Pacific Foundation For Blind Children
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Vancouver, WA
- Founding
- 11/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-1561247
Organization Overview
Pacific Foundation For Blind Children is located in Vancouver, WA. 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. Pacific Foundation For Blind Children 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, Pacific Foundation For Blind Children generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $43.7k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TO BROADEN AND ENHANCE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
A BRAILLE PROGRAM CHANGED THE LIBRARY SYSTEM AT THE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND FROM ENGLISH TO THE UEB SYSTEM. THIS TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES THE STUDENTS ABILITY TO LEARN. WE MAKE BLINDNESS TIPS AVAILABLE TO ALL WITHIN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, RECREATION EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED TO THE STUDENTS. PROVIDED PIANO LESSONS, HOLIDAY PACKAGES AND HELD ASSEMBLIES FOR STUDENTS. PROVIDED REPAIR & MAINTENANCE ON RECREATION EQUIPMENT. FUNDING ONLINE INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL SINCE IT OPENS A WORLD FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED GRADUATING SENIORS. FUNDING FOR ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY INCREASES STUDENTS' ABILITIES TO CONTINUE ONTO HIGHER EDUCATION. OUR BRAILLE BOOK PROGRAM OPENS THE WORLD OF INFORMATION TO ALL OUR STUDENTS AROUND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. PROVIDED BRAILLE EDUCATIONAL AND LEARNING BOOKS TO FAMILY OF STUDENTS A BABY TO 3 YEAR OLD PROGRAM CALLED B-3 TO HELP IDENTIFY BABIES WITH VISION PROBLEMS. THE PROGRAM GETS FAMILIES IN CONTACT WITH AGENCIES AND PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP THEIR CHILD. WE PROVIDE QUILTS TO MANY OF THESE BABIES. THE MOBILE LOW VISION CLINIC TRAVELING AROUND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TESTING CHILDREN FOR ABNORMALITIES IN THEIR VISION WAS PUT ON HOLD DUE TO COVID BUT WILL CONTINUE NEXT YEAR. PROVIDED ORTHODONTICS GRANTS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH THEIR TEETH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Kolshinski Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Marc Krsul Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Janet Kurz Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Corey Grandstaff Director/boa | Trustee | $0 | |
Phyllis Hyatt Director/boa | Trustee | $0 | |
Linda Erickson Director/boa | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $4,671 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,200,681 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,205,352 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $13,829 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $16,105 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,773 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,233,513 |
| 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 | $31,500 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,887 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,143 |
| Advertising and promotion | $515 |
| Office expenses | $199 |
| Information technology | $2,262 |
| 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 | $876 |
| All other expenses | $200 |
| Total functional expenses | $43,726 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,032 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $479,257 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,415,165 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,939,454 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,338 |
| 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 | $2,338 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,937,116 |
| 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 | $1,939,454 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Pacific Foundation For Blind Children has recieved totaling $50,078.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Margery Jones Tr Monroe, CT PURPOSE: FOR BRAILE BOOKS | $39,000 |
Ada And Everett Johnson Charitable Tr Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,078 |
Nehemiah Ventures Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
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