Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services Of Tennessee, operating under the name Blind Early Services Tn, is located in Brentwood, TN. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 05/2024, Blind Early Services TN employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blind Early Services TN 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 05/2024, Blind Early Services TN generated $704.5k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $730.8k during the year ending 05/2024.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BLIND EARLY SERVICES TN ENSURES THAT FAMILIES ARE EMPOWERED AND EQUIPPED THROUGH SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS OF SUPPORT TO PROVIDE CHILDERN WHO ARE BLIND OR LOW VISION THEIR ABSOLUTE BEST START.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR BEST START PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH CERTIFIED TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CTVIS) OR SPECIALLY TRAINED DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPISTS OR FAMILIES WITH CHILDERN WIHT BLINDNESS OR LOW-VISION. AN ESTIMATED 2,800 SERVICE HOURS WERE DELIVERED OVER 170 FAMILILES ACROSS 30 COUNTIES.
OUR BEST SCREENING PROGRAM IS IN THE PILOT PHASE WITH THE GOAL OF DECREASING THE AGE OF REFERRAL TO EARLY INTERVENTION VISION SERVICES.
FIRST OFFERED IN THE WINTER OF 2022, OUR BEST ADVOCATE PROGRAM PROVIDES QUARTERLY VIRTUAL TRAINING FREE TO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS THAT INTRODUCES IDEA PART B LAW AND HELPS TO PREPARE FOR THE CHILD'S TRANSITION INTO SCHOOL/PART B SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lyndsay Hayden President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Matthews Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Robbin Sinatra Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Griffin Pinkow Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Zaccari Vice-President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Solier Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $42,770 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $491,463 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $182,893 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $717,126 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,773 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,350 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $704,549 |
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. | $141,162 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,169 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $304,070 |
Other salaries and wages | $70,019 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $37,463 |
Payroll taxes | $44,573 |
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 | $1,875 |
Office expenses | $1,986 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $45,946 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,952 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,505 |
All other expenses | $9,290 |
Total functional expenses | $730,790 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,285 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $46,028 |
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 | $15,391 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $162,704 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,182 |
Grants payable | $13,550 |
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 | $14,732 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $147,972 |
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 | $162,704 |