Lions Business Oppertunities For The Missouri Blind Inc is located in Jefferson City, MO. The organization was established in 1951. 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 09/2021, Lions Business Oppertunities For The Missouri Blind Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lions Business Oppertunities For The Missouri Blind 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 09/2021, Lions Business Oppertunities For The Missouri Blind Inc generated $745.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $626.4k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
REHABILITATION OF THE BLIND, ALLOWING THEM TO BE SELF-SUPPORTING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MO BLIND, INC HAS ORGANIZATION MANAGED FACILITIES. THESE SITES ARE MANAGED BY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE REVENUES AND EXPENSES FROM THESE SITES ARE ALL THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MO BLIND, INC. THESE INCLUDE SALES OF GOODS, INVENTORY, LIABILITY INSURANCE, ETC.
LIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MO BLIND, INC IS AN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR THE MISSOURI BLIND. THE ASSOCIATION TRAINS AND SUPERVISES THE MISSOURI BLIND AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING, REPAIRING, AND MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT AT THE VENDING FACILITIES THAT ARE OPERATED BY THE MO BLIND. THE ASSOCIATION GIVES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTENDED TRAINING AND UPWARD MOBILITY. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO HAS A MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICE THAT HANDLES ALL OF THE ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING FOR THE VENDING FACILITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Walt Hamer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Noland Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Soph Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Brinkmann Director/superv | Officer | 20 | $0 |
George Winkeler Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Louise Bibbs Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $39,700 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,525 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $47,225 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $659,486 |
Investment income | $1,167 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $745,364 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $212,935 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,508 |
Other employee benefits | $25,526 |
Payroll taxes | $17,654 |
Fees for services: Management | $17 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,231 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,139 |
Advertising and promotion | $303 |
Office expenses | $2,511 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,845 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $522 |
Insurance | $14,248 |
All other expenses | $42,761 |
Total functional expenses | $626,399 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $497,846 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $550,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $199,436 |
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 | $11,643 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $1,258,926 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $184,151 |
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 | $184,151 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,042,739 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,036 |
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 | $1,258,926 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Wichita, KS | $32,560,477 | $11,748,345 |
Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation Kansas City, MO | $11,391,885 | $10,320,745 |
National Society To Prevent Blindness Chicago, IL | $17,829,229 | $4,816,823 |
Kleb Inc Louisville, KY | $1,708,878 | $3,338,144 |
Lions Volunteer Blind Industries Inc Morristown, TN | $6,170,102 | $1,326,528 |
Oklahoma Lions Sight Conservation Fdn Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $2,429,055 | $2,007,240 |
Center For Sight & Hearing Rockford, IL | $9,055,491 | $458,096 |
World Services For The Blind Foundation Little Rock, AR | $4,565,552 | $846,557 |
Delta Gamma Center For Children With Visual Impairments Saint Louis, MO | $8,354,019 | $2,664,417 |
St Louis Society For The Blind St Louis, MO | $19,259,060 | $3,202,136 |
Horizons For The Blind Inc Crystal Lake, IL | $4,367,983 | $2,299,343 |
Iowa Optometric Association West Des Moines, IA | $3,760,263 | $1,289,293 |