Visionlink, operating under the name Assoc Services for the Blind, is located in Bensalem, PA. The organization was established in 1947. 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 06/2023, Assoc Services for the Blind employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Assoc Services for the Blind 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 06/2023, Assoc Services for the Blind generated $2.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES DIRECT EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES TO THOSE IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION FACING VISION LOSS. THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS CONNECTIONS AMONG THE REGION'S MANY DIVERSE RESOURCES, WORKING WITH PARTNERS TO ADVANCE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL, AND EXPAND THE REACH OF THE ARTS AND CULTURAL OFFERINGS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE AND ASSISTS CLIENTS IN SETTING AND WORKING TOWARD INDIVIDUAL GOALS FOCUSED ON PERSONAL AUTONOMY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HUMAN SERVICES: VISIONLINK PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING, COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED HOME MANAGEMENT SKILLS, INTERNET AND PERSONAL COMPUTER SKILLS AND MOBILITY AND ORIENTATION SKILLS. VISIONLINK PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED REMOTELY AND IN SELECT COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas J Wlodkowski Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr Ranjoo Prasad Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
William JD Jordan Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Alice Donavin Day Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jacqueline Candido Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tom Teesdale Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $631,580 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,000,363 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,631,943 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $51,655 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,709 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,752,308 |
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. | $8,690 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $111,875 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,399 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $993,589 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $98,359 |
Payroll taxes | $80,494 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $104,016 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,175 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,866 |
Fees for services: Other | $688,320 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $24,629 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,263 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $18,777 |
Insurance | $41,468 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,394,442 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,377,932 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $118,185 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $135,261 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $466,631 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $44,511 |
Total assets | $2,142,520 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $251,271 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $10,000 |
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 | $44,511 |
Total liabilities | $305,782 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$3,895,411 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,732,149 |
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 | $2,142,520 |