Cleveland Society For The Blind
- Assets
- $134.9m
- Revenue
- $29.6m
- Investments
- $120.6m
- Employees
- 184
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 04/1928
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-0714652
Organization Overview
Cleveland Society For The Blind, operating under the name Cleveland Sight Center (CSC), is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1928. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) employed 184 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) 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, Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) generated $29.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CSC IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT IN NORTHEAST OHIO THAT SERVES THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE SIGNIFICANT VISION LOSS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CSC PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION & OTHER SCHOOL SERVICES: PARENTS OF 0-3 YEAR OLDS LEARN COMPENSATORY TECHNIQUES TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN COMMUNICATION, INDEPENDENCE & MOVEMENT. CHILDREN AGED 3-5 ATTEND OUR IN-HOUSE PRESCHOOL. FAMILIES OF SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN ARE EDUCATED HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. CSC STAFF INSTRUCT SCHOOL TEACHERS HOW TO ADAPT THEIR CLASSROOM FOR A CHILD WITH A VISION DISABILITY. YOUNG ADULTS UP TO AGE 23 ARE ENGAGED IN PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING. (482 CLIENTS SERVED)
CSC PROVIDES CASEWORK & SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTING CLIENTS IN NAVIGATING NETWORKS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS. ONCE NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED, TRAINING AND TECHNIQUES ARE TAUGHT TO IMPROVE DAILY LIVING AND MOBILITY TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE. COMPUTER TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO TEACH PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND TO USE A COMPUTER USING ASSISTIVE SOFTWARE (390 CLIENTS SERVED). CSC OPERATES A LOW VISION CLINIC EVALUATING AND EDUCATING CLIENTS ABOUT THE OPTICAL AIDS NECESSARY TO UTILIZE REMAINING VISION MORE EFFECTIVELY, STAFFED BY LICENSED OPTOMETRISTS WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON LOW VISION EXAMS (957 CLIENTS SERVED).
EMPLOYMENT OPERATIONS AND PLACEMENT, INCLUDING: ASSISTANCE IN JOB READINESS, JOB SEARCH, AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING, AND THE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY (51 CLIENTS SERVED, 16 CLIENTS PLACED AT EMPLOYERS). CALL CENTER PRODUCTION SERVICES INCLUDING MANAGEMENT OF A FULLY-FUNCTIONING CALL CENTER WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING AND COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR HAVE OTHER WORK-LIMITING DISABILITIES (EMPLOYMENT OF OVER 60 INDIVIDUALS).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Larry Benders President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $311,504 |
Kevin Krencisz Executive VP & CFO | Officer | 40 | $174,437 |
Judith Weyburne VP Client Operations | 40 | $149,612 | |
Jassen Tawil VP Strategic Initiatives | 40 | $128,099 | |
Susanna Meles VP Rehabilitation Services | 40 | $127,579 | |
Steve Frohwek Dir. Of Marketing/comm. | 40 | $109,461 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $70,149 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,247,158 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,615,343 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,932,650 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,143,297 |
| Investment income | $3,620,526 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $14,667 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $16,714,086 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,769 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $142,140 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $29,589,386 |
| 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. | $1,589,220 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $201,831 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,682,258 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $202,623 |
| Other employee benefits | $739,178 |
| Payroll taxes | $465,705 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $38,818 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $48,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $79,629 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,829,899 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $117,623 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $517,733 |
| Travel | $52,692 |
| 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 | $451,426 |
| Insurance | $145,900 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,037,923 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,219,450 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $337,433 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $938,779 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $102,706 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,560 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,668,566 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $120,557,563 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $134,853,057 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $754,286 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $15,123 |
| 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 | $180,336 |
| Total liabilities | $949,745 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $69,601,820 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $64,301,492 |
| 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 | $134,853,057 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Cleveland Society For The Blind has recieved totaling $1,061,844.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $856,192 |
Elroy J Kulas Tr No 2 Cleveland Trust Co Ttee Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $43,461 |
Douglas & Janet Brews Foundation Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $35,529 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $22,311 |
Creda Heppe Trust Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $17,280 |
Ellen Garretson Wade Memorial Fund Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $16,471 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $105,407,257 |
| Earnings | $16,528,313 |
| Net Contributions | $122,220 |
| Other Expense | $3,005,701 |
| Ending Balance | $119,052,089 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Leader Dogs For The Blind Rochester Hills, MI | $33,492,766 | $19,666,578 |
Keystone Blind Association Hermitage, PA | $7,368,800 | $13,832,538 |
Cincinnati Association For The Blind Cincinnati, OH | $47,537,282 | $12,376,472 |
Cleveland Society For The Blind Cleveland, OH | $134,853,057 | $29,589,386 |
North Central Sight Services Inc Williamsport, PA | $12,090,988 | $11,041,823 |
Visioncorps Lancaster, PA | $39,668,941 | $11,840,915 |
Clovernook Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Cincinnati, OH | $36,604,319 | $10,891,182 |
Blind And Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $25,679,147 | $6,285,945 |
Westmoreland County Blind Association Greensburg, PA | $14,981,465 | $5,292,984 |
Lighthouse Inc Philadelphia, PA | $2,081,497 | $3,206,169 |
Visionlink Bensalem, PA | $17,778,365 | $2,300,660 |
Evansville Assn For The Blind Evansville, IN | $4,701,914 | $1,432,635 |