Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc

Organization Overview

Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1953. 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, Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired 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, Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF PEOPLE IN WISCONSIN WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SELLS SPECIALIZED ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS AT LOW COST TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION. DURING 2021, THESE ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS HELPED KEEP ABOUT 2,400 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS INDEPENDENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DISTRIBUTED 331 WHITE CANES AT NO COST TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, IN-HOME REHABILITATION TEACHING WAS REDUCED. WCBVI STILL PROVIDED 382 IN-HOME VISITS AND 160 PHONE CONSULTATIONS TO TEACH INDIVIDUALS WITH CHANGING VISION HOW TO DO FAMILIAR TASKS IN NEW WAYS. ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS WERE MADE TO GROUPS OF PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH OLDER ADULTS WITH VISION LOSS. LOW VISION ASSESSMENTS WERE ADMINISTERED TO 159 INDIVIDUALS, HELPING THEM LEARN HOW TO USE THEIR REMAINING VISION WITH THE BEST RESULTS. 70 PEOPLE RECEIVED ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING DURING 2021.


THE WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PROVIDES VARIOUS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT. 42 COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS PROVIDED INFORMATION TO 329 ATTENDEES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Denise Jess
Ceo/executive Director
$89,155
Chris Richmond
Chair
$0
Nick Sinram
Treasurer
$0
Rhonda Staats
Secretary
$0
Rebecca Arrowood
1st Vice President
$0
Nurudeen Deen Amusa
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$8,073
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$795,851
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,387
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$803,924
Total Program Service Revenue$18,789
Investment income $154,833
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $14,400
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $406,913
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,627
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $61,066
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,458,735

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Wisconsin Council Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Inc has recieved totaling $367,283.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT

$163,956
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT

$163,956
David G And Nancy B Walsh Family Foundation

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE

$15,000
Community Shares Of Wisconsin Inc

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$14,055
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$8,000
Madison Investments Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK DONE BY WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$8,930,024
Earnings$1,181,049
Admin Expense$37,169
Net Contributions$194,956
Other Expense$536,436
Ending Balance$9,732,424

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