American Friends Of The Blind In Greece is located in Portsmouth, NH. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Friends Of The Blind In Greece is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2022, American Friends Of The Blind In Greece generated $431.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $251.1k during the year ending 10/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO ASSIST THE BLIND PERSONS IN GREECE TO ACQUIRE A FEELING OF SELF-CONFIDENCE TO UPLIFT THEIR MORALE IN THE STRUGGLE OF LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS BLIND PERSONS IN GREECE BY SUPPORTING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE LIGHTHOUSE AND THE TACTUAL MUSEUM FOR THE BLIND IN GREECE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James Kalperis Historian | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James M Adams Chief Information Officer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Lewis Brickates Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Katherine Tsouros Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Mark Rouvalis Vice- President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Adams President | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $159,934 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $159,934 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $82,569 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $189,275 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $431,778 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $95,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,281 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $101,632 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,345 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,009 |
Advertising and promotion | $636 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $5,134 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $251,100 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,353 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,101,964 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,139,317 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,139,317 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,139,317 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that American Friends Of The Blind In Greece has recieved totaling $257.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $157 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sightsavers Inc Boston, MA | $3,088,961 | $38,408,510 |
Mab Community Services Inc Brookline, MA | $22,797,863 | $33,503,586 |
Carroll Center For The Blind Inc Newton, MA | $12,273,464 | $7,857,415 |
Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired Inc South Burlington, VT | $11,330,478 | $4,815,693 |
New Hampshire Association For The Blind Concord, NH | $13,968,275 | $3,346,181 |
Iris Network Portland, ME | $3,265,341 | $2,683,947 |
Maine Optometric Association West Enfield, ME | $1,014,387 | $341,611 |
Lowell Association For The Blind Lowell, MA | $1,007,703 | $288,254 |
New England Ophthalmological Society Inc 85 Central St Waltham, MA | $2,659,333 | $484,356 |
American Friends Of The Blind In Greece Portsmouth, NH | $2,139,317 | $431,778 |
Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation Of N H Concord, NH | $1,015,691 | -$32,540 |
Maine Society Of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Manchester, ME | $276,046 | $194,363 |