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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James La May President & CEO (thru 10/2020) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $87,868 |
Starlene D Stewart Controller/facilities Mgr | Officer | 40 | $62,151 |
Steve S Tepper Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $34,137 |
Leah Powell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Steve Welker Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Decero Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $219,725 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,888 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $867,737 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $109,559 |
Payroll taxes | $82,694 |
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 | $1,065 |
Fees for services: Other | $144,861 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $72,688 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $163,047 |
Travel | $8,483 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,034 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,217 |
Insurance | $25,318 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,801,681 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $813,060 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $212,337 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $60 |
Accounts receivable, net | $420,787 |
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 | $15,138 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $88,216 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $111,882 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,661,480 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,377 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $261,000 |
Total liabilities | $313,377 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,335,844 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,259 |
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 | $1,661,480 |
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 Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Doheny Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA | $229,360,664 | $66,100,953 |
Foundation For Blind Children Phoenix, AZ | $30,302,492 | $12,774,867 |
Southern Arizona Association For The Visually Impaired Tucson, AZ | $10,878,580 | $6,203,130 |
Eye Care For Kids - Group Return Midvale, UT | $979,739 | $3,803,614 |
Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Palo Alto, CA | $12,198,427 | $3,251,858 |
Eye Care For Kids Midvale, UT | $6,626,664 | $3,461,621 |
Olson Huntsman Vision Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | $602,010 | $188,543 |
Association Of University Professors Of Ophthalmology Inc San Francisco, CA | $10,060,251 | $4,034,996 |
California Optometric Association Sacramento, CA | $10,978,851 | $3,280,771 |
International Council Of Ophthalmology Foundation San Francisco, CA | $280,929 | $270,113 |
Society For The Blind Sacramento, CA | $6,571,988 | $3,002,333 |
Restoringvision San Francisco, CA | $3,263,281 | $2,652,811 |