Pennsylvania Association For The Blind is located in Harrisburg, PA. The organization was established in 1942. 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, Pennsylvania Association For The Blind employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennsylvania Association 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 06/2024, Pennsylvania Association For The Blind generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 7.6% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY BLINDNESS AND PROMOTING THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH'S BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED POPULATION. THE ASSOCIATION FUNCTIONS AS AN EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR A NETWORK OF 26 MEMBER AGENCIES TO EXPAND THE ASSOCIATION INTO 66 COUNTIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (TSS) FOR PERSONS WITH VISION IMPAIRMENT AND PROVISION OF PRESCHOOL VISION SCREENING AND EYE SAFETY EDUCATION (PSE).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel Zalewski Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $69,058 |
Anne Marie Hyer Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Krysta Carson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Staph Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Zehner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jennifer Bindernagel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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The Sight Center Of Northwest Pa See Schedule O | 6/29/19 | $192,869 |
North Central Sight Services See Schedule O | 6/29/19 | $178,399 |
Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Servic See Schedule O | 6/29/19 | $168,730 |
Center For Vision Loss See Schedule O | 6/29/19 | $146,077 |
Visioncorps See Schedule O | 6/29/19 | $122,357 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,084,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,813 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,093,813 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $106,560 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $32,390 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,780,708 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,131,154 |
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. | $69,057 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,623 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $72,680 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,894 |
Other employee benefits | $16,566 |
Payroll taxes | $11,085 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,122 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,290 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $72,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,228 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $27,183 |
Information technology | $21,414 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,649 |
Travel | $4,778 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,533 |
Interest | $7,943 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,766 |
All other expenses | $2,064 |
Total functional expenses | $4,581,906 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,783 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,440,028 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $22,696 |
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 | $1,326 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,321,300 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $35,268 |
Other assets | $1,432,031 |
Total assets | $6,262,432 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,355 |
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 | $146,961 |
Total liabilities | $172,316 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,905,320 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,184,796 |
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 | $6,262,432 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Association For The Blind has awarded $2,598,800 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE PURPOSE: VISION IMPAIRMENT | $2,584,000 |
TUSCARORA INTERMEDIATE UNIT PURPOSE: VISION IMPAIRMENT | $14,800 |