Deaf Blind Service Center
- Assets
- $863.9k
- Revenue
- $857.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 11/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 91-1357750
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 06/2021, Deaf Blind Service Center employed 7 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 06/2021, Deaf Blind Service Center generated $857.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $776.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.5% 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
COMMITTED TO ASSISTING DEAF-BLIND PEOPLE MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE/DEGREE OF PERSONAL AUTONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
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
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diane Poulin President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Camille Peterson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Morgan Breese Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Krystal Sanders Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Breese Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $32,497 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $32,497 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $825,043 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| 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 | $857,554 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $266,196 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,396 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,384 |
| 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 | $73,414 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,063 |
| Information technology | $690 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,300 |
| Travel | $272 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,110 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $776,471 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $409,585 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $175,708 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $204,399 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $69,884 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,275 |
| Total assets | $863,851 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,490 |
| 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 | $66,692 |
| Total liabilities | $116,182 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $747,669 |
| 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 | $863,851 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Deaf Blind Service Center has recieved totaling $5,081.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foster Family Private Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $81 |
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