Arizona Industries For The Blind is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Arizona Industries For The Blind employed 94 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona Industries For 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 09/2021, Arizona Industries For The Blind generated $11.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.7m during the year ending 09/2021. 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
TO INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND TO PURSUE THEIR MAXIMUM (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) POTENTIAL THROUGH CREATING, SUSTAINING AND IMPROVING EMPLOYMENT WHILE PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY GOODS AND SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISTRIBUTION - PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO FORTY-ONE BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN ALL ASPECTS OF DISTRIBUTION AND WAREHOUSING WHILE SUPPORTING ALL BRANCHES OF OUR MILITARY. CONSISTENTLY RECEIVE CPARS RATINGS OF "EXCEPTIONAL" FOR OUR INVENTORY CONTROL, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ON-TIME DELIVERY. RECEIVED ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION IN OUR MOST RECENT CPARS REPORT FOR OUR INSIGNIA CONTRACT FOR OUR HANDLING OF SHIPMENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC AND THE COST SAVINGS THAT PROVIDED TO DLA.
BASE SUPPLY STORES - PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO NINE BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT.
DOCUMENT IMAGING - PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO FOUR BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN CONVERTING PAPER DOCUMENTS TO ELECTRONIC. ALSO PROVIDEED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO THREE BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING POSITIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chris Lafollette President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $181,216 |
Larry Mann Vice President/secretary & Cio | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $125,153 |
Lorraine Hudspeth Vice President/treasurer & CFO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $114,916 |
Greg Kolton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lee Giurlanda Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Hutt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $42,760 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,010,220 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,332 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,861 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,089,312 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,441,549 |
Investment income | $5,031 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$31,076 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $2,037 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,725,864 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,232,717 |
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. | $473,052 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $458,625 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,058,205 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $156,297 |
Other employee benefits | $578,933 |
Payroll taxes | $301,153 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,912 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $57,748 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $40,273 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,633 |
Office expenses | $113,296 |
Information technology | $119,827 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,547,617 |
Travel | $13,930 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $68,188 |
Insurance | $295,691 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $8,699,543 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,098,298 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,558,545 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,043,353 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,384,623 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $498,080 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $125,620 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $15,708,519 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,732,770 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $430,389 |
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 | $2,163,159 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,545,360 |
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 | $15,708,519 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Arizona Industries For The Blind has recieved totaling $10,035.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35 |
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Summer Search Oakland, CA | $27,211,830 | $33,940,327 |
Options For All Inc San Diego, CA | $11,651,717 | $19,801,261 |
Central Valley Opportunity Center Winton, CA | $7,895,014 | $14,975,890 |
Urban Corps Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $15,173,777 | $14,300,091 |
Film L A Inc Los Angeles, CA | $20,241,193 | $14,666,382 |
Yuma Private Industry Council Incorporated Yuma, AZ | $2,039,938 | $12,291,085 |
Workforce Development Corporation Southeast Los Angeles County Inc Cerritos, CA | $3,079,206 | $9,291,553 |
Arizona Industries For The Blind Phoenix, AZ | $15,708,519 | $11,232,717 |
Westview Services Inc Anaheim, CA | $43,801,353 | $14,508,917 |
California Indian Manpower Consortium Inc Sacramento, CA | $1,497,620 | $8,173,008 |
Conservation Corps North Bay Inc Novato, CA | $6,777,357 | $8,972,735 |
Solano County Private Industry Council Inc Fairfiled, CA | $1,306,172 | $7,947,127 |