Visual Aid Volunteers Inc is located in Garland, TX. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Visual Aid Volunteers Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visual Aid Volunteers 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 12/2021, Visual Aid Volunteers Inc generated $361.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $389.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) 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
VISUAL AID VOLUNTEERS, INC IS A NON-PROFIT BRAILLE PRODUCTION CENTER, LOCATED IN GARLAND, TEXAS SERVING CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES INCLUDE: TEXTBOOKS, SCHOOL PROJECTS, TESTS, ETC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Melissa Klepper Executive Dir. | Officer | 50 | $63,540 |
Gary King Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cyndy Spencer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tammy Sidler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzanne Deford President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Denton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $40,225 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $200 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $40,425 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $303,043 |
Investment income | $1,912 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $361,712 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $67,244 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,087 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $115,939 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,618 |
Other employee benefits | $34,216 |
Payroll taxes | $14,189 |
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 | $96,192 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,822 |
Information technology | $12,088 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,658 |
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 | $3,818 |
Insurance | $2,317 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $389,841 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $545,795 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $214,340 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,802 |
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 | $4,254 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,580 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $791,771 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66 |
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 | $66 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $791,705 |
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 | $791,771 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Visual Aid Volunteers Inc has recieved totaling $5.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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