Talking Information Center Inc
- Assets
- $617.2k
- Revenue
- $499.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Marshfield, MA
- Founding
- 12/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 04-2652490
Organization Overview
Talking Information Center Inc is located in Marshfield, MA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Talking Information Center Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Talking Information 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 06/2021, Talking Information Center Inc generated $499.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $384.0k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE READING SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE IN A CLOSED CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION TO THE TOTALLY BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED READING SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 30,000 TOTALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED READING SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 30,000 TOTALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward Perry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Peter Brown Clerk | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Christine James Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jacky Keith Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Carol Mcclintock Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Steve Virta Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $15,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $364,519 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $102,921 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $482,440 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,173 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,023 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,013 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $499,649 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $59,827 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,991 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $150,216 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $28,010 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,070 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,135 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,079 |
| Office expenses | $9,000 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $66,621 |
| Travel | $2,578 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,963 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,168 |
| Insurance | $9,221 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $384,049 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $435,997 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,393 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,373 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $175,414 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $617,177 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,152 |
| 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 | $158,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $54,165 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $226,317 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $390,860 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $617,177 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Talking Information Center Inc has recieved totaling $200.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: turning print into sound | | $200 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Connecticut Institute For The Blind Hartford, CT | $100,151,013 | $94,829,257 |
Helen Keller Services Brooklyn, NY | $124,201,527 | $36,076,194 |
Guiding Eyes For The Blind Inc Yorktown Heights, NY | $122,120,627 | $42,129,166 |
Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired-Goodwill Industr Rochester, NY | $38,384,000 | $14,634,022 |
Via Visually Impaired Advancement Buffalo, NY | $14,312,562 | $14,987,718 |
Visions Services For The Blind And Visually Impaired New York, NY | $132,242,399 | $14,332,092 |
New England Eye Institute Inc Boston, MA | $2,635,447 | $7,537,793 |
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc Bloomfield, CT | $16,448,832 | $3,934,053 |
Jewish Guild For The Blind New York, NY | $68,568,868 | $9,629,979 |
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind Inc Smithtown, NY | $48,826,109 | $13,918,395 |
Service Dog Project Inc Ipswich, MA | $1,017,552 | $1,236,759 |
In-Sight Warwick, RI | $13,120,579 | $988,731 |