Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation

Organization Overview

Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation is located in Kansas City, KS. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation 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 06/2022, Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation generated $362.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $95.5k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

KC BLIND ALL-STARS' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO LOW VISION AND BLIND STUDENTS IN EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND CAREER PROGRAMS. KC BLIND ALL-STARS PROVIDES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, ATHLETIC EVENTS, AND EXTRA-CURRICULUR SPORTSA ALONG WITH EXPERIENCES IN MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LOW VISION PROGRAM / KAN-LOVE-KIDS LOW VISION CLINICS AND EQUIPMENT THE LOW VISION PROGRAM PROVIDES EYE EXAMS TO PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF KANSAS WHILE PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS INCLUDING EYE GLASSES AND OPTICAL DEVICES.


ESY (EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR) PROGRAM KC BLIND ALL-STARS PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN ACCESS TECHNOLOGY, ORIENTATIONS AND MOBILITY, BRAILLE, SOCIAL SKILLS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, AND CAREER EDUCATION.


SPACE CAMP FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS KC BLIND ALL-STARS SPONSORS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING SPACE CAMP IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA WITH STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ALONG WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. STUDENTS ARE IMMERSED IN LEARNING ABOUT SPACE EXPLORATIONS, EARLY SPACE MISSIONS, AND HOW NASA PARTNERS WITH OTHER SPACE AGENCIES. THEY PARTICIPATE IN MISSIONS AND TRAININGS VIA SIMULATIONS IN THE SAME MANNER NASA ASTRONAUTS TRAIN.


OTHER PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY KC BLIND ALL STARS INCLUDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS CONITUNING TO HIGHER EDUCATION, THE ANNUAL BRAILLE CHALLENGE HELD IN KANSAS CITY, KS AND WICHITA, COVERING COSTS FOR SPORTS AND EXTRA CURRICULUR SPORT COMPETITIONS, HOSTING THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE KC BLIND ALL STARS 5K WALK RUN RACE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Deleon
President
$0
Tom Johnson
Treasurer
$0
Jon Harding
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$56,346
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$321,770
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$378,116
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income -$15,897
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 $362,219

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation has recieved totaling $40,043.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sunderland Foundation

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: RENOVATE GYM AT KANSAS STATE BLIND SCHOOL

$25,000
Hutchinson Community Foundation

Hutchinson, KS

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$7,987
Textron Charitable Trust 540 008

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT TO EDUCATION

$4,000
Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc

Leawood, KS

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$3,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$56
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