Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1943. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired 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 03/2022, Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired generated $765.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $903.3k during the year ending 03/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
ABVI ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DRAMATIC VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS THAT SURGERY AND EYEGLASSES CANNOT FULLY CORRECT. WE ARE A FULL SERVICE AGENCY OFFERING LOW-VISION SERVICES, REHABILITATION, AND EDUCATION TO HELP OUR CLIENTS MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND TO PROMOTE THE PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ABVI PROVIDES REHABILITATION, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE FACED WITH LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS. WE CARE FOR THE WHOLE PERSON, BY IDENTIFYING THEIR GOALS, CLINICALLY ASSESSING THE CLIENT'S REMAINING VISION AND OFFERING DEVICES, TRAINING AND TECHNIQUES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR REMAINING VISION OR FEEL COMFORTABLE AND SECURE IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT AS A BLIND INDIVIDUAL.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alejandro Saldivar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ryan Podvin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cassaundra Wolf Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Marcus Manders President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Eric Smith CPA Ex Officio | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sherah Eavey Od Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $13,698 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,018 |
Related organizations | $96,600 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $180,165 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $293,481 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $424,263 |
Investment income | $654 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $39,130 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $8,090 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $765,618 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $460,599 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,946 |
Other employee benefits | $71,808 |
Payroll taxes | $33,397 |
Fees for services: Management | $38,194 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $68,279 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,576 |
Office expenses | -$645 |
Information technology | $18,300 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,744 |
Travel | $7,268 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,687 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,582 |
Insurance | $9,525 |
All other expenses | $89,245 |
Total functional expenses | $903,255 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $191,116 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $179,656 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $72,301 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $38,180 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $68,343 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $227,231 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $776,827 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$130 |
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 | $193,140 |
Total liabilities | $193,010 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $583,817 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $776,827 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired has recieved totaling $16,758.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fremont Area Community Foundation Fremont, MI PURPOSE: Low Vision Rehabilitation Services | $8,000 |
William H Gilbert Testamentary Trust Fbo Ymca Etal 3108027 Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $5,275 |
Korff Foundation Comstock Park, MI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
Ufp Industries Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: OUTREACH | $250 |
Jerome P Subar Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100 |
Jerome P Subar Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Beyond Vision Inc Milwaukee, WI | $23,591,708 | $9,394,034 |
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 |
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 |
Indiana Optometric Association Inc Carmel, IN | $2,332,452 | $1,838,824 |
Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc Madison, WI | $11,120,842 | $1,458,735 |
Toledo Society For The Blind Inc Toledo, OH | $5,892,217 | $2,083,619 |
National Society To Prevent Blindness Milwaukee, WI | $1,000,091 | $878,132 |
Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired Grand Rapids, MI | $776,827 | $765,618 |
Michigan Optometric Association Inc Lansing, MI | $2,223,943 | $1,115,968 |