Blind & Visually Impaired Center Of Monterey County Inc
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Pacific Grove, CA
- Founding
- 06/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 23-7221588
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 12/2020, 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 12/2020, Blind & Visually Impaired Center Of Monterey County Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $630.2k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 6 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
2020
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Russell Hatch Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Dr Celia Barberena Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Sonja Jackson Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tom Gardner President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Dr Ken Hunter Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Henson Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $570 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $300,318 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $300,888 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,741 |
| Investment income | $591,389 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $170,596 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,116,356 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $351,531 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,810 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,636 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,571 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,252 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,652 |
| Office expenses | $15,696 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,168 |
| Travel | $7,884 |
| 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 | $12,642 |
| Insurance | $50,232 |
| All other expenses | $30,854 |
| Total functional expenses | $630,158 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,321 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,247 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,754 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $145,607 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $256,185 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,214,941 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $796,296 |
| Total assets | $5,455,351 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,178 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $8,178 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,641,356 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $805,817 |
| 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 | $5,455,351 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Blind & Visually Impaired Center Of Monterey County Inc has recieved totaling $30,043.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Manitou Fund White Bear Lake, MN PURPOSE: MARJORIE R. MCNEELY LOW VISION CLINIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | $30,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $43 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $108,495 |
| Earnings | $16,157 |
| Admin Expense | $6,245 |
| Ending Balance | $118,407 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Doheny Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA | $229,360,664 | $66,100,953 |
Foundation For Blind Children Phoenix, AZ | $30,302,492 | $12,774,867 |
Southern Arizona Association For The Visually Impaired Tucson, AZ | $10,878,580 | $6,203,130 |
Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Palo Alto, CA | $12,198,427 | $3,251,858 |
Association Of University Professors Of Ophthalmology Inc San Francisco, CA | $10,060,251 | $4,034,996 |
California Optometric Association Sacramento, CA | $10,978,851 | $3,280,771 |
International Council Of Ophthalmology Foundation San Francisco, CA | $280,929 | $270,113 |
Society For The Blind Sacramento, CA | $6,571,988 | $3,002,333 |
Restoringvision San Francisco, CA | $3,263,281 | $2,652,811 |
Oregon Lions Sight And Hearing Foundation Inc Portland, OR | $7,389,143 | $1,778,141 |
The Armenian Eyecare Project San Dimas, CA | $4,533,308 | $2,577,746 |
Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Phoenix, AZ | $1,661,480 | $2,113,389 |