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 12/2021, Sight Center Of Nw Ohio employed 26 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 12/2021, Sight Center Of Nw Ohio generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.1% 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:
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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 2021. 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.
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.
REHABILITATION & TEACHING, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stacey Franks Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $77,372 |
Anthony Burek Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Ohns Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Randy Schimmoeller Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Gross Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Oedy-Goeder Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $17,738 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,318,809 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,113 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,336,547 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $307,878 |
Investment income | $30,034 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $112,328 |
Net Rental Income | $7,440 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $218,536 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $31 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $70,825 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,083,619 |
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. | $85,143 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,572 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $521,566 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $57,166 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $41,042 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $54,538 |
Advertising and promotion | $39,226 |
Office expenses | $14,874 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,370 |
Travel | $9,107 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $310 |
Interest | $17,685 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $53,288 |
Insurance | $30,913 |
All other expenses | $11,161 |
Total functional expenses | $1,019,968 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $525 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $81,067 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $146,707 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $81,798 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,760 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,289,931 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,745,975 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $11,463 |
Other assets | $2,526,991 |
Total assets | $5,892,217 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $54,572 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $31,078 |
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 | $88,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $173,650 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,900,686 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,817,881 |
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 | $5,892,217 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Toledo Society For The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $38,279.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Toledo Community Foundation Toledo, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, BLIND AND LOW VISION REHAB SERVICES, BLIND AMBITION, GENERAL FUND, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIP. UPGRADE, SUPPORT LOW VISION DEVISES FOR LMI INDIVIDUALS, ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $36,493 |
Webster H Sturdivant Tr 27-6251-00-6 Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $1,745 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $41 |
Beg. Balance | $1,445,780 |
Earnings | $101,368 |
Ending Balance | $1,547,148 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Pennsylvania Association For The Blind Harrisburg, PA | $4,901,702 | $4,901,914 |
Lions Eye Bank Of Delaware Valley Philadelphia, PA | $14,412,620 | $4,863,038 |
Kleb Inc Louisville, KY | $1,708,878 | $3,338,144 |
League For The Blind And Disabled Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $13,675,160 | $2,904,502 |
Penrickton Center For Blind Children Taylor, MI | $14,000,121 | $4,048,500 |
Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank Inc Columbus, OH | $2,261,506 | $2,054,180 |
National Society To Prevent Blindness Columbus, OH | $4,716,429 | $2,037,831 |
Vision Resources Of Central Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA | $8,007,623 | $1,994,973 |
Indiana Optometric Association Inc Carmel, IN | $2,332,452 | $1,838,824 |
Kentucky Optometric Association Frankfort, KY | $1,137,225 | $1,149,939 |
Beaver County Assn For The Blind Beaver Falls, PA | $741,634 | $1,219,990 |
Toledo Society For The Blind Inc Toledo, OH | $5,892,217 | $2,083,619 |