Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services Of Tennessee

Organization Overview

Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services Of Tennessee 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services Of Tennessee 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 05/2022, Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services Of Tennessee generated $390.6k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $316.2k during the year ending 05/2022.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

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 YOUNG CHILDREN 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 TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS OR LOW-VISION. AS OF MAY 31 2022 WE EMPLOYED ONE FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT ONE PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TWO FULL-TIME VIISA-TRAINED DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPISTS ONE PART-TIME VIISA-TRAINED DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPIST AND CONTRACTED WITH THREE CTVIS AND OR ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALISTS COMS. AN ESTIMATED 1365 SERVICES HOURS WERE DELIVERED FOR OVER 140 FAMILIES ACROSS 12 COUNTIES.


OUR BEST TOGETHER PROGRAM CONSISTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS A PODCAST GEARED TOWARD PARENTS AND PROVIDERS OF CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS AND LOW-VISION AND CAREGIVER MEETUPS THROUGH THE YEAR.


FIRST OFFERED IN THE WINTER OF 2022 OUR BEST ADVOCATE PROGRAM PROVIDES QUARTERLY VIRTUAL TRAININGS FREE TO PARENTS CAREGIVERS THAT INTRODUCES IDEA PART B LAW AND HELPS TO PREPARE FOR THE CHILD'S TRANSITION AT AGE THREE DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR INTO SCHOOL PART B SERVICES.


OUR BEST START PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH CERTIFIED TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED CTVIS OR SPECIALLY TRAINED DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPISTS TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS OR LOW-VISION. AS OF MAY 31 2022 WE EMPLOYED ONE FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT ONE PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TWO FULL-TIME VIISA-TRAINED DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPISTS ONE PART-TIME VIISA-TRAINED DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPIST AND CONTRACTED WITH THREE CTVIS AND OR ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALISTS COMS. AN ESTIMATED 1365 SERVICES HOURS WERE DELIVERED FOR OVER 140 FAMILIES ACROSS 12 COUNTIES.


OUR BEST TOGETHER PROGRAM CONSISTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS A PODCAST GEARED TOWARD PARENTS AND PROVIDERS OF CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS AND LOW-VISION AND CAREGIVER MEETUPS THROUGH THE YEAR.


FIRST OFFERED IN THE WINTER OF 2022 OUR BEST ADVOCATE PROGRAM PROVIDES QUARTERLY VIRTUAL TRAININGS FREE TO PARENTS CAREGIVERS THAT INTRODUCES IDEA PART B LAW AND HELPS TO PREPARE FOR THE CHILD'S TRANSITION AT AGE THREE DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR INTO SCHOOL PART B SERVICES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$3,990
Related organizations$0
Government grants $178,750
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$192,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$374,740
Total Program Service Revenue$4,117
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 $11,695
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $390,552

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services Of Tennessee has recieved totaling $132,674.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Francis H Clougherty Foundation

Newport Beach, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITY

$132,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$174
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