Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired Inc, operating under the name Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired, is located in South Burlington, VT. The organization was established in 1950. 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. As of 06/2022, Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired 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 06/2022, Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.3% 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:
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THE MISSION IS TO ENABLE VERMONTERS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO BE MORE INDEPENDENT, CULTIVATE ADAPTIVE SKILLS, AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHILDREN'S SERVICES EMPLOYS LICENSED TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO WORK WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, TEACHING DAILY LIVING SKILLS, BRAILLE, SOCIALIZATION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, USE OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, CAREER EDUCATION, VISION EFFICIENCY SKILLS, RECREATION SKILLS, SELF DETERMINATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SKILLS. THESE LICENSED TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED WORK IN THE HOME AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS. EACH SUMMER, CHILDREN CAN PRACTICE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND MEET WITH FRIENDS IN A SUPPORTIVE "CAMP" ENVIRONMENT AS PART OF THE INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL LIFE EXPERIENCES PROGRAM.
ADULT SERVICES OFFERS REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, HELPING THEM TO CONTINUE PERFORMING DAILY LIVING TASKS AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAY HAVE BECOME DIFFICULT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A GROUP, AT A CENTRAL TRAINING SITE, OR IN THE HOME.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROVIDE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AS WELL AS PERSONAL TRIPS FOR VERMONTERS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. VOLUNTEERS ALSO RECORD MATERIALS ON TAPE OR INTO BRAILLE, OR GO INTO THE HOME FOR READING AND PROVIDING COMPANIONSHIP.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT AND COUNSELING. ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SWING ARM LAMPS WITH MAGNIFIERS, "TALKING BOOK" MACHINES, AND CLOSED CIRCUIT TV'S CAN HELP MAINTAIN AN INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. TRAINING AND SUPPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR THIS EQUIPMENT. THE SUPPORT AND COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS TO HELP GUIDE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ALL THE RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM. THE CORNERSTONE OF THE ADULT SUPPORT SERVICES ARE THE PEER ASSISTED LEARNING AND SUPPORT GROUPS WHICH MEET MONTHLY ACROSS THE STATE. MEMBERS LISTEN TO EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS AND THEN HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR FRUSTRATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS WITH THEIR PEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Steve Pouliot Executive Director | Trustee | 37.5 | $144,830 |
Steve Feltus Board President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Henderson Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Trina Young Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tom Frank Board Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tom Chase Board Member | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,527,401 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $217,374 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,744,775 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,355,403 |
Investment income | $125,471 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $53,002 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,318 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $96,113 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,634 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,815,693 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,830 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,311 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,743,502 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $78,302 |
Other employee benefits | $382,205 |
Payroll taxes | $150,651 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,745 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $550 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,384 |
Office expenses | $36,359 |
Information technology | $72,252 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $103,855 |
Travel | $128,231 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,100 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $9,584 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $80,074 |
Insurance | $15,816 |
All other expenses | $1,059 |
Total functional expenses | $2,996,455 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,204,010 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $132,477 |
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 | $55,475 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,569,496 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,319,020 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $50,000 |
Total assets | $11,330,478 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $427,443 |
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 | $25,322 |
Total liabilities | $452,765 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,246,754 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $630,959 |
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 | $11,330,478 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired Inc has recieved totaling $18,250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $12,250 |
The Gibney Family Foundation Inc Meridian, ID PURPOSE: PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE FOR GRADUATES OF UMASS VISION STUDIES MASTERS PROGRAM BY OFFERING TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. | $5,000 |
The Gibney Family Foundation Inc Meridian, ID PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING DONATION. | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Central Association For The Blind Inc Utica, NY | $109,170,090 | $29,734,150 |
Help Me See Inc New York, NY | $19,214,476 | $10,645,752 |
Carroll Center For The Blind Inc Newton, MA | $12,273,464 | $7,857,415 |
Northeastern Association Of The Blind At Albany Inc Albany, NY | $6,246,704 | $6,313,158 |
Eye To Eye Inc New York, NY | $3,187,260 | $4,382,588 |
Jbi International Inc New York, NY | $25,677,529 | $3,230,233 |
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 |
Glaucoma Foundation Inc New York, NY | $12,951,160 | $4,297,114 |
Readers Digest Partners For Sight Foundation Mt Kisco, NY | $12,659,524 | $1,861,545 |
Xavier Society For The Blind New York, NY | $18,344,454 | $1,590,017 |
Fred Hollows Foundation Usa New York, NY | $419,827 | $1,406,543 |