Jewish Guild For The Blind, operating under the name Jewish Guild Healthcare, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Jewish Guild Healthcare employed 204 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Guild Healthcare 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 12/2021, Jewish Guild Healthcare generated $9.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (27.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (31.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ATTAIN THEIR GOALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISION REHABILITATION: APPROXIMATELY 1,200 PEOPLE RECEIVED VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES IN 2021. EXAMPLES INCLUDED: ACADEMIC AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING TO ASSESS ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, USE ADAPTIVE AIDS, AND PREPARE FOR TESTS SUCH AS HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TESTS AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY EXAMS. TRAINING IN ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO HELP CLIENTS ENTER OR STAY IN SCHOOL OR THE JOB MARKET, INCLUDING TECHNOLOGIES THAT ENLARGE WRITTEN MATERIAL, SOFTWARE THAT READS WHAT IS ON A COMPUTER SCREEN, AND OTHER DEVICES THAT COMPENSATE FOR VISION LOSS. CAREER SERVICES THAT PREPARE CLIENTS FOR WORK, INCLUDING PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, RESUME AND INTERVIEW STRATEGIES, JOB RETENTION SERVICES, AND PRESENTATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS ON HOW TO FULLY INTEGRATE AND ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. LIVING SKILLS TRAINING TO TEACH CLIENTS HOW TO FUNCTION SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY. ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO NAVIGATE SAFELY IN HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS AND TO TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND WORK.
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SUPPORT: TWENTY MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO $8,000 EACH WERE AWARDED THIS YEAR TO HELP LEGALLY BLIND YOUNG ADULTS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, SUPPORT THEIR POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION AND FACILITATE THEIR CAREER DEVELOPMENT. JEWISH GUILD HEALTHCARE ALSO PRESENTED THE BRESSLER PRIZE IN VISION SCIENCE TO RECOGNIZE A MID-CAREER VISION CLINICIAN-SCIENTIST WHOSE LEADERSHIP, RESEARCH AND SERVICE HAVE LED TO IMPORTANT ADVANCEMENTS IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF VISION LOSS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maura Sweeney Chief Prog. And Serv. Off | Officer | 6 | $70,222 |
Melissa Rosenbaum Joined1221 Chief People Officer | Officer | 6.4 | $33,569 |
Calvin W Roberts MD President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $22,223 |
Charles M Campos Dir Of Budget And Reimbur | 5.46 | $21,641 | |
Marisol Bender Dir. Billing & Contractin | 4.55 | $17,337 | |
MD M Rahman Dir It Network Infra &ops | 3.5 | $17,095 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton Gar Legal Services | 12/30/17 | $329,990 |
Kathleen Murphy Tormey Consulant | 12/30/17 | $176,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $2,717,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $729,722 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,446,722 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,524,041 |
Investment income | $2,352,622 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,306,594 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,629,979 |
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. | $160,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $168,172 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $168,172 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,207,993 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $94,283 |
Other employee benefits | $532,028 |
Payroll taxes | $41,829 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,897 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $44,737 |
Fees for services: Other | $167,853 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $387,192 |
Information technology | $81,595 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $887,378 |
Travel | $51,852 |
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 | $15,692 |
Insurance | $129,132 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,002,633 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $282,236 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,212,545 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $330,036 |
Accounts receivable, net | $788,153 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $9,436 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $616 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $68,014 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,127,623 |
Investments—other securities | $2,137,503 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $59,612,706 |
Total assets | $68,568,868 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,084,902 |
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 | $5,595,335 |
Total liabilities | $7,680,237 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $43,492,449 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,396,182 |
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 | $68,568,868 |
Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Guild For The Blind has awarded $67,550 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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New York, NY PURPOSE: program support | $46,550 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: program support | $21,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Jewish Guild For The Blind has recieved totaling $2,838,706.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Lighthouse Guild International Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: VISION REHAB - TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE VISION REHABILITATION PROGRAM WHICH SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,200 PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED DURING 2021. THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE VISION REHABILITATION PROGRAM INCLUDE ACADEMIC AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, CAREER SERVICES THAT PREPARE PEOPLE FOR WORK, LIVING SKILLS TRAINING AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTION. | $2,717,000 |
Monique Weil-Caulier Tr New York, NY PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH | $38,000 |
Jeanne E & Jacob A Barkey Memorial Fund U/W Jeanne E Barkey New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $23,636 |
Henry & Lucy Moses Foundation Trust New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Henry And Lucy Moses Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $9,847,965 |
Earnings | $1,319,241 |
Other Expense | $583,245 |
Ending Balance | $10,583,961 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired-Goodwill Industr Rochester, NY | $38,384,000 | $14,634,022 |
Via Visually Impaired Advancement Buffalo, NY | $14,312,562 | $14,987,718 |
Keystone Blind Association Hermitage, PA | $7,368,800 | $13,832,538 |
Visions Services For The Blind And Visually Impaired New York, NY | $132,242,399 | $14,332,092 |
North Central Sight Services Inc Williamsport, PA | $12,090,988 | $11,041,823 |
Visioncorps Lancaster, PA | $39,668,941 | $11,840,915 |
New England Eye Institute Inc Boston, MA | $2,635,447 | $7,537,793 |
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc Bloomfield, CT | $16,448,832 | $3,934,053 |
Jewish Guild For The Blind New York, NY | $68,568,868 | $9,629,979 |
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind Inc Smithtown, NY | $48,826,109 | $13,918,395 |
Blind And Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $25,679,147 | $6,285,945 |
Westmoreland County Blind Association Greensburg, PA | $14,981,465 | $5,292,984 |