Greater Wilkes-Barre Association For The Blind is located in Exeter, PA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Greater Wilkes-Barre Association For The Blind employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Wilkes-Barre 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 12/2021, Greater Wilkes-Barre Association For The Blind generated $416.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $569.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES FOR THE PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION, WHICH IS DEFINED AS HAVING A VISUAL ACUITY OF 20/70 OR WORSE IN THE BETTER EYE WITH BEST CORRECTION OR A CORRESPONDING FIELD LOSS. WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ONE'S LIFE AND MAINTAINING HIS/HER INDEPENDENCE, NORTHEAST SIGHT SERVICES OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS, IN-HOME SUPPORT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING AND SOCIAL EVENTS. IN ADDITION, THE INSIGHT KIDS CLUB OF NEPA IS A PROGRAM FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN TO ENJOY BOTH RECREATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AS A GROUP THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING CAMP SIGHT, TRANSITION ASSISTANCE, MONTHLY CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, AND A FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP.
PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND DEMOGRAPHICS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON HELPING PREVENT BLINDNESS LOCALLY THROUGH VISION SCREENINGS AND EYE HEALTH & SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sara Peperno Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $83,901 |
Malcolm Williams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Danielle Hawley CPA President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Josh Kaytl Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
April Vinciarelli Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
James J Brozena Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $270,810 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $270,810 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $42,394 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $103,666 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $416,870 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $292,975 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $68,299 |
Payroll taxes | $22,880 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,886 |
Office expenses | $3,259 |
Information technology | $1,304 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,984 |
Travel | $9,527 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $250 |
Interest | $2,337 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,350 |
Insurance | $13,669 |
All other expenses | $11,194 |
Total functional expenses | $569,500 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,683 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $152,629 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,125 |
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 | $1,799 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $785,814 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,003,826 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $14,800 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,045,676 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,365 |
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 | $53,719 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $74,084 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $765,137 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,206,455 |
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 | $2,045,676 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Greater Wilkes-Barre Association For The Blind has recieved totaling $29,104.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Wyoming County United Way Inc Tunkhannock, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,904 |
The Luzerne Foundation Wilkesbarre, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM AND ANNUAL SUPPORT, VISUAL SERVICES | $9,950 |
Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $2,500 |
Allstate Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: 2021 GROUP LEGACY PROJECT GRANT - JOSHUA KATYL | $2,500 |
Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $1,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
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