Vision Loss Resources Inc
- Assets
- $20.0m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 90
- Location
- Little Canada, MN
- Founding
- 11/1955
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 41-0694713
Organization Overview
Vision Loss Resources Inc is located in Little Canada, MN. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Vision Loss Resources Inc employed 90 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vision Loss Resources 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 12/2022, Vision Loss Resources Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING INDEPENDENT-LIVING SERVICES AND TRAINING, COMMUNITY-BUILDING, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LOW-VISION, BLIND, OR DEAFBLIND, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
REHABILITATION CENTER - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH VISION IMPAIRMENT TO ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AT HOME, WORK, AND SCHOOL, INCLUDING SAFE TRAVEL SKILLS, TECHNOLOGY, BRAILLE, AND TASKS OF DAILY LIVING. IN 2022, 60 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN DAILY, WEEKLY, AND ON- DEMAND CLASSES TO ADAPT TO THEIR VISION LOSS.
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DEAFBLIND SERVICES MINNESOTA - PROVIDES ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT SERVICES AND INDEPENDENT LIVING TRAINING TO DEAFBLIND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR ADULTS, AND INTERVENERS FOR CHILDREN. IN 2022, 74 DEAFBLIND ADULTS AND 38 DEAFBLIND CHILDREN AND YOUTH RECEIVED 10,358 HOURS OF SERVICE TO EMPOWER THEM TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY SERVICES IN 2022, OUR PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 535 HOURS OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 128 CLIENTS OF THE BLIND COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: FACILITATING SUPPORT GROUPS, BEING A READER TO HELP WITH MAIL AND OTHER WEEKLY TASKS, AND HELPING WITH SHOPPING. OUR VOLUNTEERS HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kate Grathwol PHD Ceo/exec Dir | Officer | 40 | $269,627 |
Linda Guzman Cps Director | 40 | $0 | |
Mauricio Lopez Former Contr | Officer | $0 | |
Ricardo Lopez Senior Prod | 40 | $0 | |
Chuck Stroud CFO | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Mary Bear-Dukes Vice Board C | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $294,920 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,725 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $294,920 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,127,275 |
| Investment income | $91,798 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $224,224 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $44,648 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,006,354 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,512,853 |
| 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 | $1,538,288 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $24,096 |
| Fees for services: Other | $333,481 |
| Advertising and promotion | $761 |
| Office expenses | $64,160 |
| Information technology | $45,838 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $319,724 |
| Travel | $93,415 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,059 |
| Interest | $222,938 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $99,519 |
| Insurance | $22,789 |
| All other expenses | -$378,544 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,271,768 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,223,177 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,186,348 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $6,552,900 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $126,554 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $551,498 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,328,748 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $19,969,225 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $203,845 |
| 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 | $5,579,680 |
| Other liabilities | $94,250 |
| Total liabilities | $5,877,775 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,901,835 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $189,615 |
| 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 | $19,969,225 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vision Loss Resources Inc Little Canada, MN | $19,969,225 | $2,006,354 |
Wisconsin Lions Birch-Sturm Memorial Fund Inc Rosholt, WI | $6,968,761 | $532,200 |
American Council Of The Blind Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $56,522 | $241,932 |
Dogsinvests Palmyra, WI | $39,617 | $51,767 |
J R & Emily Morgan Fund For The Blind And Prevention Of Blindness Milwaukee, WI | $2,040,434 | $259,046 |
Minnesota Guide Dog Breeding Center Ltd Hastings, MN | $1,740,228 | $114,216 |
Deaf Can Inc South Saint Paul, MN | $210,502 | $0 |
Schok And Awe Inc Pella, IA | $114,205 | $0 |
Penny Forward Inc Owatonna, MN | $39,577 | $0 |
Flight For Sight Inc Madison, WI | $85,985 | $106,975 |
Wildwood Lions Club Foundation Willernie, MN | $56,062 | $0 |
Ecenter For Hope And Vision Corp Fond Du Lac, WI | $12,455 | $0 |
Hear To See Iowa City, IA | $4,257 | $0 |