Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc
- Assets
- $32.9m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 132
- Location
- Shreveport, LA
- Founding
- 10/1970
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 72-0408981
Organization Overview
Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc is located in Shreveport, LA. The organization was established in 1970. 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 09/2023, Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc employed 132 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Louisiana Assn 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 09/2023, Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EVALUATE, TRAIN, AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SELLING PROGRAM - SHOPPING WITH LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, FOR WHOM THE NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS 70 PERCENT. YOUR SUPPORT ALSO GENERATES FUNDS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES AND TRAINING TO THOSE SEEKING A MORE INDEPENDENT LIFE.
LOW VISION PROGRAM - OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION OFFERS LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND TRAINING TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT), WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CHILDREN'S AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (ILS), AND MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Geri Venable Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Taylor Jamison Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
William Smith Chair | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Josh Trahan 1st Vice Chair, Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Suzanne Ellis 2nd Vice Chair, Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr Chris Kevil Immediate Past Chair | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rcg Network Engineering It Services | 9/29/22 | $118,627 |
Donna Sullivan Blind Rehabilitation | 9/29/22 | $116,763 |
Sunbelt Contractors Llc Contracting Services | 9/29/22 | $179,749 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $519,318 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,649 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $545,967 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $287,761 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $110,318 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,815,842 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,803,136 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $328,311 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,354,295 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,202 |
| Other employee benefits | $607,922 |
| Payroll taxes | $136,376 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,625 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,511 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $50,452 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $104,512 |
| Office expenses | $43,741 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,910 |
| Travel | $141,300 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $717 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $166,285 |
| Insurance | $334,068 |
| All other expenses | $375,780 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,327,581 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,954,496 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,232,235 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,422,039 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,833,829 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $107,788 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,549,931 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,633,677 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $157,588 |
| Total assets | $32,891,583 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,192,205 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $566,962 |
| 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 | $143,640 |
| Total liabilities | $1,902,807 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $30,981,953 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,823 |
| 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 | $32,891,583 |