Forsight Vision

Organization Overview

Forsight Vision is located in York, PA. As of 12/2016, Forsight Vision employed 43 individuals. Forsight Vision 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 12/2016, Forsight Vision generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2016. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2016

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FORSIGHT VISION PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES DESIGNED TO PREVENT, PREPARE FOR AND MANAGE LOSS OF VISION WHILE BUILDING AWARENESS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN A SERVICE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH GOVERNMENT & PRIVATE CONTRACTS. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 FORSIGHT VISION PROVIDED 24,108 HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT TO PERSONS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND. A TOTAL OF 17 LEGALLY BLIND PERSONS WERE EMPLOYED IN EITHER A FULL OR PART TIME CAPACITY. FORSIGHT VISION IS THE EXCLUSIVE RECYCLER OF PLASTIC MAILING CONTAINERS, AND ALSO CLEANS AND REFORMATS THE CARTRIDGES OF THE TALKING BOOKS USED BY THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FOR ITS TALKING BOOK PROGRAM. FORSIGHT VISION ALSO EMPLOYS OTHERS IN ITS DOCUMENT IMAGING DEPARTMENT. FORSIGHT VISION RECEIVED 3,409 AS AN AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN 2016 FROM NIB.


FORSIGHT VISION'S SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ATTAIN MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE IN LIVING WITHIN THEIR HOMES AND IN THE COMMUNITIES. IN 2010, FORSIGHT VISION ESTABLISHED AN ART PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE BLIND, THEIR SIBLINGS AND THEIR PARENTS. THE PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.


FORSIGHT VISION PROMOTES SIGHT CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION AND THE SALE OF LOW VISION PRODUCTS AND CCTV'S.


FORSIGHT PROMOTES SIGHT CONSERVATION THROUGH ITS PRESCHOOL SCREENING PROGRAM. FORSIGHT SCREENED 3,432 PRESCHOOL STUDENTS IN 2016. A TOTAL OF 183 CHILDREN WERE REFERRED FOR FOLLOW UP EXAMINATIONS BY AN EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL FOR AMBLYOPIA, ASTIGMATISM, HYPEROPIA, AND MYOPIA. TO PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AMBLYOPIA, FORSIGHT VISION HAS ESTABLISHED A SUPPORT GROUP CALLED SUCCESS FOR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. IT EXPANDED ITS LOW VISION SERVICE WHEN A CURRENT STAFF MEMBER RECEIVED HER MASTER'S DEGREE IN LOW VISION REHABILITATION. FORSIGHT CONTINUES TO SELL AIDS AND APPLIANCES THROUGH ITS RETAIL STORE. FORSIGHT PROVIDES EVALUATION AND TRAINING IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
William H Rhinesmith
President
$151,364
Gregory Beshore
Vice Chair
$0
Lauren M Bruckhart
Treasurer
$0
Ray R Fidler Esquire
Secretary
$0
Donald Barton
Board Chair
$0
Margaret Driscoll
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$37,527
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $53,811
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$228,583
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,615
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$319,921
Total Program Service Revenue$476,300
Investment income $213,657
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,009,878

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Forsight Vision has recieved totaling $2,550.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Alice K Kime Charities

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE OF THE

$2,550
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