Via Visually Impaired Advancement
- Assets
- $14.3m
- Revenue
- $15.0m
- Investments
- $1.4m
- Employees
- 179
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 07/1942
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 16-0743930
Organization Overview
Via Visually Impaired Advancement, operating under the name Via, is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1942. 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 06/2022, Via employed 179 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Via 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, Via generated $15.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.0% 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
TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION IMPAIRMENTS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIGHT MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING: WE OPERATE A MARKET COMPETITIVE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND IN A COMMUNITY AND MARKET-COMPETITIVE SETTING. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS WE SELL, WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTE MERCHANDISE TO GOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS THAT ARE PRODUCED, ASSEMBLED OR PACKAGED BY PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PROVIDED WITH MARKET COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UPWARD MOBILITY.
SWITCHBOARDS & CONTACT CENTER: WE OPERATE A MARKET COMPETITIVE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS WE OPERATE CONTACT CENTER AND SWITCHBOARD SERVICE FOR NUMEROUS FEDERAL, STATE, MUNICIPAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS PROVIDING SERVICES 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. SERVICES INCLUDE 211, THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE INFORMATION REFERRAL HELP LINE AND RESOURCE DATABASE FOR THE 8 COUNTIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK; NIAGARA COUNTY 311 SERVICE; SWITCHBOARD OPERATIONS AT THE VA MEDICAL CENTERS IN BUFFALO, NY AND ERIE, PA; UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SWITCHBOARD SERVICES; INTAKE FOR EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES; HOUSING PLACEMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS; AND MANY OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFERINGS. OVER 75% OF THE STAFF IS BLIND OR PHYSICALLY DISABLED AND COMPENSATED WITH COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS.
VISION REHABILITATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: AGENCY PROGRAMS PROVIDE VISION REHABILITATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE 8 COUNTIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES FROM BIRTH TO THE ELDERLY THAT FOCUS ON EARLY INTERVENTION, PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL-AGED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS IN THE HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY; ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY (WHITE CANE TRAVEL); SOCIAL WORK AND ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS COUNSELING; VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT; LOW VISION EXAMS AND INSTRUCTION IN THE USE OF ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY THAT ASSIST WITH MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE. WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 1500 CLIENTS ANNUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tamara Owen President / CEO | Officer | 37 | $225,100 |
Renee Deflavio Senior Vice President | Officer | 37 | $118,658 |
Ray Ludwig Vice President | Officer | 37.5 | $113,236 |
James Simmons Optometrist | 37.5 | $105,237 | |
Franca Trincia CFO | Officer | 37 | $95,427 |
Kevin J Cross Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $3,013 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $857,510 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,290,979 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,151,502 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,500,863 |
| Investment income | $138,212 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $197,141 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,987,718 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $579,656 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,421 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,679,256 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $264,132 |
| Payroll taxes | $358,289 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $959 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,019 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $45,850 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,448 |
| Office expenses | $255,665 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $445,779 |
| Travel | $36,032 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $14,940 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $324,837 |
| Insurance | $100,969 |
| All other expenses | $91,294 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,271,896 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $864,191 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,614,641 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $339,317 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $121,781 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,281,922 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,711,156 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,379,554 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $14,312,562 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,155,927 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $571,883 |
| 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 | $298,051 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,025,861 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,453,482 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,833,219 |
| 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 | $14,312,562 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Via Visually Impaired Advancement has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Frank G Raichle Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $100,000 |
| Ending Balance | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Helen Keller Services Brooklyn, NY | $124,201,527 | $36,076,194 |
Guiding Eyes For The Blind Inc Yorktown Heights, NY | $122,120,627 | $42,129,166 |
The Seeing Eye Inc Morristown, NJ | $385,225,116 | $33,620,552 |
Learning Ally Inc Princeton, NJ | $38,562,596 | $31,390,401 |
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 |