Blindskills Inc
- Assets
- $57.3k
- Revenue
- $13.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Salem, OR
- Founding
- 10/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 93-0829936
Organization Overview
Blindskills Inc is located in Salem, OR. The organization was established in 1983. 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 12/2021, Blindskills Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blindskills Inc 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 12/2021, Blindskills Inc generated $13.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
SUPPORT FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM SERVICES SALARY AND OFFICE EXP
PUBLISHES DIALOGUE A MAGAZINE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE. PUBLISH FOUR ISSUES PER YEAR THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AS WELL AS FOREIGN COUNTRIES
PROVIDES A TOLL FREE TELEPHONE LINE TO ASSIST VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE WITH INFORMATION REFERRAL
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marja Byers Executive Director | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Marty Sobo Vice President | Officer | 8 | $0 |
B T Kimbrough Secretary | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Susan Schwab Treasurer | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Christie Joachim President | Officer | 8 | $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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,180 |
| Investment income | $2,773 |
| 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 | $12,953 |
| 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 | $8,258 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $745 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $375 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,735 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $785 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $165 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,112 |
| All other expenses | $342 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,517 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,036 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $40,235 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $4,063 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $57,334 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $46,892 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,442 |
| 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 | $57,334 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Blindskills Inc has recieved totaling $4,862.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Louise Ramer Green Tr Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $4,837 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Palo Alto, CA | $12,198,427 | $3,251,858 |
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 |
Oregon Lions Sight And Hearing Foundation Inc Portland, OR | $7,389,143 | $1,778,141 |
The Armenian Eyecare Project San Dimas, CA | $4,533,308 | $2,577,746 |
San Diego Center For The Blind San Diego, CA | $8,273,725 | $1,165,859 |
American Glaucome Society Inc San Francisco, CA | $7,562,216 | $2,018,629 |
Valley Center For The Blind Fresno, CA | $1,505,416 | $1,571,754 |
Envision Sight Inc Boise, ID | $1,682,917 | $1,205,904 |