Helen Keller Services
- Assets
- $124.2m
- Revenue
- $36.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 443
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 07/1936
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 11-1630807
Organization Overview
Helen Keller Services is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1936. 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, Helen Keller Services employed 443 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Helen Keller Services 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, Helen Keller Services generated $36.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $32.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% 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.
Since 2019, Helen Keller Services has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $1,870,430. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND, VISUALLY-IMPAIRED, DEAF-BLIND AND/OR HAVE COMBINED HEARING-VISION LOSS TO LIVE, WORK AND THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HKNC IS THE ONLY NATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY TO OFFER SERVICES TO OPTIMIZE EMPLOYMENT, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COMMUNITY ACCESS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WHO ARE DEAFBLIND. HKNC PROVIDES INTENSIVE SERVICES TO ANY INDIVIDUAL AT ITS COMPREHENSIVE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND/OR FIELD SERVICES. HKNC PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS, CONDUCTS APPLIED RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AND MAINTAINS A NATIONAL REGISTRY.
THE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES A FULL-DAY CENTER BASED SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PROGRAM THAT SPECIALIZES IN SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD WITH DISABILITIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS SUCH AS VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS, AUTISM, NEUROLOGICAL AND ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENTS. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS A HOME BASED EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM TO CHILDREN FROM INFANCY TO 3 YEARS OF AGE.
HKSB COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES - HKSB PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES TO YOUTH, WORKING AGE ADULTS AND SENIORS WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE VISION LOSS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT SERVICES, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, VISION REHABILITATION, SOCIAL WORK, LOW VISION, AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kimberly Zimmer President/ceo (thru 7/7/20) | Officer | 35 | $224,219 |
Susan Ruzenski See Sch O CEO Eff. 2/2021/e.d.-Hknc | Officer | 35 | $170,958 |
Lorraine Muzio Executive Director - Hksb | 35 | $164,269 | |
Marc Feldman CFO (thru 7/6/20) | Officer | 35 | $142,124 |
Sharona Hebroni CFO Eff 7/2020 Dir, Acc.- Hknc | Officer | 35 | $135,143 |
Barry Negri Dir, Acc. - Hks (thru 4/2021) | 35 | $133,032 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Davidoff Hutcher Citron Llp Legal | 6/29/21 | $180,226 |
Bdo Usa Llp Audit & Tax | 6/29/21 | $132,410 |
Bkd Llp Consulting | 6/29/21 | $106,760 |
Mac Cleaning Services Commercial Cleaning | 6/29/21 | $334,298 |
Liss Consulting Corp It Support/equip. | 6/29/21 | $505,156 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $37,336 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,123,126 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,214,776 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,375,238 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,305,551 |
| Investment income | $2,195,487 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $456,273 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,957,412 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $36,076,194 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $378,478 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $109,420 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $526,449 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $403,841 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $14,877,359 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,885,435 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,528,055 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,364,633 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $86,422 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $265,124 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $180,226 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $196,216 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,744,180 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,391 |
| Office expenses | $1,231,272 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $393,720 |
| Travel | $261,364 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,867 |
| Interest | $93 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $340,905 |
| Insurance | $363,372 |
| All other expenses | $419,168 |
| Total functional expenses | $32,177,965 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $271,809 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,503,577 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,777,674 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,545,079 |
| 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 | $655,775 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,470,106 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $95,548,839 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $428,668 |
| Total assets | $124,201,527 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,152,547 |
| 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 | $4,740,000 |
| Other liabilities | $12,515,464 |
| Total liabilities | $20,408,011 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $99,302,394 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,491,122 |
| 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 | $124,201,527 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Helen Keller Services has awarded $378,479 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $126,330 |
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $80,136 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $72,994 |
Lawrence, KS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $72,746 |
Watertown, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $26,273 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Helen Keller Services has recieved totaling $944,241.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lavelle Fund For The Blind Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: #21-31: FEELING THROUGH CURRICULUM | $197,912 |
Gladys Brooks Foundation Uw Gladys B Thayer New York, NY PURPOSE: ENDOWMENT FOR DIRECT SERVICES EMPLOYEES | $150,000 |
Lavelle Fund For The Blind Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: #21-31: FEELING THROUGH CURRICULUM | $149,668 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $103,100 |
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM | $100,000 |
Sarah K Decoizart Perpetual Charitable Tr Art 10 Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $60,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,708,884 |
| Earnings | $483,603 |
| Ending Balance | $3,192,487 |
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 |
The Seeing Eye Inc Morristown, NJ | $385,225,116 | $33,620,552 |
Learning Ally Inc Princeton, NJ | $38,562,596 | $31,390,401 |
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 |
Keystone Blind Association Hermitage, PA | $7,368,800 | $13,832,538 |
Visions Services For The Blind And Visually Impaired New York, NY | $132,242,399 | $14,332,092 |
North Central Sight Services Inc Williamsport, PA | $12,090,988 | $11,041,823 |
Visioncorps Lancaster, PA | $39,668,941 | $11,840,915 |
New England Eye Institute Inc Boston, MA | $2,635,447 | $7,537,793 |