Taping For The Blind Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $356.8k
- Investments
- $854.2k
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 10/1967
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 74-1698993
Organization Overview
Taping For The Blind Inc, operating under the name Sight Into Sound, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1967. 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 12/2021, Sight Into Sound employed 3 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Sight Into Sound 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 12/2021, Sight Into Sound generated $356.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $360.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL, PHYSICAL AND PERCEPTUAL DISABILITIES.TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL, PHYSICAL AND PERCEPTUAL DISABILITIES BY TURNING WHAT IS SEEN INTO WHAT IS HEARD THROUGH RADIO READING SERVICES, CUSTOM TAPING, DESCRIPTION FOR THE BLIND, AND OTHER AUDIO INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SIGHT INTO SOUND RADIO SERVICE BROADCASTS CONTINUOUSLY, 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR ON A SPECIALLY TUNED FREQUENCY WHICH CAN BE HEARD THROUGH OUR OWN DIGITAL RECEIVERS VIA A SIDEBAND OF HOUSTON'S PUBLIC RADIO STATION (PBS), 88.7 FM KUHF. WE OFFER STATE OF THE ART DIGITAL RECEIVERS WHICH EXTENDS OUR SCOPE BEYOND HARRIS COUNTY TO HOMES WITHIN A 150 MILE RADIUS. THESE RECEIVERS ARE LOANED TO OUR LISTENERS. OUR BROADCASTS CAN ALSO BE HEARD ON THE SECONDARY AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP) OF KUHT TV CHANNEL 8.5, HOUSTON'S PBS STATION.
THE SIGHT INTO SOUND CUSTOM RECORDING SERVICE ENABLES OUR LISTENERS TO REQUEST AN AUDIO CD OR MP3 OF SPECIFIC BOOKS, MEDICAL MATERIALS, TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUCTION MANUALS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE ON AUDIO. STUDENTS, SENIORS AND MANY OTHERS IN THE HOUSTON AREA AND OTHER STATES COUNT ON OUR CUSTOM RECORDING SERVICES. OUR CUSTOM RECORDING SERVICE IS UNIQUE TO SIGHT INTO SOUND IN THAT WE READ SPECIFIC REQUESTS FROM OUR LISTENERS IN A TIMELY MANNER AT NO CHARGE.
OUR DESCRIPTION FOR THE BLIND SERVICE PROVIDES AUDIO DESCRIPTIONS OF THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO AND LIVE THEATER PERFORMANCES AROUND HOUSTON. IT OFFERS AN AVENUE TO THE ARTS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. TO TAKE PART IN THE SERVICE, THE LISTENER IN THE AUDIENCE IS PROVIDED WITH A SMALL HEADSET WHICH PICKS UP THE SIGNAL BROADCAST BY THE DESCRIBER FROM ANYWHERE IN THE FACILITY. WE COLLABORATE WITH THEATRE UNDER THE STARS, BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA, ALLEY THEATRE, MILLER OUTDOOR THEATER AND AD PLAYERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Johnston President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Randy DE La Garza Former President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Janet Parisi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joe Steinkamp VP Of Planning | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alan Holzberg VP Of Outreach | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ray Frierson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $133,826 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $38,400 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $183,907 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $356,133 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $684 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $356,817 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $187,979 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,667 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,604 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,124 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,537 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,004 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $360,896 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $354,348 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $3,417 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,042 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $854,158 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,240,965 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,856 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $8,856 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,151,034 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $81,075 |
| 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 | $1,240,965 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Taping For The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $7,750.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $7,750 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $69,774 |
| Earnings | $11,301 |
| Ending Balance | $81,075 |
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 |