Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc
- Assets
- $31.6m
- Revenue
- $6.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 140
- Location
- Shreveport, LA
- Founding
- 10/1970
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- 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 09/2021, Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc employed 140 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 09/2021, Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 09/2021. 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
EVALUATE, TRAIN, AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE EVALUATION, TRAINING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED AS WELL AS EMPLOYMENT TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shawn Libby Murphy President & CEO | Officer | 55 | $120,090 |
Suzanne Williams Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr Chris Kevil Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
William Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Chad Burgess Past Chair | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jim Montgomery Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Donna Sullivan Rehab Services | 9/29/21 | $104,146 |
Sunbelt Contractors Llc Contractor | 9/29/21 | $303,604 |
Tro Oneil Machinery Co Equipment | 9/29/21 | $105,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,448,804 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $530,902 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,979,706 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $584,128 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$926,683 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,232,181 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,008,985 |
| 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. | $120,174 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,174 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,387,118 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $50,772 |
| Other employee benefits | $464,021 |
| Payroll taxes | $113,069 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,629 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $40,032 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,284 |
| Advertising and promotion | $34,557 |
| Office expenses | $28,761 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $92,256 |
| Travel | $9,175 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $93 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $219,795 |
| Insurance | $184,616 |
| All other expenses | $88,561 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,991,623 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,409,031 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,147,645 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,260,704 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $161,390 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,130,177 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,171,273 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $271,439 |
| Other assets | $27,999 |
| Total assets | $31,579,658 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,441,424 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $178,131 |
| 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 | $32,303 |
| Total liabilities | $1,651,858 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,913,459 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,341 |
| 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 | $31,579,658 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $5,615.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of North Louisiana Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: GIVE FOR GOOD GRANT | $5,115 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $20,791,021 | $9,622,051 |
Beacon Lighthouse Inc Wichita Falls, TX | $3,271,118 | $8,876,178 |
East Texas Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Tyler, TX | $45,131,329 | $9,265,830 |
Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston Houston, TX | $28,697,781 | $5,413,103 |
Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc Flower Mound, TX | $153,213,107 | $22,979,623 |
South Texas Lighthouse For The Blind Corpus Christi, TX | $31,893,208 | $5,279,988 |
Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc Shreveport, LA | $31,579,658 | $6,008,985 |
Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc Ruston, LA | $4,006,211 | $2,266,620 |
Southern Eye-Bank Metairie, LA | $10,995,375 | $2,880,299 |
Houston Lighthouse Foundation Inc Houston, TX | $45,366,188 | $2,659,206 |
Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation Inc New Orleans, LA | $1,086,777 | $885,979 |
World Services For The Blind Foundation Little Rock, AR | $4,565,552 | $846,557 |