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 12/2023, 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 12/2023, Visual Aid Volunteers Inc generated $582.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $602.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 9 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Rhesa Higgins Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $44,604 |
Suzanne Deford President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cyndy Spencer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Klepper Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary King Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Cooper 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,861 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,861 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $522,958 |
Investment income | $6,195 |
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 | $582,014 |
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. | $49,304 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,396 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $178,098 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,171 |
Other employee benefits | $42,627 |
Payroll taxes | $19,762 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,400 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $207,735 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $37,306 |
Information technology | $8,000 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,671 |
Travel | $3,469 |
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 | $2,718 |
Insurance | $1,662 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $602,872 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $381,492 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $317,131 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,920 |
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 | $3,528 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,256 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $714,327 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,265 |
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 | $16,265 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $698,062 |
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 | $714,327 |