Evansville Assn For The Blind is located in Evansville, IN. The organization was established in 1942. 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 06/2023, Evansville Assn For The Blind employed 69 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Evansville Assn 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 06/2023, Evansville Assn For The Blind generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE EVANSVILLE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ASSISTING DISABLED OR DISADVANTAGED PERSONS, PARTICULARLY THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, EMPOWERING THEM THROUGH DIVERSE SERVICES TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LOW VISION - EVANSVILLE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND OFFERS VISION SERVICES TO ALL AGE GROUPS. WE SERVED 931 INDIVIDUALS LAST YEAR PERFORMING FUNCTIONAL VISION EXAMS, PRE-SCHOOL EYE SCREENINGS, COOKING CLASSES, SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND SETTING UP EQUIPMENT TO ENABLE A PERSON TO WORK, ATTEND SCHOOL, OR CONTINUE A HOBBY.
ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY - EVANSVILLE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND'S O & M (TEACHING CANE TRAVEL) SERVICES HAS CONTINUED GROWTH. WE SERVE ALL AGE GROUPS IN ALL STAGES OF LIFE - INFANTS, SCHOOL AGE, COLLEGE, WORKING ADULTS, AND THOSE WHO HAVE RETIRED. WE PROVIDED SERVICES TO 58 INDIVIDUALS IN FISCAL 2023.
EMPLOYMENT - EVANSVILLE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND EMPLOYED AN AVERAGE OF 41 DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. 69 W-2'S WERE PROCESSED FOR MORE THAN $800,000 IN SALARIES & WAGES. EAB STAFF OFFERS SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYEES BY ACCOMMODATING WORK SPACES AND EQUIPMENT, AND OFFERING BOTH COUNSELING SERVICES AND PLACEMENT SERVICES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas Bays Director  | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 | 
Rachel Coleman Director  | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | 
Jane Koch Director  | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | 
Adam Mason Director  | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | 
Daniel Livesay Director  | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | 
Fred Dormeier Director  | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $276,793 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $276,793 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $179,558 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,687 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $797,469 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,282,045 | 
| 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. | $77,251 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,488 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $721,168 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,286 | 
| Other employee benefits | $98,864 | 
| Payroll taxes | $63,263 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,447 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $18,879 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $88,488 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,081 | 
| Interest | $4,569 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $13,208 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $107,927 | 
| Insurance | $13,793 | 
| All other expenses | $942 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,321,417 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $187,744 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,532 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $80,000 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $90,193 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $42,181 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,825 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,578,470 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $1,673,360 | 
| Total assets | $4,665,305 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,723 | 
| 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 | $158,387 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $208,110 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,712,428 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,744,767 | 
| 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 | $4,665,305 | 
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue | 
|---|---|---|
Vons Vision Inc Florence, KY  | $2,651,850 | $2,067,673 | 
Evansville Assn For The Blind Evansville, IN  | $4,665,305 | $1,282,045 | 
Visionserve Alliance Inc Saint Louis, MO  | $758,801 | $1,020,916 | 
Blind Service Association Inc Chicago, IL  | $12,003,833 | $542,514 | 
Paws With Purpose Louisville, KY  | $475,875 | $494,179 | 
Wisconsin Lions Birch-Sturm Memorial Fund Inc Rosholt, WI  | $6,968,761 | $532,200 | 
American Council Of The Blind Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI  | $56,522 | $241,932 | 
Dogsinvests Palmyra, WI  | $39,617 | $51,767 | 
J R & Emily Morgan Fund For The Blind And Prevention Of Blindness Milwaukee, WI  | $2,040,434 | $259,046 | 
International Christian Braille Mission Inc Grayson, KY  | $19,742 | $0 | 
Educational Center For The Visually Impaired Springfield, IL  | $305,604 | $64,656 | 
Flight For Sight Inc Madison, WI  | $85,985 | $106,975 | 
Sensory Research Foundation Inc Washington, IL  | $0 | $6,080 | 
Ecenter For Hope And Vision Corp Fond Du Lac, WI  | $12,455 | $0 | 
Pennies For The Blind Incorporated Kokomo, IN  | $6,875 | $0 |