World Services For The Blind Incorporated is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 1947. 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 06/2021, World Services For The Blind Incorporated employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Services For The Blind Incorporated 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 06/2021, World Services For The Blind Incorporated generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SERVED APPROXIMATELY 110 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A COMPLETE PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM, THIRTEEN VOCATIONAL COURSES, A VISION REHABILITATION CLINIC, AN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LEARNING CENTER, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, AND A COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sharon Giovinazzo Wsb President/ceo | Officer | 35 | $80,000 |
Amanda Beaudoin Incoming CFO | Officer | 35 | $75,000 |
Duane Clausen Outgoing CFO | Officer | 35 | $9,545 |
Kenneth Reed Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Noel Strauss Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Crooke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $1,707,135 |
Government grants | $124,563 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $397,460 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,229,158 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,529,851 |
Investment income | $751 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $18,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$13,735 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,232,163 |
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. | $172,027 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,591 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $926,669 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,875 |
Other employee benefits | $58,979 |
Payroll taxes | $90,090 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $52,945 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $39,137 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $117,500 |
Information technology | $6,478 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $174,050 |
Travel | $28,489 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $15,786 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $111,028 |
Insurance | $22,616 |
All other expenses | $2,476 |
Total functional expenses | $2,291,346 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $179,466 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,376 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $376,607 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $46,644 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,080,615 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $33,862 |
Investments—other securities | $2 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,823,161 |
Total assets | $8,545,733 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $569,079 |
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 | $383,290 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $579,876 |
Total liabilities | $1,532,245 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,843,875 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,169,613 |
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 | $8,545,733 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that World Services For The Blind Incorporated has recieved totaling $210,110.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $200,000 |
Delta Dental Plan Of Arkansas Inc Sherwood, AR PURPOSE: General Support | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $110 |
Beg. Balance | $327,722 |
Ending Balance | $327,722 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Tarrant County Association For The Blind Fort Worth, TX | $6,706,632 | $4,516,881 |
World Services For The Blind Incorporated Little Rock, AR | $8,545,733 | $4,232,163 |
Affiliated Blind Of Louisiana Training Center Inc Lafayette, LA | $2,868,444 | $2,113,880 |
Visionserve Alliance Inc Saint Louis, MO | $608,379 | $599,346 |
Smoky Mountain Service Dogs Loudon, TN | $5,908,676 | $1,151,192 |
Gallant Hearts Guide Dog Center Madison, MS | $726,623 | $280,047 |
Low Vision Resource Center San Antonio, TX | $643,810 | $518,665 |
National Council Of State Agencies For The Blind Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $322,280 | $0 |
American Foundation For The Blind Trust 00105 Nect Dallas, TX | $1,246,325 | -$37,286 |
All Purpose Canines Inc Ranger, TX | $106,418 | $0 |
National Federation Of The Blind Of Louisiana Inc Ruston, LA | $156,236 | $160,718 |
National Federation Of The Blind Of Louisiana Inc Ruston, LA | $127,140 | $140,971 |