Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1988. 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 12/2023, Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement 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 12/2023, Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement Inc generated $530.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $485.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ABLE PROVIDES AUDIO AND BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR PRINT DISABLED. MATERIALS CAN BE PRODUCED IN BRAILLE, TACTILE OR AUDIO DIGITAL FORMATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AUDIO PROGRAM SERVICES: PRODUCE MATERIALS IN AUDIO FORMATS, BOTH SYNTHESIZED AND READ ALOUD, FOR BLIND AND PRINT DISABLED INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT SERVE THIS POPULATION.BRAILLE PROGRAM SERVICES: PRODUCE MATERIALS IN BRAILLE OR TACTILE FORMATS FOR BLIND AND PRINT DISABLED INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT SERVE THIS POPULATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cheryl Orgas Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $61,361 |
Michelle Gran President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erica Reib Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Watson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Mason Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carlos Garcia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $1,133 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $443,758 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $444,891 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $62,618 |
Investment income | $22,038 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $591 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $530,138 |
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. | $62,588 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,581 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $261,759 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,695 |
Other employee benefits | $6,721 |
Payroll taxes | $25,071 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,824 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,480 |
Fees for services: Other | $29,494 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,307 |
Office expenses | $21,624 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,000 |
Travel | $2,350 |
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 | $24,490 |
Insurance | $3,453 |
All other expenses | $492 |
Total functional expenses | $485,578 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,145 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $231,110 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,048 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,416 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $150,923 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $356,402 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,167 |
Total assets | $943,211 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,719 |
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 | $9,930 |
Total liabilities | $61,649 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $719,329 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $162,233 |
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 | $943,211 |