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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melisa Kennedy President & CEO | Officer | 20 | $162,622 |
Barbara Williams Finance Director | Officer | 20 | $90,663 |
James Scott Mathews III Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Montague L Cosmo Boyd IV Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jodi Taylor Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Ann Cook Cvi Foundation Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $278,449 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $159,447 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,136,106 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,515 |
Other employee benefits | $134,613 |
Payroll taxes | $104,001 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $141,114 |
Advertising and promotion | $27,675 |
Office expenses | $96,211 |
Information technology | $100,531 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $286,734 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $119,917 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $211,918 |
Insurance | $55,713 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,821,123 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $44,986 |
Accounts receivable, net | $39,998 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $87,197 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,670 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,874,447 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,062,298 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $119,970 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,670 |
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 | $131,640 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,930,658 |
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 | $5,062,298 |