Travis Association For The Blind
- Assets
- $78.6m
- Revenue
- $36.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 536
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 07/1936
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 74-1143060
Organization Overview
Travis Association For The Blind is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1936. 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 09/2022, Travis Association For The Blind employed 536 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Travis Association For The Blind 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 09/2022, Travis Association For The Blind generated $36.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.9m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 7 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENHANCE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY CREATING, SUSTAINING, AND IMPROVING EMPLOYMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BY ASSISTING THE BLIND IN SOLVING PROBLEMS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HOUSING, AIDS, SSI, SSDI BENEFITS, MEDICAL REFERRAL AND REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES. THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTS THOSE IN NEED BY PURCHASING GLASSES AND READING AIDS. COMPUTER CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS TO TEACH MOBILITY TRAINING AND LONG CANE TRAVEL AND FUNCTIONS. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES MANUFACTURING FACILITIES THAT PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL AND EXTENDED EMPLOYMENT FOR THE BLIND. THE BLIND WORKERS MANUFACTURE BELTS, KEY CASES, AWARD PLAQUES AND HAND SOAP AND HAND SANITIZERS WHICH IT SELLS TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL. BLIND WORKERS ARE EMPLOYED IN OUR WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER OPERATIONS, FULFILLING CUSTOMER ORDERS WHICH ARE SHIPPED TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THESE WORKERS USE A VARIETY OF TECHNOLOGY TO ENABLE THEM TO PICK AND PACK ORDERS, OPERATE FORKLIFTS AND OTHER MATERIAL MOVING EQUIPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Meehan President/ceo/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $265,756 |
Mark Ramirez COO | Officer | 40 | $195,962 |
Donald Harcum Former CFO (retired 3/17/22) | Officer | 40 | $174,818 |
Rachel Aldaz VP Hr | 40 | $172,369 | |
Kathryn Johnson Director Of Sales Operations | 40 | $146,240 | |
Alonso M Perales VP Business Innovation | 40 | $145,889 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Aafg Llc Freight | 9/29/22 | $1,387,658 |
Northwest Transportation Services Freight | 9/29/22 | $633,965 |
Warner Lee Investments Consulting | 9/29/22 | $355,328 |
Dm Trans Llc Freight | 9/29/22 | $335,170 |
Nj Malin & Associates Llc Forklift Maintenance | 9/29/22 | $293,424 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $194,394 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $194,394 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $40,587 |
| 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 | $36,231,913 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $36,471,837 |
| 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. | $749,393 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $524,575 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,450,851 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $434,193 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,536,300 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,248,554 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $49,158 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $91,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,849,561 |
| Advertising and promotion | $49,880 |
| Office expenses | $843,876 |
| Information technology | $1,187,370 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,479,554 |
| Travel | $102,009 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,320 |
| Interest | $580,553 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,595,432 |
| Insurance | $1,062,708 |
| All other expenses | -$154,022 |
| Total functional expenses | $35,934,403 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,840,203 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,366,596 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,605,467 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,923,408 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,817,537 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,045,689 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $78,598,900 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,903,126 |
| 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 | $15,550,284 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $19,453,410 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $59,145,490 |
| 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 | $78,598,900 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Travis Association For The Blind has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Travis Association For The Blind Austin, TX | $78,598,900 | $36,471,837 |
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 |