Omaha Association Of The Blind Inc is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1949. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Omaha Association Of The 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.
Since 2016, Omaha Association Of The Blind Inc has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $318,863. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IT IS THE MISSION OF THE OMAHA ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF THE BLIND, TO WORK TOWARD THEIR INTERESTS IN GENERAL AND TO FOSTER A FEELING OF FRATERNITY FELLOWSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RADIO TALKING BOOK, A RADIO PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR NEBRASKA SKI FOR LIFE
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SHARE-A-FARE CAB SERVICE FOR THE BLIND.
ACTIVITIES AT A RESIDENCE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Bulger Board Chair And President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jamie Mann Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Evelyn Katz Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Katie Larson Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Pam Walker Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $640 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $375 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,015 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $49,016 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$76,567 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | -$26,418 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $45,983 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $3,555 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,396 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,900 |
All other expenses | $24 |
Total functional expenses | $58,858 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $727 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $59,155 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $805,002 |
Investments—other securities | $406,448 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,006 |
Total assets | $1,274,338 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,274,338 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,274,338 |
Over the last fiscal year, Omaha Association Of The Blind Inc has awarded $44,983 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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RADIO TALKING BOOK PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF RADIO STATION | $24,000 |
SHARE-A-FARE PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH TAXI CAB AND UBER FEES FOR THE BLIND | $12,000 |
WALTER B ROBERTS MANOR PURPOSE: INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT OF OF THE BLIND THROUGH ACTIVITIES AT WALTER B ROBERTS MANOR | $8,983 |