Cleveland Society For The Blind

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 12/2023, Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) employed 183 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 12/2023, Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) generated $12.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.8m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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 VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND.

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. (252 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 (152 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 (550 CLIENTS SERVED).


EMPLOYMENT OPERATIONS AND PLACEMENT, INCLUDING: ASSISTANCE IN JOB READINESS, JOB SEARCH, AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. (144 CLIENTS SERVED) 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)Compensation
Larry Benders
President/ceo
$357,962
Kevin Krencisz
Executive Vice President & CFO
$201,140
Jassen Tawil
VP Strategic Initiatives
$163,739
Judith Weyburne
VP Client Operations
$152,139
Susanna Meles
VP Rehabilitation Services
$151,622
Annalisa Katz-Schloss
Optometrist
$128,792

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$84,323
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,190,863
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,275,186
Total Program Service Revenue$5,031,234
Investment income $4,640,393
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $103,407
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$24,322
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $118,898
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,158,033

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