Michigan Foundation For The Blind And Visually Impaired
- Assets
- $490.9k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Founding
- 10/1997
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 38-2591412
Organization Overview
Michigan Foundation For The Blind And Visually Impaired is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Foundation 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 08/2022, Michigan Foundation For The Blind And Visually Impaired generated $2.3k 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 (25.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6k during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (23.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SUPPORT GROUPS, HOME VISITS, WORKSHOPS AND AN EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
MICHIGAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (MFBVI) FACILITATED 5 SUPPORT GROUPS MONTHLY IN SENIOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, WITH APPROXIMATELY 26 PEOPLE SERVED EACH MONTH. RESIDENTIAL VISITS TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED SENIORS HELPED THEM MAKE ADAPTIVE CHANGES IN THEIR HOMES. THERE WERE 26 RESIDENTIAL VISITS IN 2018-2019.
A WORKSHOP HELD IN COLLABORATION WITH WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIV. DEPT. OF LOW VISION AND BLINDNESS WAS HELD, HELPING 28 INDIVIDUALS LEARN WAYS TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE. FIVE WMU GRADUATE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED WITH THE TEACHING, HELPING TO FULFILL THEIR PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS.
AN EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE, WHICH HAS SECTIONS ON ADAPTIVE TECHNIQUES AND RESOURCES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, WAS MAINTAINED. NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS CONTACTED US THROUGH THE WEBSITE AND WERE DIRECTED TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Blaine Lam Secretary/tr | 0.5 | $0 | |
John Boes Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | |
Elyse Connors Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | |
Mary Leveque Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | |
Zach Mcclung Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | |
Gail Toda Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,955 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $340 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,295 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $755 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $84 |
| Other expenses | $1,782 |
| Total expenses | $2,621 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $490,898 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $490,898 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $490,898 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Michigan Foundation For The Blind And Visually Impaired has recieved totaling $9,300.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: WMU PARTNERSHIP | $4,800 |
Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: KALAMAZOO CHAPTER - GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,500 |
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