Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc
- Assets
- $11.1m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 04/1953
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-0977746
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1953. 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, Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc 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, Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF PEOPLE IN WISCONSIN WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SELLS SPECIALIZED ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS AT LOW COST TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION. DURING 2021, THESE ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS HELPED KEEP ABOUT 2,400 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS INDEPENDENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DISTRIBUTED 331 WHITE CANES AT NO COST TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, IN-HOME REHABILITATION TEACHING WAS REDUCED. WCBVI STILL PROVIDED 382 IN-HOME VISITS AND 160 PHONE CONSULTATIONS TO TEACH INDIVIDUALS WITH CHANGING VISION HOW TO DO FAMILIAR TASKS IN NEW WAYS. ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS WERE MADE TO GROUPS OF PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH OLDER ADULTS WITH VISION LOSS. LOW VISION ASSESSMENTS WERE ADMINISTERED TO 159 INDIVIDUALS, HELPING THEM LEARN HOW TO USE THEIR REMAINING VISION WITH THE BEST RESULTS. 70 PEOPLE RECEIVED ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING DURING 2021.
THE WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PROVIDES VARIOUS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT. 42 COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS PROVIDED INFORMATION TO 329 ATTENDEES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Denise Jess Ceo/executive Director | Officer | 40 | $89,155 |
Chris Richmond Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nick Sinram Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rhonda Staats Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rebecca Arrowood 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nurudeen Deen Amusa Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $8,073 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $795,851 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,387 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $803,924 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,789 |
| Investment income | $154,833 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $14,400 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $406,913 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,627 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $61,066 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,458,735 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $32,095 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $94,504 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,663 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $585,627 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,271 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,459 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,796 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $531 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $34,310 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $37,169 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,866 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,188 |
| Office expenses | $60,328 |
| Information technology | $18,217 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,873 |
| Travel | $5,083 |
| 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 | $43,788 |
| Insurance | $6,087 |
| All other expenses | $31,937 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,180,129 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,200 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $201,304 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,866 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $69,513 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,924 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $902,018 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,870,017 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,120,842 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $91,252 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $91,252 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,625,340 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,404,250 |
| 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 | $11,120,842 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc has recieved totaling $367,283.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT | $163,956 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT | $163,956 |
David G And Nancy B Walsh Family Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
Community Shares Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,055 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
Madison Investments Foundation Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK DONE BY WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED. | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $8,930,024 |
| Earnings | $1,181,049 |
| Admin Expense | $37,169 |
| Net Contributions | $194,956 |
| Other Expense | $536,436 |
| Ending Balance | $9,732,424 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Beyond Vision Inc Milwaukee, WI | $23,591,708 | $9,394,034 |
National Society To Prevent Blindness Chicago, IL | $17,829,229 | $4,816,823 |
Vision Forward Association Incorporated Milwaukee, WI | $6,770,094 | $2,817,896 |
Penrickton Center For Blind Children Taylor, MI | $14,000,121 | $4,048,500 |
Center For Sight & Hearing Rockford, IL | $9,055,491 | $458,096 |
Horizons For The Blind Inc Crystal Lake, IL | $4,367,983 | $2,299,343 |
Duluth Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Duluth, MN | $1,822,072 | $1,499,575 |
Blindness-Learning In New Dimensions Inc Minneapolis, MN | $1,379,551 | $1,622,923 |
Iowa Optometric Association West Des Moines, IA | $3,760,263 | $1,289,293 |
Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc Madison, WI | $11,120,842 | $1,458,735 |
Second Sense Chicago, IL | $725,024 | $1,432,456 |
National Society To Prevent Blindness Milwaukee, WI | $1,000,091 | $878,132 |