Houston Council Of The Blind
- Assets
- $13.2k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 01/1986
- Data as of
- 02/2017
- EIN
- 76-0157412
Organization Overview
Houston Council Of The Blind is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1986. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Council Of 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 02/2017, Houston Council Of The Blind generated $9.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1k during the year ending 02/2017. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LEGALLY BLIND STUDENTS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND OTHER VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THE BLIND. PROVIDED $2,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND $1176 FOR OTHER SUPPORT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Garrett President | 2 | $0 | |
Gayle Metoyer 1st Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Thomas Morrison Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Karen Sprague Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Peggy Garrett Immediate Past President | 2 | $0 | |
Diego Demaya Director | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,986 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $871 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,857 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Total expenses | $9,077 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Total assets | $13,201 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $13,201 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Houston Council Of The Blind has recieved totaling $47.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $47 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Oklahoma Lions Sight Conservation Fdn Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $2,429,055 | $2,007,240 |
World Services For The Blind Foundation Little Rock, AR | $4,565,552 | $846,557 |