Deaf Blind Service Center

Organization Overview

Deaf Blind Service Center is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Deaf Blind Service Center employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Deaf Blind Service Center 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 06/2022, Deaf Blind Service Center generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $972.1k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 7 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

COMMITTED TO ASSISTING DEAF-BLIND PEOPLE MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE/DEGREE OF PERSONAL AUTONOMY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNICATION: THE SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDER (SSP) PROGRAM IS THE CORNERSTONE OF DBSC. SSPS ARE TRAINED, SIGHTED GUIDED, FLUENT IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDERS OF VISUAL AND ENVIROMENTAL INFORMATION SO THAT DEAF-BLIND PEOPLE CAN DO THEIR BANKING, SHOP, PAY BILLS AND PERFORM OTHER ESSENTIAL ERRANDS INDEPENDENTLY. THE SSPS PROVIDES THIS VISUAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ENABLING THE DEAF-BLIND PERSON TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES AND DECISIONS AND SO THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MAINSTREAM COMMUNITY. DBSC TRAINS AND MATCHES SSPS WITH DEAF-BLIND INDIVIDUALS AT NO COST TO THE DEAF-BLIND PERSON. DBSC IS ALSO CONTRACTED WITH OFFICE OF DEAF AND HEARING (ODHH) AND CITY OF SEATTLE.NUMBER OF PEOPLE BENEFITED: 80.


DEAF-BLINF SENIOR CITIZENS GATHERING: MONTHLY GROUP MEETINGS.PROFESSIONAL-TO-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION,GUIDING AND VISUAL/ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION TO DEAF-BLIND PEOPLE IN BUSINESS SITUATIONS.


ADVOCACY SERVICES: AT DBSC, WE BELIEVE IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE DEAF-BLIND INDIVIDUAL HAVE A CHOICE AT THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. FOR INSTANCE, BEING UNABLE TO SECURE A PROPER SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, A QUALIFIED SSP, AND/OR ACCESSING TECHNOLOGY ARE ONLY A FEW OF MANY MAJOR BARRIERS.THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADVOCACY THAT ENABLE DEAF-BLIND PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH SOCIETY: SELF-ADVOCACY AND PRIVATE POLICY ADVOCACY.NUMBER OF PEOPLE BENEFITED: 81


COMMUNICATION: COMMUNICATION FACILITATOR (CF) PROVIDES ACCESS TO TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION THROUGH VIDEO RELAY SERVICE BY USE OF TACTILE SIGN LANGUAGE TO COPY SIGN LANGUAGE FROM THE TV SCREEN TO THE DB INDIVIDUAL.NUMBER OF PEOPLE BENEFITED: 14


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Diane Poulin
President
$0
Camille Peterson
Secretary
$0
Jay Breese
Member
$0
Krystal Sanders
Member
$0
Morgan Breese
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$23,113
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $506
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$23,113
Total Program Service Revenue$1,013,189
Investment income $7,037
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,096,843

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