Tarrant County Association For The Blind
- Assets
- $6.7m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 84
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
- Founding
- 08/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 75-1228722
Organization Overview
Tarrant County Association For The Blind is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tarrant County Association For The Blind employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tarrant County 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 12/2021, Tarrant County Association For The Blind generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST LEGALLY AND TOTALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF PERSONAL & ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY CONSISTENT WITH THEIR SPECIFIC ABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLIND EMPLOYMENT - THE LIGHTHOUSE IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER OF THE BLIND IN TARRANT COUNTY AND CREATES JOBS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY SEVENTY PERCENT OF WORKING-AGE BLIND ADULTS ARE UNEMPLOYED, WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO INCREASED POVERTY LEVELS AND ISOLATION. TO HELP VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND STAY CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, THE LIGHTHOUSE MANAGES AN INDUSTRIAL OPERATION THAT PROVIDES MEANINGFUL AND COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. THIS PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE OF BLIND LABORERS MANUFACTURES AND/OR PACKAGES A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS INCLUDING FAST PACK SHIPPING CONTAINERS, ENERGY DISSIPATING PADS, COPY PAPER, SPIRAL WOUND TUBES, DRUG TEST KITS, AND EYEGLASSES. THESE PRODUCTS ARE SOLD BY A SUPPORTIVE SALES TEAM GENERATING REVENUE TO PAY THE WAGES AND FULL BENEFITS OF THE BLIND EMPLOYEES.
CLIENT SERVICES - IN ADDITION TO EMPLOYING THE BLIND, OUR CLIENT SERVICES TEAM ADDRESSES THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES THAT IMPACT THE BLIND COMMUNITY AS A RESULT OF THEIR DISABILITY. CLIENT SERVICES IS ADMINISTERED BY A STAFF OF LICENSED/DEGREED AND CARING PROFESSIONALS WHO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ONGOING SUPPORT AT NO CHARGE TO THE VISUALLY DISABLED COMMUNITY: INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS; ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY (WHITE CANE TRAINING); ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY; BRAILLE INSTRUCTION; SUPPORT GROUPS; RESOURCE REFERRAL NETWORK; AND COOKING WITHOUT LOOKING CLASSES. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING BASIC SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH A VISUAL DISABILITY, OUR CLIENT SERVICES TEAM PLANS EVENTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO INSPIRE LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS, ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOBBIES, AND PROMOTES EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL OF VISION LOSS, A CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM FOR EACH CLIENT IS CREATED BASED UPON THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT AND EXPRESSED PERSONAL GOALS. ALTHOUGH VISION LOSS CREATES BARRIERS, MANY CAN BE ELIMINATED OR MINIMIZED WITH ACCESS TO INFORMATION, TRAINING AND EDUCATION. THE LIGHTHOUSE PROMISE: COMPANIONSHIP FOR LIFE TO THE BLIND!
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Platt Allen III Past President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $260,851 |
Garry Coufal Head Of Industrial Operations | 1 | $107,787 | |
Sean Mcneill Head Of Sales/business Dvlpmnt | 1 | $105,667 | |
Brandy Gonzalez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Hingson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Theresa Berend Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $397,639 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $684,611 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,082,250 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $16,299 |
| 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 | $2,889,904 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,516,881 |
| 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. | $274,360 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,026 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $802,022 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $145,765 |
| Payroll taxes | $74,012 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $340,990 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,235 |
| Travel | $1,205 |
| 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 | $150,833 |
| Insurance | $35,533 |
| All other expenses | $6,630 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,339,513 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $267,716 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,082,409 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $759,471 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $460 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,780,242 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,816,334 |
| Total assets | $6,706,632 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $898,269 |
| 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 | $898,269 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,248,485 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,559,878 |
| 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 | $6,706,632 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Tarrant County Association For The Blind has recieved totaling $262,399.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mary Tabb & Clyde B Thompson Trust 8336357000 Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $62,676 |
Alcon Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: EYE CARE | $50,000 |
National Industries For The Blind Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: PRODUCTIVITY, TRAINING AND COMPENSATION | $50,000 |
Texas Mutual Insurance Company Austin, TX PURPOSE: Workforce Development & Safety Training | $25,000 |
Thomas M & Helen Mckee & John P Ryan Foundation Inc Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE REMODEL | $25,000 |
Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: IT INFRASTRUCTURE | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tarrant County Association For The Blind Fort Worth, TX | $6,706,632 | $4,516,881 |
World Services For The Blind Incorporated Little Rock, AR | $8,545,733 | $4,232,163 |
Affiliated Blind Of Louisiana Training Center Inc Lafayette, LA | $2,868,444 | $2,113,880 |
Low Vision Resource Center San Antonio, TX | $643,810 | $518,665 |
National Council Of State Agencies For The Blind Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $322,280 | $0 |
American Foundation For The Blind Trust 00105 Nect Dallas, TX | $1,246,325 | -$37,286 |
All Purpose Canines Inc Ranger, TX | $106,418 | $0 |
National Federation Of The Blind Of Louisiana Inc Ruston, LA | $156,236 | $160,718 |
National Federation Of The Blind Of Louisiana Inc Ruston, LA | $127,140 | $140,971 |
National Federation Of The Blind Of Louisiana Inc Ruston, LA | $130,899 | $125,141 |
Blake Recording For The Blind Trust Dallas, TX | $668,305 | -$17,548 |
All Blind Children Of Texas Austin, TX | $133,613 | $0 |