Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2002. 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. Vision Forward Association Foundation 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 03/2021, Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $305.2k during the year ending 03/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SERVE AS A VEHICLE FOR RAISING AND MANAGING FUNDING USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT SERVE AND BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH BLINDNESS OR VISION IMPAIRMENT AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY: THE FOUNDATION SEEKS OUT, PROTECTS, AND MANAGES THE CUMULATIVE FUND-RAISING ASSETS THAT IT HAS ACQUIRED OVER THE YEARS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT SERVE AND BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH BLINDNESS OR VISION IMPAIRMENT AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE FUNDS, WHICH PRIMARILY CONSIST OF RESERVES ACQUIRED THROUGH DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIFTS, ARE HELD IN TRUST BY THE VISION FORWARD ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION.ASSURANCE OF CONTINUING MISSION: PROJECTIONS ARE THAT THE POPULATION OF PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN WILL TRIPLE OVER THE NEXT 25 YEARS. THE FOUNDATION WAS SET UP TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RESOURCES TO SUSTAIN CURRENT PROGRAMMING THAT SERVES AND BENEFITS INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH BLINDNESS OR VISION IMPAIRMENT AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO SUPPORT FUTURE EFFORTS TO EXPAND PROGRAMS TO MEET THE INCREASING DEMAND FOR SERVICES IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN.EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2021, THE FOUNDATION WAS MERGED WITH VISION FORWARD ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED (THE ASSOCIATION) WITH THE ASSOCIATION BEING THE SURVIVING ENTITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dave Strelitz
President
$0
James Dobrinska
Vice President
$0
Terence Lynch
Board Member
$0
John Marek
Board Member
$0
Jill Marget
Board Member
$0
Kathleen Meyer
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$47,341
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,415,868
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,463,209
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $160,684
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $129,288
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,753,181

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Beyond Vision Inc
West Allis, WI
$13,019,306
National Society To Prevent Blindness
Chicago, IL
$5,161,803
Vision Forward Association Incorporated
Milwaukee, WI
$2,381,863
Center For Sight & Hearing
Rockford, IL
$2,536,583
Penrickton Center For Blind Children
Taylor, MI
$3,396,300
Volunteer Braille Services
Golden Valley, MN
$172,123
Lighthouse Center For Vital Living
Duluth, MN
$1,695,923
Horizons For The Blind Inc
Crystal Lake, IL
$2,431,733
Blindness-Learning In New Dimensions Inc
Minneapolis, MN
$1,086,247
Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc
Madison, WI
$894,570
Illinois Optometric Association
Springfield, IL
$1,415,538
Iowa Optometric Association
West Des Moines, IA
$1,275,378
Michigan Optometric Association Inc
Lansing, MI
$1,227,181
Second Sense
Chicago, IL
$1,073,143
National Society To Prevent Blindness
Milwaukee, WI
$1,368,560
Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Grand Rapids, MI
$817,324
Hynd Blind Fund Of The James Hynd Trust
Chicago, IL
$528,437
American Council Of The Blind Enterprises And Services Inc
Brooklyn Center, MN
$1,221,541
Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc
Creston, IA
$858,424
Combat Blindness International Inc
Madison, WI
$815,137
Wisconsin Optometric Asociation
Madison, WI
$887,858
Starrs Watchful Eye Inc
Southfield, MI
$1,027,018
Minnesota Optometric Association Inc
Bloomington, MN
$781,324
Mary Meyer School
Chicago, IL
$649,741
Center For Deaf-Blind Persons Inc
West Allis, WI
$509,232

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