Washington Council Of The Blind
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $248.7k
- Investments
- $25.0k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Yakima, WA
- Founding
- 06/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7297653
Organization Overview
Washington Council Of The Blind is located in Yakima, WA. The organization was established in 1973. 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. Washington Council Of 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, Washington Council Of The Blind generated $248.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $78.4k 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
DEDICATED TO PROMOTING OPPORTUNITY, EQUALITY, AND INDEPENDENCE IN THE BLIND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS: WCB HOLDS AN ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION WHERE THE GOVERNANCE OF WCB OCCURS, MEMBERSHIP ELECTS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, AND DECIDES ON CHANGES TO BYLAWS AND PROGRAM SERVICE AGENDAS. MEMBERS ALSO ATTEND THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (ACB) ANNUAL CONVENTION, A NATIONAL CONFERENCE WHERE STATE AFFILIATES MEET TO DISCUSS AND VOTE ON THE ACB PROGRAM SERVICE AGENDA.
IN 2021 WCB OFFERED 6 SCHOLARSHIPS TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COLLEGE STUDENTS THAT ARE PURSUING A WIDE ARRAY OF ACADEMIC CURRICULUM. STUDENTS MAY BE OF ANY AGE.
NEWSLINE IS A WIDE ARRAY OF MEDIA AND OTHER MATERIALS SUCH AS A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE IN BRAILLE, LARGER PRINT, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Brannon President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andy Arvidson First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheri Richardson Second Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alco Canfield Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa George Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Colley Immediate Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,300 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,022 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,322 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,520 |
| Investment income | $113,789 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $86,049 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $248,680 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,998 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,485 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,425 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,094 |
| Information technology | $289 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $989 |
| Travel | $21 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $597 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,018 |
| All other expenses | $1,619 |
| Total functional expenses | $78,424 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,315 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,041,676 |
| Investments—other securities | $25,028 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,116,019 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,116,019 |
| 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 | $2,116,019 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Washington Council Of The Blind has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fred C And Dolores R Williams Foundation Yakima, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oregon Lions Sight And Hearing Foundation Inc Portland, OR | $7,389,143 | $1,778,141 |
Envision Sight Inc Boise, ID | $1,682,917 | $1,205,904 |
Alaska Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Anchorage, AK | $1,121,469 | $657,860 |
Sight Connection Seattle, WA | $442,117 | $556,934 |
Clear Vision Foundation Eugene, OR | $235,275 | $572,173 |
Blind Enterprises Of Oregon Portland, OR | $283,444 | $507,611 |
Oral Hull Foundation For The Blind Inc Sandy, OR | $2,090,432 | $360,153 |
Lilac Services For The Blind Spokane, WA | $1,939,218 | $386,332 |
Oregon Optometric Physicians Association Milwaukie, OR | $1,156,267 | $425,462 |
Idaho Optometric Physicians Inc Meridian, ID | $480,026 | $259,170 |
Alaska Optometric Association Anchorage, AK | $476,736 | $270,474 |
Valley Vision Inc Lewiston, ID | $252,558 | $278,477 |