BRIGHT EYES UGANDA, INC.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

Bright Eyes Uganda, Inc., is a private nonprofit organization with the mission of caring for the indigent and underserved populations in Uganda, particularly focusing on children. Established through a partnership between Dr. Norberto Benitez, a Jacksonville pediatrician, and Father Lawrence Mulinda, the organization was founded on the premise that providing basic necessities like improved infrastructure, clean water, nutritional food, accessible healthcare, and quality education can help maintain the hope and bright future for Ugandan children. Operating since 2005, Bright Eyes Uganda is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization by the IRS. Bright Eyes Uganda's mission transcends immediate aid; it aims to empower individuals with skills that enable long-term self-sufficiency within their communities. The organization operates entirely through volunteer efforts and relies on private donations and grants for funding their projects in rural villages of Uganda. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, at 274 Third Avenue South, the company maintains its nonprofit status under the Domestic Non-Profit classification, with a filing date of July 13, 2012. It operates with no paid employees to further ensure that all finances are directed towards their humanitarian efforts and projects in Uganda. Key personnel include Norberto M. Benitez, Anna Benitez, and Father Lawrence Rev. Mulinda serving as directors. For detailed updates on how contributions impact its initiatives, potential supporters can subscribe for email notifications through the organization’s website at brighteyesuganda.com.