St Louis Society For The Blind

Organization Overview

St Louis Society For The Blind is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1941. 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, St Louis Society For The Blind employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. St Louis Society 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 12/2021, St Louis Society For The Blind generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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:

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THE SAINT LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES TO ADULTS AND, UNTIL MAY 2020, PROVIDED SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES INDIVIDUALIZED VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND DUE TO MACULAR DEGENERATION, DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, GLAUCOMA, CATARACTS, TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY AND OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS. REHABILITATIVE NEEDS ADDRESSED INCLUDE HOW TO BEST USE REMAINING VISION; MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; DAILY LIVING SKILLS TRAINING; PREVENTION OF INJURIES; EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES (INCLUDING ADJUSTMENT AND DEPRESSION); ADAPTIVE COMMUNICATION; AND FAMILY SUPPORT. GROUP SERVICES ADDRESS PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL ISOLATION ISSUES AFFECTING AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO LIVE IN A SAFE, HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT MANNER. THE MAJORITY OF INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED BY THEIR OPHTHALMOLOGIST OR OTHER EYE CARE SPECIALIST AND MANY ARE DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE EYE CONDITIONS. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES FROM THE SOCIETY'S STATE OR NATIONALLY CERTIFIED AND/OR LICENSED LOW VISION THERAPISTS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALISTS, SOCIAL WORKER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND OTHER RELATED PROFESSIONALS. AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL REHABILITATIVE TRAINING,VARIOUS AIDS, EQUIPMENT, DEVICES, TECHNOLOGY AND ADAPTIVE TECHNIQUES ARE USED TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUAL IN ADJUSTING TO VISION LOSS OR BLINDNESS IN ORDER TO RESTORE OR MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN-HOME AS WELL AS AT THE SOCIETY'S OFFICES. BECAUSE MOST INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT ABLE TO DRIVE DUE TO THEIR VISION LOSS, THE SOCIETY OFFICES WERE PURPOSELY LOCATED ALONG KEY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF INCOME, HAVE ACCESS TO INDIVIDUALIZED VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES. BECAUSE MOST VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES AND LOW VISION AIDS ARE NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE OR MEDICARE, DEVICES OR OTHER VISION REHABILITATION AIDS CAN BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AT A REDUCED COST IF THERE IS AN INABILITY TO PAY.


THROUGH A LOW VISION CLINIC (DREWS LOW VISION CLINIC) AND LOW VISION SERVICES, EVALUATIONS ARE PROVIDED BY A LICENSED DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY AND CERTIFIED LOW VISION THERAPIST OR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST. FUNCTIONAL EYE EXAMS ADDRESS WAYS TO BEST UTILIZE REMAINING VISION, PRESCRIPTIVE EYEGLASSES, AND HOW TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL VISION LOSS. THE MAJORITY OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS SEEN ARE EXPERIENCING VISION LOSS DUE TO AN AGE-RELATED EYE CONDITION. ADAPTIVE VISION AIDS AND EQUIPMENT ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP THE INDIVIDUAL BEST USE REMAINING VISION. THESE ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN COMPLETING DAILY LIVING TASKS INCLUDING MANAGING AND TAKING MEDICATION, READING, AND WATCHING TELEVISION. OVER 250 DIFFERENT LOW VISION AIDS ARE AVAILABLE AND ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AT NO CHARGE IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD SUCH DEVICES. AN EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THOSE UNABLE TO AFFORD RECOMMENDED LOW VISION EQUIPMENT. IN-HOME FOLLOW UP BY THE LOW VISION THERAPIST OR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PROVIDES REHABILITATIVE LOW VISION TRAINING AND ENSURES THE INDIVIDUAL WILL BEST USE RECOMMENDED LOW VISION EQUIPMENT/AIDS. TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ANY INDIVIDUAL NEEDING HELP IN GETTING TO THE DREWS LOW VISION CLINIC.


PROVIDING SPEAKERS, LITERATURE, SEMINARS AND OTHER PUBLIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND DISSEMINATION OF MATERIAL FOCUSES ON HUMAN INTEREST STORIES, VISION LOSS AND DIFFERENT EYE CONDITIONS. SIGHTED, BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED VOLUNTEERS ARE RECRUITED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN READING MAIL, SHOPPING OR GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laura Park-Leach
President/ce
$138,125
Joseph Brinker
Vice Chair
$0
Jo Anne Crider
Assistant Se
$0
Tom Enger
Chair
$0
Michael Mckinnis
Assistant Tr
$0
Elizabeth Kauffman
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

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$1,656,073
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,656,073
Total Program Service Revenue$397,728
Investment income $360,851
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $132,171
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $587,567
Net Income from Fundraising Events $52,573
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,202,136

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that St Louis Society For The Blind has recieved totaling $5,104.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Revocable Trust Agreement Of Marco J & Pauline T Matranga

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,104
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