Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Organization Overview

Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1966. 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. As of 06/2021, Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired 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 06/2021, Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.7% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR OTHERWISE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ACBVI'S REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES REHABILITATION TRAINING, ORIENTATION & MOBILITY (O&M), ORIENTATION TO ADJUSTMENT TO DISABILITY/COUNSELING, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT)/COMPUTER TRAINING. ACBVI PROVIDES INSTRUCTION IN ALL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING IMPACTED BY VISION LOSS. HANDWRITING, HOME MANAGEMENT, GROOMING, CANE TRAINING, ELECTRONIC MOBILITY DEVICES, WORKING WITH GUIDE DOGS, ORIENTATION IN THE HOME, WORK, SCHOOL & ALL COMMUNITY SETTINGS, BRAILLE, INSTRUCTION & TRAINING FOR COMPUTER, CELL PHONE AND TABLET USAGE, INCLUDING SPEECH ACCESS & MAGNIFICATION. SOME TRAINING PROVIDED VIRTUALLY. ACBVI ALSO OFFERS VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO BECOME A DESKTOP SERVICE TECHNICIAN WITH A+ CERTIFICATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. 7,100 HOURS OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY (CONT'D ON SCH O) IMPAIRED, AND COMBINED VISION AND HEARING LOSS.


ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ARIZONA: ACBVI PROVIDES TRAINING TO PROFESSIONALS SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH VARIOUS DISABILITIES AND INSTRUCTION IN THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED TO ASSIST THOSE DISABILITIES. WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO PROFESSIONALS EMPLOYED BY ARIZONA REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, OTHER ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYEES OF WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND THEIR PARTNERING AGENCIES. 3,390 HOURS OF SERVICES WERE PROVIDED.


COMBINED VISION AND HEARING LOSS (CVHL): SERVICES PROVIDED ARE COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE DEAFBLIND AND CVHL, INCLUDES ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, REHAB TEACHING, ORIENTATION AND ADJUSTMENT TO DISABILITY, JOB READINESS/CAREER EXPLORATION, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE. WE PROVIDE ASL INTERPRETERS AS NEEDED FOR OUR CLIENTS AND STAFF. 2,664 HOURS OF SERVICES WERE PROVIDED.PROVIDE ITINERANT SERVICES THROUGHOUT ARIZONA FOR THE DEAFBLIND AND CVHL IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTIONS. WE ALSO HAVE THE ICANCONNECT (ICC) CONTRACT TO PROVIDE DISTANCE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DEAFBLIND AND CVHL.


SOCIAL RECREATION: ACBVI PROVIDES ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION; ADAPTED ARTS AND CRAFTS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES, ADAPTIVE EXERCISE, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY. GROUP CLASSES OFFERED VIRTUALLY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James La May
President & CEO (thru 10/2020)
$87,868
Starlene D Stewart
Controller/facilities Mgr
$62,151
Steve S Tepper
Executive Director
$34,137
Leah Powell
Secretary
$0
Steve Welker
Chair
$0
David Decero
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$16,225
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $188,572
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$189,831
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$394,628
Total Program Service Revenue$1,715,256
Investment income $2,008
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 $642
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,113,389

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired has recieved totaling $398,381.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Valley Of The Sun United Way

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: Program Support

$277,722
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 08-11-95

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: SUPPORT NONPROFIT RECOVERY TO OFFSET COVID-19 CRISIS IMPACTS IN MARICOPA COUNTY.

$50,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$44,166
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: DISEASE/DISORDER

$25,000
American Express Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$300
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$274
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