Center Of Vision Enhancement is located in Merced, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center Of Vision Enhancement employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center Of Vision Enhancement 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, Center Of Vision Enhancement generated $197.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $241.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONNECT PERSONS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT OR BLINDNESS WITH SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE BLIND; PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH SUPPORT GROUPS; AND PROVIDE TRAINING IN DAILY LIVING SKILLS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND INDIVIDUALS. APPROXIMATELY 600 INDIVIDUALS SERVED THROUGH OUR ACTIVITIES. DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY INFORMATIONAL MAILINGS. PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION AND PROVIDE REFERRAL SERVICES. GAVE AND SOLD ASSISTANCE AIDS, DEVICES AND SUPPLIES TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND INDIVIDUALS. HOSTED THE ANNUAL COVE VISION FAIR WITH PRESENTERS, EXHIBITORS AND SERVICE AGENCIES FOR THE BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING FOR 29 INDIVIDUALS. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING FOR 21 INDIVIDUALS. ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING FOR 8 INDIVIDUALS. TRAINED 6 INDIVIDUALS TO READ BRAILLE AND 10 PARTICIPANTS IN KEYBOARDING SKILLS. CONDUCTED VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT TRAINING FOR ONE PERSON. ONE PERSON ALSO COMPLETED ON-THE-JOB TRANING AT COVE.
OLDER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND PROGRAM: SERVED 78 CLIENTS WHO ARE 55 YEARS OLD OR OLDER AND HAVE A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE SESSIONS IN ADJUSTING TO SIGHT LOSS, TRAINING IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, INDEPENDENT TRAVEL TRAINING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND DAILY LIVING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Margaret Buchmann-Garcia Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $34,764 |
Howard Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ella Luna-Garza Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Von Merveldt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Norton Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tanya Williams Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $41,787 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,507 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $58,294 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $128,744 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $10,470 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $197,509 |
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. | $34,764 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,215 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $108,110 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,394 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,790 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,976 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,903 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $56,566 |
Travel | $1,866 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $832 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $471 |
Insurance | $2,520 |
All other expenses | $9,319 |
Total functional expenses | $241,511 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$1,137 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,230 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $10,570 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,022 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $20,685 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,252 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,252 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,433 |
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 | $20,685 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Center Of Vision Enhancement has recieved totaling $164.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $164 |
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