Blind Start Of America is located in Cerritos, CA. The organization was established in 2006. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blind Start Of America 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 12/2016, Blind Start Of America generated $33.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.4k during the year ending 12/2016. 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
2016
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
HELP BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS LEARN AND DEVELOP JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS TO ENABLE THEM TO ULTIMATELY LEAD LIVES OF INDEPENDENCE THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeanelle Padre Cfosecdir | 15 | $0 | |
David Takakawa Director | 1 | $0 | |
Brian Tom Ceopresdir | 19 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $32,416 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $33,416 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,000 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $27,416 |
Total expenses | $28,416 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $22,051 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $39,351 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $39,351 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Blind Start Of America has recieved totaling $18.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $18 |
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International Guiding Eyes Inc Sylmar, CA | $60,204,167 | $13,395,649 |
Nevada Blind Childrens Foundation Henderson, NV | $4,294,876 | $1,259,321 |
Guide Dogs Of Hawaii Adaptive Aids Canines & Advocacy For The Blind Honolulu, HI | $595,120 | $644,968 |
Inland Empire Lighthouse For The Blind Inc San Bernardino, CA | $10,473,551 | $477,976 |
Good Dog Autism Companions Fallbrook, CA | $69,392 | $294,330 |
Central Valley Center For Vision And Hearing Impaired Modesto, CA | $107,371 | $218,985 |
Power Paws Assistance Dogs Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $91,090 | $208,439 |
Lions Project For Canine Companions For Independence Inc Santa Rosa, CA | $613,041 | $170,338 |
Hope Sight Mission Association Los Angeles, CA | $1,113,130 | $146,520 |
Helping Hands For The Blind Chatsworth, CA | $23,213 | $94,046 |
Tlc Foundation For The Blind Reseda, CA | $411,726 | $350,022 |
Lighthouse Inc Honolulu, HI | $791,608 | $71,655 |