Florida Center For The Blind Inc is located in Ocala, FL. The organization was established in 1990. 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 12/2021, Florida Center For The Blind Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Center 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 12/2021, Florida Center For The Blind Inc generated $788.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $640.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR THR BLIND IS TO INSTRUCT INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS IN THE USE OF THOSE COMPENSATORY SKILLS AND AIDS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO LIVE SAFELY, PRODUCTIVELY, INDEPENDENTLY AND INTERDEPENDENTLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE VISION REHABILITATION TO THOSE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: BLIND BABIES; CHILDREN; TRANSITION FOR TEENS; INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS; ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY; VOCATIONAL REGABILITATION/JOB READINESS; BRAILLE INSTRUCTION AND ACCESS TECHNOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES ALACHUA, BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, DIXIE, GILCHRIST, LEVY, MARION AND UNION COUNTIES. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED A TOTAL OF 235 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS (9,870 HOURS). OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED, 37 PERCENT WERE NOT FUNDED THROUGH THE STATE CONTRACTS EITHER DUE TO NOT QUALIFYING FOR SERVICES THROUGH THE DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES OR BECAUSE OF EXCEEDING THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS WE ARE CONTRACTED TO SEE. IT IS THROUGH PRIVATE DONORS THAT WE ARE ALLOWED TO SERVICE THIS "UNFUNDED" GROUP. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED 559 FREE VISION SCREENINGS FOR THE CHILDREN OF MARION COUNTY.
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anissa Pieriboni President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $91,077 |
Alan Altany Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pravina Patel Co-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Veronica Ryan Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paulette Millhorn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susanne Shaw Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $669,335 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $108,662 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $777,997 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,595 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,403 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $182 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,764 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $788,941 |
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. | $91,077 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,929 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $271,321 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,660 |
Other employee benefits | $39,658 |
Payroll taxes | $30,502 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,136 |
Office expenses | $15,026 |
Information technology | $16,608 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,760 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,117 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $59,875 |
Insurance | $32,144 |
All other expenses | $3,465 |
Total functional expenses | $640,509 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300,628 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $668,693 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $58,461 |
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 | $20,145 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,382 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $900,479 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $47,309 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,217,465 |
Total assets | $7,219,562 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,289 |
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 | $12,389 |
Total liabilities | $15,678 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,965,645 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,238,239 |
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 | $7,219,562 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Florida Center For The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $90,163.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Florida Association Of Agencies Serving The Blind Inc Monticello, FL PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S PROGRAM | $55,753 |
Clay Electric Foundation Inc Keystone Heights, FL PURPOSE: PURSUIT OF THE FOUNDATIONS OVERALL MISSION | $15,000 |
Goodcoin Foundation Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,259 |
Harry T Mangurian Jr Foundation Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL PURPOSE: UNFUNDED CLIENT INTERVENTION PROGRAM (DIRECT TRAINING COSTS). | $5,000 |
Raymond George And Ruth Bitner Fisher Found Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,000 |
Palmer Foundation Inc Ocala, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
Beg. Balance | $40,906 |
Earnings | $6,403 |
Ending Balance | $47,309 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Friends Of Wlrn Inc Miami, FL | $36,063,616 | $13,544,758 |
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 |
Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Tampa, FL | $7,196,265 | $3,320,229 |
Lighthouse Of Broward County Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | $8,183,594 | $3,362,411 |
Southern Council Of Optometrists Atlanta, GA | $3,597,843 | $3,344,047 |
Downtown Visions Inc Jacksonville, FL | $2,015,656 | $3,070,632 |
Center For The Visually Impaired Inc Daytona Beach, FL | $2,727,294 | $3,581,895 |
International Retinal Research Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL | $29,800,407 | $2,481,760 |
Florida Lions Conklin Centers For The Blind Inc Daytona Beach, FL | $2,435,068 | $1,186,911 |
Center For The Visually Impaired Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,998,793 | $1,342,725 |
Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Sarasota, FL | $5,251,623 | $2,008,087 |