Toledo Society For The Blind Inc, operating under the name The Sight Center Of Nw Ohio, is located in Toledo, OH. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sight Center Of Nw Ohio employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sight Center Of Nw Ohio 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 12/2022, Sight Center Of Nw Ohio generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.6% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE SIGHT CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO EMPOWERS INDEPENDENCE AND ENRICHES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VISION REHABILITATION/LOW VISION SERVICES: THE SIGHT CENTER PROVIDED LOW VISION CLINICAL AND FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO OVER 600 INDIVIDUALS IN 2022. THESE SERVICES MAXIMIZE USE OF RESIDUAL VISION FOR PEOPLE WHO NO LONGER BENEFIT FROM GLASSES, CONTACTS, SURGERY OR MEDICATION. IN ADDITION TO THE INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING; CLIENTS ARE INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE MAGNIFIERS, CCTV'S, MONOCULAR TELESCOPES, LIGHTING, FILTERS AND HOME MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES TO REGAIN OR MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. ASSISTIVE DEVICES CAN BE LOANED PRIOR TO PURCHASE TO ENSURE THE DEVICE IS A GOOD FIT FOR THE CLIENT'S GOALS AND ABILITIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BOTH IN THE AGENCY LOW VISION CLINIC, THE HOME, THE WORKPLACE OR THE SCHOOL SETTING.
REHABILITATION & TEACHING, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING: TRAINING IN THE USE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR OTHER ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR USE IN ANY SETTING. SERVICES INITIATE WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE CLIENT EXPERIENCE WITH MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGY, NEED FOR ACCESS TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF OBJECTIVES TO MEET GOALS. OPTIONS INCLUDE NON-VISUAL SCREEN READING PROGRAMS, SCREEN ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, HARDWARE TO UTILIZE BRAILLE INPUT/REFRESHABLE BRAILLE ACCESS, NONE-TAKING DEVICES, PORTABLE MULTI-PLAYER DEVICES, AND THE ACCESSIBLE FEATURES FOR TABLETS OR SMART PHONES.
ORIENTATION & MOBILITY: INSTRUCTION IN SAFE, INDEPENDENT TRAVEL IN THE HOME, WORKPLACE OR COMMUNITY. INCLUDES WHITE CANE AND SIGHTED-GUIDE TRAINING WHEN APPROPRIATE. SERVICES ASSIST PEOPLE WITH PERMANENT VISION LOSS TO UTILIZE THEIR REMAINING SENSES TO NEGOTIATE SAFE MOVEMENT FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER. TRAINING CAN ALSO INCLUDE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTION AND PARATRANSIT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anthony Burek Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Ohns Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ginny Martin Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Green Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Rozic Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Schimmoeller Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $16,779 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $501,605 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $518,384 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $320,789 |
Investment income | $47,854 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $124,836 |
Net Rental Income | $7,440 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $354,786 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$987 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $75,203 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,448,305 |
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. | $67,661 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,831 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $520,278 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,836 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $47,941 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $46,958 |
Advertising and promotion | $156,111 |
Office expenses | $13,704 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,147 |
Travel | $16,939 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,886 |
Interest | $1,476 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $60,822 |
Insurance | $27,940 |
All other expenses | $10,156 |
Total functional expenses | $1,161,738 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,906 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,663 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $110,674 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $82,307 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,396 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,285,434 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,474,271 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $11,463 |
Other assets | $2,216,071 |
Total assets | $5,218,185 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,871 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $13,860 |
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 | $70,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $150,731 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,499,606 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,567,848 |
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 | $5,218,185 |