Lackawanna Blind Association
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $462.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Scranton, PA
- Founding
- 07/1942
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 24-0795466
Organization Overview
Lackawanna Blind Association is located in Scranton, PA. The organization was established in 1942. 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 06/2023, Lackawanna Blind Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lackawanna Blind Association 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 06/2023, Lackawanna Blind Association generated $462.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $513.9k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THE PREVENTION OF AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT LACKAWANNA AND SUSQUEHANNA COUNTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES: CASEWORKERS REGULARLY VISIT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES ASSISTING WITH; SHOPPING, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, PHARMACY VISITS, CORRESPONDENCE, BANKING, MAIL AND BILL PAYING, DOOR-TO-DOOR ESCORT SERVICE, MINI-BUS TRANSPORTATION, REFERRALS FOR ORIENTATION & MOBILITY TRAINING AND TO OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THE LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIVITIES IN DAILY LIVING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN THEIR OPTIMAL PHYSICAL HEALTH AND REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES. A MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS AVAILABLE IN EMAIL, AUDIO, PRINT AND BRAILLE FORMATS TO KEEP CLIENTS ABREAST OF THE LATEST AGENCY HAPPENINGS.VISUAL SUPPORT CENTER: MAGNIFYING DEVICES AND OTHER LOW-VISION AIDS AND HOME CARE EQUIPMENT ARE DISPLAYED FOR DEMONSTRATION TO CLIENTS AND CONSUMERS. COMPUTER INSTRUCTION IN ASSISTIVE SOFTWARE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT FOR LBA CLIENTS.EYE CARE PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO PURCHASE EYE GLASSES FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
THE RADIO READING SERVICE IS HOSTED DAILY ON RADIO STATION WUSR, 99.5 FM BY LBA'S RADIO PROGRAM MANAGER, ALONG WITH DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. LIVE BROADCASTS, FOR PRINT-HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDE READING LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS, AND COMMUNITY AND AGENCY INFORMATION.
PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS: PREVENTION SPECIALISTS CONDUCT VISION SCREENINGS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS CENTERED ON SAFETY THROUGHOUT LACKAWANNA AND SUSQUEHANNA COUNTIES. THE LBA ALSO OFFERS ADULT VISION SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT SENIOR CENTERS, CIVIC CLUBS, HEALTH FAIRS, AND INDUSTRIAL SITES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tracy Bannon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Barrasse Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elaine Blondek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Borgia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Noreen Burke Director (7/1/22-8/5/22) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Louise Frye Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $485 |
| Fundraising events | $69,322 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $151,332 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,751 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $337,890 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,530 |
| Investment income | $75,003 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $11,780 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $39,708 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,185 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $462,726 |
| 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. | $151,588 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,159 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $144,473 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,828 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,204 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,992 |
| Fees for services: Management | $16,417 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,968 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,588 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,678 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,436 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,185 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,742 |
| Insurance | $17,242 |
| All other expenses | $2,068 |
| Total functional expenses | $513,916 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,236 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $159,298 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,875 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $390 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,240 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $73,822 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,565,494 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $789,390 |
| Total assets | $3,610,745 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,333 |
| 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 | $5,333 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,267,138 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $338,274 |
| 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 | $3,610,745 |