Carroll Center For The Blind Inc

Organization Overview

Carroll Center For The Blind Inc is located in Newton, MA. The organization was established in 1956. 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, Carroll Center For The Blind Inc employed 137 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Carroll Center For The Blind 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 06/2022, Carroll Center For The Blind Inc generated $7.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m 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:

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THE MISSION OF THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND IS TO EMPOWER THOSE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND LEAD A FULFILLING LIFE. ESTABLISHED IN 1936, THE CARROLL CENTER SERVES THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES BY PROVIDING REHABILITATION, SKILLS TRAINING, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND SELF-FULFILLMENT AND BY EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITIES REGARDING THE POTENTIAL OF PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. FOR OVER 80 YEARS, THE CENTER HAS PIONEERED INNOVATIVE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY DEVELOPING METHODS FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION TO LEARN THE SKILLS TO BE INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES, CLASS SETTINGS, WORK PLACES, AND PREPARING THEM FOR DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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REHABILITATION TRAINING PROGRAMS: VISION REHABILITATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED IN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE HAD A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF VISION. THESE INTENSIVE PROGRAMS PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED TO LIVE WITH BLINDNESS/LOW VISION AS WELL AS TO DEVELOP DAILY LIVING SKILLS, VOCATIONAL READINESS, AND COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING LIVES AND OBTAIN JOBS. SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE HELD FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS TO TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD AND ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE. 95 INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS RECEIVED 735 WEEKS OF SERVICE IN FISCAL 2022.


EDUCATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS: THE CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOW VISION OR ARE BLIND AND ATTEND PUBLIC, PRIVATE, OR CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE CENTER'S TEACHERS WORK WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS IN PROVIDING INSTRUCTION IN BRAILLE, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, LEARNING-MEDIA ASSESSMENTS, ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS, AND OVERALL ACCESS TO THE CURRICULUM. SUMMER AND WEEKEND PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP BLINDNESS SKILLS, SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS, AND FURTHER THEIR INDEPENDENCE. 486 SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN RECEIVED 15,940 HOURS OF SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION IN FISCAL 2022.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: 1) TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDE A FULL SPECTRUM OF INSTRUCTION-FROM NOVICE TO EXPERT-TO HELP PREPARE PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED OF ALL AGES TO USE TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENTLY. 2) COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTORS TEACH SAFE TRAVEL SKILLS TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES IN THEIR HOMES, COMMUNITIES, JOBSITES, AND ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES. 3) LOW VISION THERAPISTS PROVIDE OUTPATIENT ASSESSMENTS AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE USE OF REMAINING VISION WITH MAGNIFICATION, LIGHTING, AND DISTANCE-VIEWING DEVICES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Glendale Senior Dining
Food Service
$214,491
Vision Philanthropy Group
Fundraising
$110,822
Storm Works Roofing & Restoration
Contractor
$106,563
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $527,220
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,161,920
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $64,432
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,689,140
Total Program Service Revenue$4,993,123
Investment income $24,496
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$42,896
Net Income from Fundraising Events $145,008
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $44,590
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,857,415

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Carroll Center For The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Csp Charitable Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$10,000
Mark P & Joyce A Davis Char Tr

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$5,000
Mutual One Charitable Foundation

Framingham, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,542,728
Earnings-$35,724
Net Contributions$67,591
Ending Balance$2,574,595

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