Metrolina Association For The Blind Inc is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 1939. 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 06/2022, Metrolina Association For The Blind Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metrolina Association For 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.
For the year ending 06/2022, Metrolina Association For The Blind Inc generated $3.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENABLE PEOPLE EXPERIENCING BLIND AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT TO ADJUST TO THEIR VISION LOSS AND MANAGE SELECTED DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES INDEPENDENTLY BY THE PROVISION OF THE DIRECT SERVICES OF THERAPEUTIC CASEWORK, REHABILITATIVE TEACHING, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTION, LOW VISION TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE DOCUMENT/COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING VISION LOSS THROUGH THE RECEIPT OF INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS THAT ALLOW THE INDIVIDUAL TO MANAGE THEIR PERSONAL FINANCES AND DAILY LIVING INDEPENDENTLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VRS PROGRAM - PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT AND REHABILITATION-ENABLE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE TO ADJUST TO THEIR VISION LOSS AND MANAGE SELECTED DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES INDEPENDENTLY BY THE PROVISION OF THE DIRECT SERVICES OF THERAPEUTIC CASEWORK, REHABILITATIVE TEACHING, ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTION, LOW VISION TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
ADS PROGRAM - TRANSCRIPTION, REPRODUCTION AND SHIPPING OF BOOKS, LETTERS, LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND MONTHLY STATEMENTS IN BRAILLE, LARGE PRINT FORMAT, AUDIO AND ACCESSIBLE PDF.
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - DOOR THROUGH DOOR TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED IN MECKLENBURG AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chris Wilkins VP Of It (outgoing) | Officer | 40 | $169,655 |
Tracy Libertino - Fegarsky President / CEO | Officer | 40 | $169,500 |
Laurie Hoffman Ophthalmologist | 40 | $139,956 | |
Richard Hartness VP Production Des & Dev | Officer | 40 | $118,809 |
Dana Draa Chief Program Officer | Officer | 40 | $102,000 |
Jodie Anderson VP Of Finance (outgoing) | Officer | 40 | $86,686 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $91,693 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $400,955 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $492,648 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,134,566 |
Investment income | $857 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,392 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,646,463 |
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. | $1,087,411 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,051 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,206,980 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $146,302 |
Payroll taxes | $171,764 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $140,397 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,856 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,501 |
Interest | $18,426 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $62,433 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $164,614 |
Total functional expenses | $3,589,881 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $260 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,157,209 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $475,846 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $35,307 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $67,052 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $243,094 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,978,768 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $339,009 |
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 | $632,154 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $971,163 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $946,403 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $61,202 |
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 | $1,978,768 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Metrolina Association For The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $123,959.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Renate Hans And Maria Hofmann Trust Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100,000 |
Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Inc Columbia, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $6,348 |
Dalton-Brand Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY/CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,205 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $1,167 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind Inc Snellville, GA | $28,494,094 | $9,142,044 |
Georgia Eye Bank Inc Atlanta, GA | $18,619,601 | $6,754,621 |
Metrolina Association For The Blind Inc Charlotte, NC | $1,978,768 | $3,646,463 |
Meyer Center For Special Children Greenville, SC | $6,846,840 | $4,538,685 |
Southern Council Of Optometrists Atlanta, GA | $3,597,843 | $3,344,047 |
Conexus Richmond, VA | $2,113,559 | $3,416,760 |
Lions Volunteer Blind Industries Inc Morristown, TN | $6,170,102 | $1,326,528 |
Lions Medical Eye Bank And Research Center Of Eastern Virginia Inc Norfolk, VA | $3,467,664 | $2,434,440 |
American Council Of The Blind Inc Alexandria, VA | $5,964,246 | $2,166,772 |
Center For The Visually Impaired Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,998,793 | $1,342,725 |
National Federation Of The Blind Of South Carolina Columbia, SC | $1,828,157 | $2,000,909 |
Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired South Carolina Charleston, SC | $5,764,094 | $1,241,765 |