Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Newtown, PA
- Founding
- 09/1951
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 23-1365195
Organization Overview
Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired is located in Newtown, PA. The organization was established in 1951. 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 06/2024, Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bucks County 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 06/2024, Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, ANSWERS AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH BLINDNESS OR OTHER VISUAL IMPAIRMENT WHICH WILL MAXIMIZE THEIR ABILITY TO MEET LIFE'S DAILY CHALLENGES AND REALIZE THEIR CONTINUED SELF-WORTH AND VALUE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLIENT SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES THAT ASSIST PEOPLE WITH BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS TO LIVE RICH, VIBRANT AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. LOW VISION CLINICS, LOW VISION DEVICES, CHILDREN'S SERVICES,FREE PRESCHOOL VISION SCREENINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS,IN-HOME SUPPORTS,TECHNOLOGY CLUBS,SKILLS TRAININGS, AND SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO BUCKS COUNTY, PA RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES EXPERIENCING VISION LOSS. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL IN-SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS.
SECOND LOOK NEWTOWN THRIFT SHOP - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A THRIFT STORE THAT SUPPORTS CLIENT SERVICES WITH FUNDS GENERATED THROUGH SALES OF DONATED ITEMS. FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, DONATIONS YIELDED 437,585 IN GROSS SALES. THE IN-STORE CLIENT TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS THAT PREPARE THEM FOR FUTURE WORK OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS ACCESSING FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS, LOW VISION CLINICS, COMMUNITY BASED MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING THAT ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENT LIVING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laurie Wajda President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sheryl Fitzgerald Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Ed Sherwood Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gloria Katsiff Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Glenn Beasley Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sue Beresford Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $560,684 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $437,585 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $560,684 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $197,058 |
| Investment income | $232,548 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $142,517 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,134,279 |
| 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. | $130,950 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,235 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $558,187 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,658 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,664 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,896 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $24,383 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,139 |
| Advertising and promotion | $675 |
| Office expenses | $58,621 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,478 |
| Travel | $14,234 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $573 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,255 |
| Insurance | $38,942 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,112,847 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,479 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $504,604 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,881 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $80,618 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,855 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $933,107 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,600,394 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,895,197 |
| Total assets | $9,045,135 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,788 |
| 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 | $56,788 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,029,969 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,958,378 |
| 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 | $9,045,135 |