Blind & Visually Impaired Center Of Monterey County Inc

Organization Overview

Blind & Visually Impaired Center Of Monterey County Inc is located in Pacific Grove, CA. The organization was established in 1972. 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 12/2023, Blind & Visually Impaired Center Of Monterey County Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blind & Visually Impaired Center Of Monterey County Inc 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 12/2023, Blind & Visually Impaired Center Of Monterey County Inc generated $676.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $770.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EMPOWER THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED TOWARD INDEPENDENT LIVING THROUGH RESPONSIVE EDUCATION, SUPPORT SERVICES AND SKILLS TRAINING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LOW VISION CLINIC - WE HAVE AN OPTOMETRIST WHO SPECIALIZES IN LOW VISION. HE PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE LOW VISION EXAM AND EVALUATION. RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR APPROPRIATE OPTICAL AIDS AND DEVICES THAT WILL MAKE THE BEST USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S FUNCTIONAL VISION. DEMONSTRATION AND LOANS OF ITEMS ARE OFFERED, AS WELL AS DEMONSTRATION OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGUY. OUR LOW VISION SPECIALISTS WORKS IN CONJUCTION TO THE CLINIC AND IS AVAILABLE FOR TRAINING IN THE USE OF MAGNIFICATION SYSTEMS AND DEVICES, AS WELL AS TALKING COMPUTER SOFTWARE. LIGHTING AND GLARE CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ALSO MADE.SUPPORT SERVICES - BVIC PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO RESOURCES THAT ASSIST PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. IT OFFERS A WEEKLY SOCIALIZATION PROGRAM (LUNCHEON, CERAMICS/CRAFTS CLASS) WHICH ALSO SERVES AS PEER SUPPORT. ITS PEER SUPPORT GROUPS PROMOTE SHARED PRACTICAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION TO COPE WITH VISION LOSS. A WEEKLY ART CLASS IS ALSO OFFERED.REHABILITATION SERVICES - SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A CLIENT'S EVERY DAY SURROUNDINGS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS BY EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS. THESE SERVICES HELP A CLIENT ADAPT TO THE LOSS OF SIGHT AND CONSIST OF ORIENTATION & MOBILITY, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND THE USE OF OPTICAL AND NON-OPTICAL AIDS AND DEVICES. ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TEACHES PEOPLE TO TRAVEL SAFELY WITH A CANE, SIGHTED GUIDE OR DOG. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TEACH ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF DOING EVERY DAY TASKS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dr Ken Hunter
Member
$0
Randy Henson
Member
$0
Toula Hubbard
Member
$0
Robert Johnson
Member
$0
Dr Celia Barberena
Vice President
$0
Alissa Whittle
Treasurer
$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$226,015
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$226,015
Total Program Service Revenue$85,241
Investment income $346,560
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 $676,783

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