Travis Association For The Blind

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 09/2023, Travis Association For The Blind employed 498 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 09/2023, Travis Association For The Blind generated $36.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $38.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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:

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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)Compensation
James Meehan
President/ceo
$270,988
Yating Lai
Treasurer
$0
Betty Huffman
Secretary
$0
Pete Mangan
Vice Chair
$0
Bobbi Dangerfield
Chairperson
$0
William O Cromwell III
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Manhattan Associates
Consulting
$1,436,710
Pcsi Texas Llc
Janitorial
$1,044,505
Harvey Electric
Electrical
$161,857
Nj Malin & Associates Llc
Forklift Maintenance
$160,310
Crown Lift Trucks
Forklift Maintenance
$105,204
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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$35,988
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$35,988
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $264,315
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $192,643
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $36,094,659
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $36,592,974

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Travis Association For The Blind
Austin, TX
$36,592,974
Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
$7,045,879
East Texas Lighthouse For The Blind Inc
Tyler, TX
$8,035,856
Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc
Flower Mound, TX
$241,421
South Texas Lighthouse For The Blind
Corpus Christi, TX
$7,016,660
Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc
Shreveport, LA
$6,803,136
Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston
Houston, TX
$5,211,128
Beacon Lighthouse Inc
Wichita Falls, TX
$4,619,217
Texas Optometric Association Inc
Austin, TX
$2,537,148
Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc
Ruston, LA
$2,266,620
Oklahoma Lions Sight Conservation Fdn Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
$2,000,410
Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation Inc
New Orleans, LA
$885,979
Houston Lighthouse Foundation Inc
Houston, TX
$2,377,555
Half Helen Foundation
Austin, TX
$1,028,989
National Society To Prevent Blindness
Houston, TX
$1,287,443
Affiliated Blind Of Louisiana Enterprises Inc
Lafayette, LA
$783,852
National Federation Of The Blind Of Texas Inc
Alvin, TX
$860,191
Optometry Association Of Louisiana
Sulphur, LA
$761,322
Arkansas Optometric Association Inc
Little Rock, AR
$922,517
Eye Corps Inc
Dallas, TX
$677,800
Oklahoma Optometric Association
Oklahoma City, OK
$803,307
Computers For The Blind
Richardson, TX
$697,484
Texas Ophthalmological Association
Austin, TX
$572,443
Vision Impact Institute
Dallas, TX
$505,657
Affiliated Blind Of Louisiana Inc
Lafayette, LA
$323,017

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