Blind Childrens Center Inc
- Assets
- $17.0m
- Revenue
- $9.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 12/1959
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 95-1656369
Organization Overview
Blind Childrens Center Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Blind Childrens Center Inc employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blind Childrens Center 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 06/2024, Blind Childrens Center Inc generated $9.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRENATAL TO THREE PROGRAM OPTIONS: (1) INFANT PROGRAM (0-35 MONTHS AND PREGNANT MOTHERS) UTILIZING THE PARENT AS TEACHER CURRICULUM, PARENTS ATTEND THIS PROGRAM WITH THEIR CHILDREN TWO DAYS EACH WEEK IN A SMALL GROUP SETTING. PARENTS ARE GUIDED BY PARENT EDUCATORS AND CAN LEARN FROM AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON FOSTERING PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, ADDRESSING EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND OTHER DISABILITIES, AND BRINGING PARENTS OUT OF ISOLATION. (2) CENTER-BASED TODDLER PROGRAM (18 35 MONTHS) CHILDREN ARE PLACED IN INCLUSIVE EARLY EDUCATION CLASSROOMS WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE TYPICALLY DEVELOPING (SIGHTED) AND IMMERSED IN DAILY LITERACY, MOBILITY, AND MOTOR SKILLS TRAINING TO CONTINUE THEIR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR EXCEPT IN JULY.
INCLUSIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL: MOST STUDENTS IN OUR TODDLER PROGRAM MOVE ON TO OUR PRESCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY EDUCATION IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT, WITH TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN IN EACH CLASSROOM. OUR SMALL CLASS SIZES ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION AND, FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TRAINING IN OPTIMIZING THE USE OF THEIR REMAINING VISION, SENSORY DEVELOPMENT, ORIENTATION & MOBILITY (INCLUDING CANE TRAVEL), SPEECH/LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, EARLY MATH, AND LITERACY PREPAREDNESS FOR ALL CHILDREN FROM 3 5 YEARS-OLD. BOTH OUR TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS UTILIZE THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND EXCEPT IN JULY.
FOOD SERVICES, MEDICAL, VISION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah E Orth CEO | Officer | 45 | $205,214 |
Bianca Ciebrant Dir Of Education | 40 | $121,408 | |
Scott Kassel Dir Of Development | 40 | $113,038 | |
Alan L Boring President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynne Thieme Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Rojas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Nazarian Group General Contractor | 6/29/24 | $2,946,269 |
Howard Roark Inc Accounting | 6/29/24 | $137,760 |
Ml Architecture Architect | 6/29/24 | $105,064 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,833,096 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,904,051 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,737,147 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,173 |
| Investment income | $340,197 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,300 |
| 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 | $9,084,487 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,500 |
| 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. | $257,447 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $154,468 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,087,612 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $55,525 |
| Other employee benefits | $186,420 |
| Payroll taxes | $167,629 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,919 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $161,677 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,472 |
| Office expenses | $14,100 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $109,870 |
| Travel | $231 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $39 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $109,552 |
| All other expenses | $274,709 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,077,082 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$488,978 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,159,309 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,585,845 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $246 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $40,390 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $139,771 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $968,772 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,693,834 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,933,432 |
| Total assets | $17,032,621 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,318,470 |
| 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 | $1,318,470 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,413,686 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,300,465 |
| 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 | $17,032,621 |