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 12/2022, Society For The Blind employed 30 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 12/2022, Society For The Blind generated $3.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
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 2022, 181 GENERAL REHABILITATION CLIENTS RECEIVED BLINDNESS INSTRUCTION IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND BRAILLE.
IN 2022, 519 PEOPLE WERE HELPED THROUGH A TOTAL OF 592 APPOINTMENTS WITH OUR DOCTORS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST IN OUR LOW VISION CLINIC.
IN 2022, 2,346 SUBSCRIBERS PLACED A TOTAL OF 10,430 CALLS TO USE ACCESS NEWS, OUR FREE TELEPHONE-BASED NEWS SERVICE PROVIDING AUDIO ACCESS TO VOLUNTEER-READ RECORDINGS OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL PERIODICALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
Janice Walth Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Natalie Boylan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $633,370 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,202,628 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,835,998 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $848,840 |
Investment income | -$4,563 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $16,707 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,971 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $406,611 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $58,669 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,159,291 |
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. | $165,718 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,268,024 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $119,211 |
Payroll taxes | $111,513 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $284,581 |
Advertising and promotion | $15 |
Office expenses | $118,578 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $111,257 |
Travel | $19,423 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $40,717 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $120,238 |
Insurance | $40,876 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,578,790 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $914,580 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,405,784 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,786 |
Accounts receivable, net | $207,979 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $42,750 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,367 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,792,589 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,264,810 |
Total assets | $7,643,645 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $293,285 |
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 | $1,590,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $533,863 |
Total liabilities | $2,417,148 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,491,862 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $734,635 |
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 | $7,643,645 |