Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired Inc

Organization Overview

Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired Inc, operating under the name Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired, is located in South Burlington, VT. The organization was established in 1950. 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 06/2022, Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired 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 06/2022, Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.3% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION IS TO ENABLE VERMONTERS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO BE MORE INDEPENDENT, CULTIVATE ADAPTIVE SKILLS, AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CHILDREN'S SERVICES EMPLOYS LICENSED TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO WORK WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, TEACHING DAILY LIVING SKILLS, BRAILLE, SOCIALIZATION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, USE OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, CAREER EDUCATION, VISION EFFICIENCY SKILLS, RECREATION SKILLS, SELF DETERMINATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SKILLS. THESE LICENSED TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED WORK IN THE HOME AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS. EACH SUMMER, CHILDREN CAN PRACTICE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND MEET WITH FRIENDS IN A SUPPORTIVE "CAMP" ENVIRONMENT AS PART OF THE INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL LIFE EXPERIENCES PROGRAM.


ADULT SERVICES OFFERS REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, HELPING THEM TO CONTINUE PERFORMING DAILY LIVING TASKS AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAY HAVE BECOME DIFFICULT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A GROUP, AT A CENTRAL TRAINING SITE, OR IN THE HOME.


VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROVIDE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AS WELL AS PERSONAL TRIPS FOR VERMONTERS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. VOLUNTEERS ALSO RECORD MATERIALS ON TAPE OR INTO BRAILLE, OR GO INTO THE HOME FOR READING AND PROVIDING COMPANIONSHIP.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT AND COUNSELING. ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SWING ARM LAMPS WITH MAGNIFIERS, "TALKING BOOK" MACHINES, AND CLOSED CIRCUIT TV'S CAN HELP MAINTAIN AN INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. TRAINING AND SUPPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR THIS EQUIPMENT. THE SUPPORT AND COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS TO HELP GUIDE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ALL THE RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM. THE CORNERSTONE OF THE ADULT SUPPORT SERVICES ARE THE PEER ASSISTED LEARNING AND SUPPORT GROUPS WHICH MEET MONTHLY ACROSS THE STATE. MEMBERS LISTEN TO EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS AND THEN HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR FRUSTRATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS WITH THEIR PEERS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,527,401
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$217,374
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,744,775
Total Program Service Revenue$1,355,403
Investment income $125,471
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $53,002
Net Income from Fundraising Events $7,318
Net Income from Gaming Activities $96,113
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,634
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,815,693

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Vermont Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired Inc has recieved totaling $18,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Vermont Community Foundation

Middlebury, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$12,250
The Gibney Family Foundation Inc

Meridian, ID

PURPOSE: PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE FOR GRADUATES OF UMASS VISION STUDIES MASTERS PROGRAM BY OFFERING TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.

$5,000
The Gibney Family Foundation Inc

Meridian, ID

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING DONATION.

$1,000
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