Visionlink
- Assets
- $17.8m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $2.2m
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Bensalem, PA
- Founding
- 03/1947
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-1370508
Organization Overview
Visionlink, operating under the name Associated Services of the Blind and, is located in Bensalem, PA. The organization was established in 1947. 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 06/2022, Associated Services of the Blind and employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Associated Services of the Blind and 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, Associated Services of the Blind and generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.7%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES DIRECT EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES TO THOSE IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION FACING VISION LOSS. THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS CONNECTIONS AMONG THE REGION'S MANY DIVERSE RESOURCES, WORKING WITH PARTNERS TO ADVANCE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL, AND EXPAND THE REACH OF THE ARTS AND CULTURAL OFFERINGS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. BUILDING ON A HISTORY OF NEARLY 145 YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AND LINKAGES TO SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND STUDENTS IN SETTING AND WORKING TOWARDS INDIVIDUAL GOALS FOCUSED ON PERSONAL AUTONOMY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HUMAN SERVICES: VISIONLINK PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING, COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED HOME MANAGEMENT SKILLS, INTERNET AND PERSONAL COMPUTER SKILLS AND MOBILITY AND ORIENTATION SKILLS. DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MOST EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING REMAINED ONLINE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karla S Mccaney President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $233,283 |
Beth Deering Chief Programming Officer | 40 | $105,200 | |
Jacqueline Candido Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sarah Glick-Johnson Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tom Teesdale Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kevin E Brown 1st Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $469,580 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $441,181 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $910,761 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $621,448 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $763,290 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,300,660 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,009,020 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $187,398 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,957 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $160,436 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,842 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $46,750 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $177,836 |
| Fees for services: Other | $237,934 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,713 |
| Office expenses | $16,267 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $206,992 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,741 |
| Insurance | $36,228 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,302,893 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $984,043 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $469,946 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,989 |
| 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 | $74,214 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,349 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,033,035 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,166,789 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $17,778,365 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $207,082 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $50,000 |
| Total liabilities | $257,082 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,136,656 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,384,627 |
| 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 | $17,778,365 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Visionlink has recieved totaling $6,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Broughton Foundation Drexel Hill, PA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,220,687 |
| Earnings | -$1,324,479 |
| Net Contributions | $132,981 |
| Ending Balance | $5,029,189 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Cincinnati Association For The Blind Cincinnati, OH | $47,537,282 | $12,376,472 |
Cleveland Society For The Blind Cleveland, OH | $134,853,057 | $29,589,386 |
Blind Industries & Services Of Maryland Baltimore, MD | $36,482,311 | $9,322,066 |
North Central Sight Services Inc Williamsport, PA | $12,090,988 | $11,041,823 |
Visioncorps Lancaster, PA | $39,668,941 | $11,840,915 |
Clovernook Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Cincinnati, OH | $36,604,319 | $10,891,182 |
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 |