Society For The Blind
- Assets
- $6.6m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 03/1959
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-1384666
Organization Overview
Society For The Blind is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1959. 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, Society For The Blind employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society For The Blind 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, Society For The Blind generated $3.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
PROVIDES REHABILITATION, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, 6,400 INDIVIDUALS FROM THROUGHOUT THE SACRAMENTO REGION WEREASSISTED BY OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS; 159 GENERAL REHABILITATION CLIENTS RECEIVED BLINDNESS INSTRUCTION IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND BRAILLE.
IN 2021, 520 PEOPLE WERE HELPED THROUGH A TOTAL OF 623 APPOINTMENTS WITH OUR DOCTORS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST IN OUR LOW VISION CLINIC.
IN 2021, 2,332 SUBSCRIBERS PLACED A TOTAL OF 12,997 CALLS TO USE ACCESS NEWS, OUR FREE TELEPHONE-BASED NEWS SERVICE PROVIDING AUDIO ACCESS TO VOLUNTEER-READ RECORDINGS OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL PERIODICALS.
539 SENIORS INCREASED INDEPENDENCE THROUGH LEARNING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS IN OUR SENIOR IMPACT PROGRAM: IN-HOME AND REMOTE SERVICES, DAYTIME RETREATS, SUPPORT GROUPS, TRAINING EVENTS. 2,592 PEOPLE RECEIVED OUTREACH SERVICES, LEARNING ABOUT BLINDNESS TRAINING AND OTHER REHABILITATIVE RESOURCES THROUGH 34 SEPARATE REMOTE AND LIVE EVENTS.32 YOUTH ENROLLED FOR IN-PERSON AND REMOTE WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS FOR CAREERSPLUS EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 225 FAMILY MEMBERS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shari Roeseler Executuve Director | Trustee | 40 | $151,225 |
Michelle Machado President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Cornelius CPA Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Les Passuello Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Allison Otto Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Kinoshita Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $912,562 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $822,722 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,735,284 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $843,624 |
| Investment income | $8,134 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $15,892 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$771 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $356,115 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $38,548 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,002,333 |
| 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. | $151,225 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,257,112 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,832 |
| Payroll taxes | $113,259 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $232,072 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $70,208 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $105,879 |
| Travel | $10,306 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $27,900 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $137,630 |
| Insurance | $36,425 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,363,351 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $789,640 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,578,834 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $57,446 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $285,813 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $49,748 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,894 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,780,664 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,949 |
| Total assets | $6,571,988 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $261,979 |
| 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 | $1,660,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,500 |
| Total liabilities | $1,923,479 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,974,820 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $673,689 |
| 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 | $6,571,988 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Society For The Blind has recieved totaling $1,550.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Grigor & Hrachouhi Melikian Fund Glendale, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $1,250 |
Cynthia Freeman Fund Danville, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $300 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Phoenix, AZ | $1,661,480 | $2,113,389 |