Desert Blind Association Inc is located in Palm Springs, CA. The organization was established in 1979. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Desert Blind Association 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 06/2021, Desert Blind Association Inc generated $144.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $59.9k during the year ending 06/2021. 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 AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY THAT SO NOT OTHERWISE HAVE A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO HOSPITALS, DOCTOR'S OFIICES, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OR REHABILITATION FACILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY FOR HEALTHCARE AND PERSONAL NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Carson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Holliday Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $80,393 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $63,227 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,499 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,620 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,042 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $144,662 |
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 | $18,295 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | -$6,748 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,531 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $626 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $302 |
Information technology | $3,570 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,620 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $79 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,782 |
Insurance | $14,165 |
All other expenses | $4,331 |
Total functional expenses | $59,917 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,558 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $65,393 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,596 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,410 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,933 |
Total assets | $136,890 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $11,520 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $11,520 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $125,370 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $136,890 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Desert Blind Association Inc has recieved totaling $20,035.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Regional Access Project Foundation Inc Palm Desert, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH SERVICES | $10,000 |
Bighorn Golf Club Charities Palm Desert, CA PURPOSE: FUND COMMUNITY BETTERMENT | $5,000 |
Bighorn Golf Club Charities Palm Desert, CA PURPOSE: FUND COMMUNITY BETTERMENT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35 |
Admin Expense | $4,550 |
Grants | $10,000 |
Ending Balance | $5,450 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
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 |
San Diego Center For The Blind San Diego, CA | $8,273,725 | $1,165,859 |
American Glaucome Society Inc San Francisco, CA | $7,562,216 | $2,018,629 |