Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $1.2m
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Ruston, LA
- Founding
- 03/1993
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 72-1111052
Organization Overview
Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc is located in Ruston, LA. The organization was established in 1993. 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 06/2023, Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Louisiana Center 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 06/2022, Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
EMPOWERING BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRAINING PROGRAM-TO HELP BLIND PERSONS FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL LIVES OF THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH BRAILLE, CANE TRAVEL, AND OTHER SPECIAL BLIND SKILLS
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF LOUISIANA PROVIDED RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN OUTREACH ADVOCACY, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE. IT IS A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION. ALSO, GREATER OUACHITA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF LOUISIANA PROVIDED RESOURCES TO ASSIST BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE.
BUDDY PROGRAM - SUMMER PROGRAM FOR BLIND CHILDREN THAT INCLUDES MENTORING AND ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER SUCCESSFUL BLIND PERSONS. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT IMPLEMENT THIS PROGRAM THIS YEAR DUE TO A LACK OF STATE FUNDING FOR VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION.
STEP PROGRAM - SUMMER TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROJECT IS FOR BLIND TEENAGERS TO PROMOTE JOB READINESS SKILLS AND INDEPENDENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Noel Nightengale Vice President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Everlee Hairston Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daphne Mitchell Secretary & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karl Smith President And Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angela Wolf Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Evelyn Valdez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $820,185 |
| Investment income | $97,926 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $74,739 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $69,416 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,266,620 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $697,660 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,617 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $530,551 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,671 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,039 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,536 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,115 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,462 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,268 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,399 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $160,943 |
| Travel | $13,817 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $59,542 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $79,778 |
| Insurance | $179,874 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,252,080 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,934 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $157,058 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $715,919 |
| 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 | $18,933 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $492,997 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,170,872 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,006,211 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,070 |
| 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 | $98,740 |
| Total liabilities | $128,810 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,869,047 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,354 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,877,401 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc has awarded $1,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF LOUISIANA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR THE OUTREACH ADVOCACY, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE. | $1,000 |