | $0 | ||
| Dr David S Friedman | Vice Chairman & Director | 2 | $0 | ||
| Justin Brownlee | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| James Forbes | Director, Thru June 24 | 2 | $0 | ||
| Jennie Friedman | Director | 2 | $0 | ||
| Dr Gil Kliman | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Ambassador Patricia Moller | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Ram Palanki | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Kenneth Motschwiller | Director | 2 | $0 | ||
| Adrian Paull | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Sian Block | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| John Slattery | Vice Chairman & Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Dr Malik Y Kahook | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| James Knight | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Laurent Attias | Director, Eff. June 24 | 1 | $0 | ||
| Magda Robalo | Director, Eff. June 24 | 1 | $0 | ||
| Dr Amit Varma | Director | 1 | $0 |
Colorado roster
24 listediOfficers, directors and trustees from the latest filing with the Colorado Secretary of State (document 20253034781). Titles are as filed; some entries are registered agents or custodians of records rather than board members. Source: data.colorado.gov, public domain.| Name | Title as filed |
|---|---|
| Gil Kliman | Director |
| Mark White | Chief Financial Administrative Officer & Treasurer |
| Kristin Taylor | VP, Global Communications & Marketing |
| Ram Palanki | Director |
| Hunter Cherwek | VP, Clinical Services & Technologies |
| Manu Nathan | General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer |
| Sian Block | Director |
| Patricia Moller | Director |
| Diana Wheeler | Vice Chair & Secretary, Interim CEO |
| Malik Y. Kahook | Director |
| Mark White | |
| Laurent Attias | Director |
| Kenneth Motschwiller | Director |
| Adrian J. Paull | Director |
| John P. Howitt | Chairman |
| Jennie Friedman | Director |
| Amit Varma | Director |
| Magda Robalo | Director |
| James Knight | Director |
| Julie M. Jenson | Director |
| David S. Friedman | Vice Chair |
| John S. Slattery | Vice Chair |
| Justin Brownlee | Director |
| John P. Howitt | Chair |
About
- Legal name
- Project Orbis International Inc
- EIN
- 237297651
- Address
- 52 Vanderbilt Ave FL 8, New York, NY, 10017-3845
- State
- New York
- Mission
- Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach (as filed on the Form 990)
- Activity (NTEE)
- Q300 International, foreign affairs and national security
- IRS classification
- 501(c)03 (tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) where shown)
- Classified purpose
- International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
- Size band
- 9 (IRS master file code)
- Formed
- 1973
- Principal officer
- Mark White (as named on the Form 990)
- IRS ruling date
- 1 May 1973
- Status
- Code 01 (unconditional exemption)
- Form 990 filings on record
- 7, latest 2024
- IRS Publication 78
- PC (contributions deductible)
Most connected
Longest observed on the filings
≥8years on the filingsJohn P Howitt
≥8years on the filingsAmbassador Patricia Moller
≥8years on the filingsAdrian L Paull
≥8years on the filingsDiana L Wheeler
Latest return
year to 31 December 2024iFigures from the newest Form 990 or 990-EZ in the IRS e-file releases of 2025 and 2026, for the year ending 31 December 2024. US dollars, as filed.- Total assets
- $74.2m
- Total liabilities
- $10.7m
- Net assets or fund balances
- $63.5m
- Contributions and grants received
- $257.3m
- Program service revenue
- $554k
- Grants and similar paid out
- $6.7m
- Employees
- 74
- Volunteers
- 190
Filed finances
1 yeariTotals as filed on the IRS Form 990 (revenue and expenses), by tax year.| Tax year | Total revenue | Total expenses | Surplus or deficit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $259.2m | $255.6m | $3.6m |
As filed on the IRS Form 990. US dollars.
State registration
1 entityiBusiness-entity registers published by US states. These records are matched to this organisation by name and state, not by EIN, and are labelled as likely matches. Street addresses are not shown.Project Orbis International, Inc. likely matchiMatched by exact name and state (and ZIP where shown). State registers do not publish EINs, so this is not a confirmed match. Source: New York Department of State, active corporations (data.ny.gov n9v6-gdp6). Licence: New York open data terms of use. Data last fetched 18 October 2026.
- State
- New York
- Entity type
- Domestic Not-For-Profit Corporation
- Status
- Active
- Formed
- 30 March 1973
- Registered agent
- Not stated