Perkins School For The Blind

Organization Overview

Perkins School For The Blind is located in Watertown, MA. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Perkins School For The Blind employed 823 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Perkins School 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 06/2021, Perkins School For The Blind generated $83.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $75.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 6 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE BLIND, DEAF-BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

AT PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, WE PROVIDE UNPARALLELED EDUCATION SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES. WE TEACH CHILDREN ON OUR CAMPUS IN WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS, AND SUPPORT STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE U.S., FOCUSING ON ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND SELF-ADVOCACY SKILL BUILDING. WE ALSO EMPHASIZE TRANSITION SERVICES TO PREPARE YOUNG ADULTS WITH VISION LOSS FOR LIFE AFTER SCHOOL. DURING FY21, WE EDUCATED 172 STUDENTS ON CAMPUS AND SUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 1,030 STUDENTS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING OUR INFANT-TODDLER PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.


THE NATIONAL DEAF-BLIND EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM, KNOWN AS ICANCONNECT, PROVIDES FREE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING TO PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND AND LOW INCOME. ADMINISTERED BY THE FCC AND MANAGED BY PERKINS IN 22 STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ICANCONNECT HELPS PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND USE NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO LEAD LESS ISOLATED, MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES AND CONNECTS THEM WITH THEIR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. DURING FY21, PERKINS EQUIPPED AND TRAINED 963 CONSUMERS, HELPING THEM DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO USE THE LIFE-CHANGING EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.


PERKINS SOLUTIONS DEPLOYS TECHNOLOGY TO OVERCOME LONG STANDING AND EMERGING ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS. SINCE THE 1950S, WE'VE MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR, MOST DEPENDABLE BRAILLE TYPEWRITER. TODAY OUR EXPERTISE IN INCLUSIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS IS AVAILABLE VIA PERKINS ACCESS, A CONSULTING SERVICE THAT HELPS BUSINESSES ENSURE THEIR DIGITAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE USABLE BY EVERYONE. DURING FY21, PERKINS SOLUTIONS DISTRIBUTED 3,221 BRAILLERS WORLDWIDE, AND ASSISTED OVER 26 ORGANIZATIONS WITH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS.


REGIONAL LIBRARYPERKINS LIBRARY HAS PROVIDED ACCESSIBLE READING MATERIAL TO PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER DISABILITIES SINCE 1837. IN RECENT YEARS, WE HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED OUR OFFERINGS TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE WITH MORE NUANCED NEEDS. TODAY, WE DISTRIBUTE APPROXIMATELY 500,000 ACCESSIBLE BOOKS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS, DVDS AND MORE, AT NO COST TO THE ESTIMATED 25,000 PATRONS WE SERVE ANNUALLY. WE'VE ALSO LED THE CHARGE IN DISTRIBUTING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LIKE REFRESHABLE BRAILLE DISPLAYS WHILE PROVIDING A WEBSITE THAT ENABLES PEOPLE TO DOWNLOAD ACCESSIBLE READING MATERIAL.INTERNATIONALTHERE ARE MILLIONS OF CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES (MDVI) AROUND THE WORLD WHO DON'T RECEIVE THE QUALITY EDUCATION THEY DESERVE. PERKINS INTERNATIONAL WORKS TO PUT THESE CHILDREN IN SCHOOL, EQUIP EDUCATORS WITH THE SPECIALIZED SKILLS THEY NEED TO TEACH THEM AND CONNECT THE MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES WITH VITAL GOVERNMENTAL AND MEDICAL RESOURCES. DURING FY21, PERKINS INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTED THIS WORK IN OVER 16 COUNTRIES AND REGIONS. WE ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND OUR WORK IN CERTAIN COUNTRIES, SUCH AS INDIA WHICH HAS AS MANY AS 1 MILLION CHILDREN WITH MDVI, AND SEEK TO IMPROVE SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT, EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, SCHOOL-AGE EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$483,384
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,689,627
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,912,259
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $94,868
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,085,270
Total Program Service Revenue$41,449,689
Investment income $5,946,645
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $89,715
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $19,691,728
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$171,122
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,606,269
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $83,698,194

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Perkins School For The Blind has awarded $18,700 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NATIONAL FAMILY ASSOCIATION FOR DEAF-BLIND

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Sands Point, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000

WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Little Rock, AR

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$8,700
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Perkins School For The Blind has recieved totaling $76,821.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
S Alice Knapp Trust 12310900

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$34,771
Mark P & Joyce A Davis Char Tr

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$33,000
Alchemy Foundation

Cambridge, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,000
Floradon Foundation

Henderson, NV

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$2,500
George And Mary Jo Budig Family Foundation

Fort Mitchell, KY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$1,000
Scarbro Family Foundation

Carlisle, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$286,667,401
Earnings$88,506,810
Net Contributions$2,047,777
Other Expense$14,149,715
Ending Balance$363,072,273

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