Second Sense
- Assets
- $725.0k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 02/1950
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-2229565
Organization Overview
Second Sense is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1950. 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 06/2022, Second Sense employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Second Sense 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 06/2022, Second Sense generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $987.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS TO MOVE BEYOND VISION LOSS AND BELIEVE IN THEIR ABILITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES - PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON SKILLS CLIENTS NEED TO ACCOMPLISH DAILY TASKS.
ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - PROVIDES CLASSROOM TRAINING AND INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION IN THE USE OF ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY.
ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY - TEACHING CLIENTS HOW TO TRAVEL SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY USING A WHITE CANE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven Zelner Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $150,233 |
Brett Christenson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Wagner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Rounce Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Giemzik Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzanne Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $172,415 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $200,457 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $963,827 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,336,699 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $704 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,222 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,871 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,305 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,432,456 |
| 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. | $182,180 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,792 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $354,144 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,585 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,575 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,781 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,000 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,525 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $42,185 |
| Information technology | $29,057 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $161,142 |
| Travel | $12,559 |
| 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 | $8,147 |
| Insurance | $14,711 |
| All other expenses | $2,658 |
| Total functional expenses | $987,207 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $366,328 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $120,747 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,222 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,033 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,449 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $193,359 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,886 |
| Total assets | $725,024 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,778 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $117,971 |
| Total liabilities | $143,749 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $537,657 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $43,618 |
| 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 | $725,024 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Second Sense has recieved totaling $308,854.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lohengrin Foundation Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $100,000 |
Debicki Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OUTREACH | $100,000 |
W P & H B White Foundation Northfield, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Washington Square Health Foundation Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY | $14,500 |
Marvin And Kay Lichtman Foundation Arlington Heights, IL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Frankel Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation Kansas City, MO | $11,391,885 | $10,320,745 |
Beyond Vision Inc Milwaukee, WI | $23,591,708 | $9,394,034 |
National Society To Prevent Blindness Chicago, IL | $17,829,229 | $4,816,823 |
Kleb Inc Louisville, KY | $1,708,878 | $3,338,144 |
Vision Forward Association Incorporated Milwaukee, WI | $6,770,094 | $2,817,896 |
League For The Blind And Disabled Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $13,675,160 | $2,904,502 |
Center For Sight & Hearing Rockford, IL | $9,055,491 | $458,096 |
Delta Gamma Center For Children With Visual Impairments Saint Louis, MO | $8,354,019 | $2,664,417 |
St Louis Society For The Blind St Louis, MO | $19,259,060 | $3,202,136 |
Horizons For The Blind Inc Crystal Lake, IL | $4,367,983 | $2,299,343 |
Indiana Optometric Association Inc Carmel, IN | $2,332,452 | $1,838,824 |
Iowa Optometric Association West Des Moines, IA | $3,760,263 | $1,289,293 |