Lions Volunteer Blind Industries Inc is located in Morristown, TN. The organization was established in 1956. 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, Lions Volunteer Blind Industries Inc employed 104 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lions Volunteer Blind Industries 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, Lions Volunteer Blind Industries Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND VOCATIONAL REHAB TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - EVALUATING WORK ADJUSTMENT AND TRAINING.
SHELTERED MANUFACTURING FACILITY - MAINTAINING A NON-PROFIT FACILITY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BLIND MADE PRODUCTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Trevor Southerland CEO | Officer | 40 | $121,756 |
Jane Hutton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $77,322 |
Ed Gibbons Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nathanael Hughes First Chairp | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Curt Isakson Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Johnson Past Chairpe | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $677,780 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $117,349 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $795,129 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,255 |
Investment income | $364 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $56,108 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $31,125 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $440,547 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,326,528 |
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. | $121,756 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,054 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $566,449 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $76,510 |
Other employee benefits | $414,169 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,671 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $89,226 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $95,351 |
Fees for services: Other | $34,241 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,266 |
Office expenses | $21,889 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $205,887 |
Travel | $79,752 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,366 |
Interest | $62,457 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,115 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,346,490 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $256,414 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $22,176 |
Accounts receivable, net | $504,497 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,987,117 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,545 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,382,412 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,941 |
Total assets | $6,170,102 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $943,538 |
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 | $2,012,472 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $920,686 |
Total liabilities | $3,876,696 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,293,406 |
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 | $6,170,102 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lions Volunteer Blind Industries Inc has recieved totaling $40,297.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Industries For The Blind Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: PRODUCTIVITY, TRAINING AND COMPENSATION | $40,285 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation Kansas City, MO | $11,391,885 | $10,320,745 |
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 |
Kleb Inc Louisville, KY | $1,708,878 | $3,338,144 |
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 |
International Retinal Research Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL | $29,800,407 | $2,481,760 |
World Services For The Blind Foundation Little Rock, AR | $4,565,552 | $846,557 |