Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
- Assets
- $76.6m
- Revenue
- $33.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 411
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 03/1926
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 25-1095385
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 06/2023, Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children employed 411 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 06/2023, Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children generated $33.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.0m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN IS TO NURTURE THE UNIQUE ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND A LIFETIME OF LEARNING.
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.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST OF THE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM, LAVI PROGRAM, AND TITLE I PROGRAM. THE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM IS A THREE-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM. ALL STUDENTS WHO ATTEND THE ON-CAMPUS SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ESY. "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 PATHOLOGIES ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE RELATED SERVICE CONSULTATIONS AND THE USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES. THROUGHOUT THE DAY LAVI PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF INSTRUCTIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ADAPTED TO MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION.
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 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 AND INNOVATIVE, CHILDCARE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura B Gutnick President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Timothy D Frenz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
H Scott Cunningham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peggy B Harris Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph A Massaro III Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Heidi A Ondek Ed D Executive Director And Superintendent | OfficerTrustee | 48 | $287,825 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Malady & Wooten Lobbying | 6/29/23 | $189,255 |
Mele Mechanicial Llc Sanitary Line Replacement | 6/29/23 | $215,950 |
Strongland Roofing Systems Inc Jsb And Dorm Roof Repairs | 6/29/23 | $579,840 |
Uptime Llc Outsourced It Director And Helpdesk | 6/29/23 | $412,049 |
Servicemaster Clean Cleaning Services | 6/29/23 | $167,403 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $586,512 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,905,320 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,200 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,491,832 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,235,248 |
| Investment income | $687,174 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $27,955 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $33,570,178 |
| 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. | $609,989 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $609,989 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $15,799,740 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,617,989 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,555,746 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,172,633 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $167,295 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,488 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $177,277 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $39,385 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,522,265 |
| Advertising and promotion | $79,436 |
| Office expenses | $171,545 |
| Information technology | $897,442 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $704,867 |
| Travel | $57,164 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,905 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,977,748 |
| Insurance | $118,988 |
| All other expenses | $264,122 |
| Total functional expenses | $33,044,472 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,527,820 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $842,734 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $107,637 |
| 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 | $28,693,556 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,617,934 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,807,546 |
| Total assets | $76,597,227 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,429,353 |
| 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 | $7,429,353 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $40,909,787 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $28,258,087 |
| 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 | $76,597,227 |