Friends Of Tennessee School For The Blind is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Tennessee School For The Blind 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 09/2022, Friends Of Tennessee School For The Blind generated $71.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $703.2k during the year ending 09/2022. 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:
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THE PRIMARY MISSION OF FRIENDS OF TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND IS TO SUPPLEMENT STATE APPROPRIATIONS BY ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, SPECIAL SKILLS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TENNESSEE LIONS SPONSORS FIVE MAJOR PROGRAMS AT TSB: (A) THE CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM; (B) THE STUDENT WORK PROGRAM; (C) THE BOY & GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS; (D) THE LOW VISION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND (E) THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
MISC OTHER PROGRAMS $11,829 AWARDS $2,600 CLASSROOM MINI-GRANTS $4,800 STUDENT CONTINGENCY FUND $36,050 SUMMER CAMP $6,000 LIQUIDATION OF FINAL CASH $601,084
ABRAM'S FUND - A LOCAL FAMILY FUNDS THE "NEEDING" STUDENT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES CLOTHING, FOOD, CHRISTMAS GIFTS AND OTHER NEEDS WHICH SUPPORT THE STUDENT BY SUPPLEMENTING WHERE THE FAMILY IS UNABLE
THE LOUIS R. DRAUGHON FOUNDATION HAS BEEN A SPECIAL FRIEND TO TSB FOR MANY YEARS. CCTV'S, BRAILLE+MOBILE MANAGER DEVICES, SARA'S (SCANNING AND READING DEVICES) AND AN AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION DEVICE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY ITEMS PROVIDED THROUGH THEIR GRANTS FOR THE STUDENTS AT TSB. THESE "HIGH TECH" DEVICES WILL ENABLE STUDENTS USING LARGE PRINT OR BRAILLE TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE FROM THE WRITTEN PAGE, TO ACCESS THE INTERNET, AND TO MANAGE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Judy Buckman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sue Glore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deegee Lester Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tonja Dandy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Propst Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bobby Bass Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,239 |
Investment income | $26,108 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $71,347 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,656 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $790 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,086 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,074 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $703,150 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |