United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $998.2k
- Investments
- $564.1k
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Founding
- 11/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-0977121
Organization Overview
United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1977. 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 12/2021, United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States Association For Blind Athletes 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 12/2021, United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc generated $998.2k 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 (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
THE UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION OF BLIND ATHLETES EMPOWERS AMERICANS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO EXPERIENCE LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES IN SPORTS, RECREATION, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, THEREBY EDUCATING AND INSPIRING THE NATION. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING SPORT OPPORTUNITIES IN 10 SPORTS FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IPAIRED ATHLETES OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HP GOALBALL - TO SUPPORT DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS, OFFICIALS, AND THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAMS.
MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT - TO ASSIST IN THE MARKETING OF USABA'S EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AND FOCUS ON HOW ATHLETES WERE HANDLING THE POSTPONEMENT AND PANDEMIC, AND BUILDING A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL HEALTH IN A SAFE MANNER. DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED ON VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AND COVID-19 SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS MEMBERS.
ATHLETE EVENTS - USABA HOSTED A SERIES OF REGIONAL GOALBALL TOURNAMENTS AND TWO WINTER SPORTS FESTIVAL ACROSS THE COUNTRY, IMPACTING OVER 500 ATHLETES. USABA ALSO HOSTED VIRTUAL PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE MEMBERS. THESE INCLUDE A NATIONWIDE FITNESS CHALLENGE UTILIZING FITBIT WEARABLES AND A SERIES OF AT-HOME WORKOUT VIDEOS FOR MEMBERS TO COMPLETE.
GRANTS - USABA EXECUTED A SERIES OF GRANT PROGRAMS ACROSS THE US AIMING TO ADDRESS SEDENTARY LIFESTYLES ON THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITIES AND GROWING THE SPORT OF BLIND SOCCER. USABA COLLABORATED WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN LOCAL MARKET TO RECRUIT ATHLETES AND EXECUTE THE PROGRAM DELIVERABLES. USABA GRANT PROGRAMS IMPACTED OVER 400 INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret Quinn Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $150,000 |
Amy Wasson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Skye Arthur-Banning Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Ackermann Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Remensnyder Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Simpson Athlete Rep Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $30,365 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $170,472 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $571,092 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $771,929 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $161,360 |
| Investment income | $7,247 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $67,951 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,643 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,335 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $998,179 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
| 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. | $166,048 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,795 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $255,825 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,346 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,131 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,363 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $157,794 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,759 |
| Information technology | $9,797 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,869 |
| Travel | $222,477 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,935 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,028 |
| Insurance | $32,833 |
| All other expenses | $15,951 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,139,470 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,542 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2 |
| 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 | $35,884 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $448,932 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $564,144 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $500 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,136,004 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,086 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $20,000 |
| 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 | $149,259 |
| Other liabilities | $5,000 |
| Total liabilities | $254,345 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $798,624 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $83,035 |
| 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 | $1,136,004 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc has awarded $84,000 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Ruston, LA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS | $6,000 |
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS | $6,000 |
Ruston, LA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS | $6,000 |
Edinburgh, IN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS | $6,000 |
New Haven, CT PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS | $6,000 |
Miami, FL PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc has recieved totaling $487,572.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: OLYMPIC/PARALYMPIC SUPPORT | $418,562 |
The Gibney Family Foundation Inc Meridian, ID PURPOSE: USABA IS SEEKING TO HIRE A BLIND SOCCER MANAGER TO COORDINATE THE GRASSROOTS SITES, DEVELOP TRAINING GUIDELINES FOR COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS, DEVELOP TRAINING FOR OFFICIALS AND TO EXPAND THE PROGRAM AVAILABILITY EFFORTS TO ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS. | $40,000 |
Delta Gamma Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: AID FOR BLIND | $16,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,715 |
Pruden Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
Marson Foundation Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: SUPPORT WELLNESS CHALLENGE PROGRAM SERVING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED | $1,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Wichita, KS | $32,560,477 | $11,748,345 |
Foundation For Blind Children Phoenix, AZ | $30,302,492 | $12,774,867 |
Southern Arizona Association For The Visually Impaired Tucson, AZ | $10,878,580 | $6,203,130 |
Eye Care For Kids - Group Return Midvale, UT | $979,739 | $3,803,614 |
Eye Care For Kids Midvale, UT | $6,626,664 | $3,461,621 |
Olson Huntsman Vision Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | $602,010 | $188,543 |
Oklahoma Lions Sight Conservation Fdn Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $2,429,055 | $2,007,240 |
Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Phoenix, AZ | $1,661,480 | $2,113,389 |
United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $1,136,004 | $998,179 |
Arizona Optometric Association Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $1,159,907 | $953,489 |
Outlook Enrichment Omaha, NE | $306,129 | $973,954 |
Kansas Optometric Association Topeka, KS | $1,824,467 | $775,017 |