Center For The Visually Impaired Inc

Organization Overview

Center For The Visually Impaired Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2023, Center For The Visually Impaired Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For The Visually Impaired 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 06/2023, Center For The Visually Impaired Inc generated $2.6m 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 (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED(CVI) PROVIDES VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ALL DEGREES OF VISION LOSS WHO RESIDE, WORK OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN THE 13-COUNTY METRO ATLANTA AREA. SERVING NEARLY 4,000 CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ANNUALLY, CVI'S HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF OF CERTIFIED VISION REHABILITATION THERAPISTS, VISION TEACHERS, LOW VISION THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, VOCATIONAL SPECIALISTS, AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALISTS WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT EACH PERSON ACQUIRE SKILLS AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUCCEED AT SCHOOL AND WORK, BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND LIVE SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY. A STAFF OF 21 AND MORE THAN 200 VOLUNTEERS WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THROUGH THE BEGIN, STARS, FLORENCE MAXWELL LOW VISION CLINIC AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICESCVI PROVIDES PARENT EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS.


YOUTH SERVICESCHILDREN K-12 WITH VISION LOSS LEARN TO THRIVE EMOTIONALLY AND SOCIALLY AND GAIN CONFIDENCE TO CHART THEIR OWN PATH IN LIFE. WE OFFER SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. VISABILITY STOREGEORGIA'S ONLY RETAIL STORE DEDICATED TO PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. OVER 1,000 VISION AIDS, DEVICES, AND PRODUCTS TO TEST - FROM MAGNIFIERS AND KITCHEN GADGETS TO VOICE ACTIVATED CLOCKS AND CCTV MONITORS. CLIENTS CAN EXPERIMENT TO FIND THE SOLUTIONS THAT WORK BEST FOR THEIR DAILY LIVES. CVI'S OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND OPTOMETRISTS ADVISE CLIENTS AS FOLLOW UP TO A LOW VISION EXAM. OPEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH CLINIC HOURS AND WE OFFER CONCIERGE SERVICE BY PHONE AS WELL AS DELIVERY BY MAIL OR IN PERSON.


ADULT REHABILITATION SERVICESSEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT. CLIENTS FOCUS ON THEIR OWN GOALS FOR SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE. 165 PEOPLE HAVE ENROLLED IN CLASSES AT CVI TO RECEIVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN LEARNING TO:>USE WHITE CANE AND SAFELY NAVIGATE HOME, WORK, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.>COOK SAFELY, LABEL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, MANAGE MEDICATION, AND MORE.>TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SMART PHONES AS ASSISTIVE DEVICES, SCREEN MAGNIFICATION SOFTWARE (ZOOMTEXT) OR SCREEN READING SOFTWARE (JAWS) TO RETURN TO WORK, CONTINUE HOBBIES OR LIVING INDEPENDENTLY OR KEEP UP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY BY EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA.CLIENTS CAN ALSO SHARE EXPERIENCES, GAIN SUPPORT, AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER THROUGH CVI'S FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUPS.


FLORENCE MAXWELL LOW VISION CLINICPEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS TURN TO CVI ONCE THEIR DOCTORS CAN NO LONGER TREAT THEIR VISION LOSS MEDICALLY OR WITH GLASSES. PATIENTS LEARN TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR REMAINING VISION AND CONTINUE DOING THINGS THEY ENJOY, LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, AND STAY ACTIVE WITH THEIR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Melisa Kennedy
President & CEO
$162,622
Barbara Williams
Finance Director
$90,663
James Scott Mathews III
Chair
$0
Montague L Cosmo Boyd IV
Treasurer
$0
Jodi Taylor
Secretary
$0
Mary Ann Cook
Cvi Foundation Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$1,720,483
Government grants $410,186
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,130,669
Total Program Service Revenue$207,037
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $142,338
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 $45,980
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,552,324

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