Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children

Organization Overview

Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1926. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children employed 349 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children 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, Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children generated $30.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO NURTURE THE UNIQUE ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC AND SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 200 ENROLLED STUDENTS, WHO IN ADDITION TO VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, EVIDENCE ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CHALLENGES. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED TO AROUND 20 STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS. THE SCHOOL IS DIVIDED INTO THREE CURRICULUM PROGRAMS: PRIMARY, MIDDLE AND SECONDARY. SMALL CLASS SIZES OF NO MORE THAN EIGHT STUDENTS ENSURE STUDENTS RECEIVE THE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION AND INSTRUCTION NECESSARY TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. CLASSROOM TEAMS CONSIST OF A CASE MANAGER, CERTIFIED TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR, BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST, NURSE AND INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES.


THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES VITAL INFORMATION, CONSULTATION AND DIRECT SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS, AGENCIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, INTERMEDIATE UNITS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THE PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO HELPING PARENTS AND EDUCATORS MAKE REAL, TANGIBLE IMPACT IN THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT THROUGHOUT WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.


"A CHILD'S VIEW: VISION IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS" EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE BLENDED CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN WITH OR WITHOUT VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS FROM THE AGES OF SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS. THIS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BENEFIT ALL CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY LEVEL OR SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS. ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN, A CHILD'S VIEW IS A HIGH QUALITY, INNOVATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE CHILDCARE PROGRAM. THROUGH A BLENDED MODEL, ALL CHILDREN CAN LEARN ALONGSIDE EACH OTHER, LEARNING ABOUT EMPATHY, RESPECT AND DIVERSITY.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST PRIMARILY OF THE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM AND LAVI PROGRAM. THE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM IS A THREE WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERED TO APPROXIMATELY 160 STUDENTS. "LAVI: LEARNING ADVENTURES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED" IS A LICENSED ADULT TRAINING FACILITY (ATF) FOR GRADUATES OF THE WPSBC AGES 21 TO 59. THE PROGRAM RUNS YEAR-ROUND AT OUR OAKLAND CAMPUS. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTIVE DEVICES OF ALL KINDS. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A FULL-TIME NURSE ON STAFF TO ASSIST WITH THE PROGRAM. THROUGHOUT THE DAY LAVI PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF INSTRUCTIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ADAPTED TO MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $402,508
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,203,311
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,605,819
Total Program Service Revenue$22,315,702
Investment income $507,202
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,424,666
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $29,978,055

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children has recieved totaling $8,118.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ralph And Dorothy Hartwell Schugar Charitable Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,000
Wallace P Hough Charitable Tr 057549-1

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: MOBILE CARTS FOR

$1,118
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$63,090,674
Earnings$4,993,639
Net Contributions$26,082
Other Expense$30,697,519
Ending Balance$37,412,876

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