Independence For The Blind Of West Florida

Organization Overview

Independence For The Blind Of West Florida is located in Pensacola, FL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (J30) the organization is classified as: Vocational Rehabilitation, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Independence For The Blind Of West Florida employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Independence For The Blind Of West Florida 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 09/2021, Independence For The Blind Of West Florida generated $778.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $590.9k during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, COMPUTER AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE OLDER BLIND PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS 55 OR OLDER WHOSE GOALS DO NOT INCLUDE FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS HELPING THE OLDER BLIND TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT, RETURN TO A FULL ROLE IN THE FAMILY, PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY, ADDRESS PERSONAL NEEDS AND GOALS THROUGH SPECIFIC TRAINING IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ORIENTATION & MOBILITY - TRAINING IN SAFE AND INDEPENDENT TRAVEL; INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS - TECHNIQUES FOR MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE, PERSONAL GROOMING, RECORD KEEPING, ORGANIZATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; ACCESS TECHNOLOGY - COMPUTERS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKE THINGS ACCESSIBLE TO THE BLIND INCLUDING WORD PROCESSING, E-MAIL, AND THE INTERNET.


VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM - PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO BECOME OR REMAIN EMPLOYED. INSTRUCTION INCLUDES: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS INCLUDING RESUME WRITING; INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES; JOB SEARCH METHODS; ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SKILLS, COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.


TRANSITION PROGRAM - A PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 14 THROUGH 21 THAT IS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AFTER SCHOOL AND ON WEEKENDS PLUS AS AN INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR PLANNING POST-HIGH SCHOOL LIFE. TRAINING INCLUDES: COLLEGE PREPARATION AND/OR JOB READINESS SKILLS; SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TRAVEL SKILLS; COOKING AND SELF-CARE TECHNIQUES; USE OF VARIOUS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INCLUDING THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND OTHER DEVICES; POLITE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND SELF-ADVOCACY; GUIDANCE IN UNDERSTANDING VOCATIONAL INTERESTS AND VALUES, AND ACTUAL ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCES.


ADULT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Raven Holloway
Executive Di
$64,211
Rhonda Dorfman
President
$0
Glenn Barbee
Treasurer
$0
Barbara Macneil
Secretary
$0
Mary O'grady
Vice Preside
$0
Gayle Crume
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$2,237
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $98,929
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$110,280
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$211,446
Total Program Service Revenue$529,749
Investment income $11,407
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $5,681
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,341
Net Income from Fundraising Events $17,070
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $778,694

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Independence For The Blind Of West Florida has recieved totaling $45,215.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Florida Association Of Agencies Serving The Blind Inc

Monticello, FL

PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

$39,938
United Way Of West Florida Inc

Pensacola, FL

PURPOSE: DESIGNATION/ALLOC

$5,029
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$53
Westrock Foundation

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM

$48
Westrock Foundation

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM

$19
Westrock Foundation

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM

$19
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