Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation
- Assets
- $495.1k
- Revenue
- $362.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Kansas City, KS
- Founding
- 07/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 48-0950013
Organization Overview
Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation is located in Kansas City, KS. The organization was established in 1988. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation 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 06/2022, Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation generated $362.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $95.5k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
KC BLIND ALL-STARS' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO LOW VISION AND BLIND STUDENTS IN EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND CAREER PROGRAMS. KC BLIND ALL-STARS PROVIDES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, ATHLETIC EVENTS, AND EXTRA-CURRICULUR SPORTSA ALONG WITH EXPERIENCES IN MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LOW VISION PROGRAM / KAN-LOVE-KIDS LOW VISION CLINICS AND EQUIPMENT THE LOW VISION PROGRAM PROVIDES EYE EXAMS TO PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF KANSAS WHILE PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS INCLUDING EYE GLASSES AND OPTICAL DEVICES.
ESY (EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR) PROGRAM KC BLIND ALL-STARS PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN ACCESS TECHNOLOGY, ORIENTATIONS AND MOBILITY, BRAILLE, SOCIAL SKILLS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, AND CAREER EDUCATION.
SPACE CAMP FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS KC BLIND ALL-STARS SPONSORS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING SPACE CAMP IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA WITH STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ALONG WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. STUDENTS ARE IMMERSED IN LEARNING ABOUT SPACE EXPLORATIONS, EARLY SPACE MISSIONS, AND HOW NASA PARTNERS WITH OTHER SPACE AGENCIES. THEY PARTICIPATE IN MISSIONS AND TRAININGS VIA SIMULATIONS IN THE SAME MANNER NASA ASTRONAUTS TRAIN.
OTHER PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY KC BLIND ALL STARS INCLUDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS CONITUNING TO HIGHER EDUCATION, THE ANNUAL BRAILLE CHALLENGE HELD IN KANSAS CITY, KS AND WICHITA, COVERING COSTS FOR SPORTS AND EXTRA CURRICULUR SPORT COMPETITIONS, HOSTING THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE KC BLIND ALL STARS 5K WALK RUN RACE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Deleon President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jon Harding Vice President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Tom Johnson Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $56,346 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $321,770 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $378,116 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | -$15,897 |
| 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 | $362,219 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,910 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,511 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,832 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,070 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,525 |
| Office expenses | $1,458 |
| 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 | $260 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $46,953 |
| Total functional expenses | $95,519 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $355,181 |
| 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 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $139,937 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $495,118 |
| 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 | $130,637 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $364,481 |
| 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 | $495,118 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation has recieved totaling $40,043.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sunderland Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: RENOVATE GYM AT KANSAS STATE BLIND SCHOOL | $25,000 |
Hutchinson Community Foundation Hutchinson, KS PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $7,987 |
Textron Charitable Trust 540 008 Providence, RI PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT TO EDUCATION | $4,000 |
Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc Leawood, KS PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $3,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $56 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation Kansas City, MO | $11,391,885 | $10,320,745 |
Oklahoma Lions Sight Conservation Fdn Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $2,429,055 | $2,007,240 |
Delta Gamma Center For Children With Visual Impairments Saint Louis, MO | $8,354,019 | $2,664,417 |
St Louis Society For The Blind St Louis, MO | $19,259,060 | $3,202,136 |
United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $1,136,004 | $998,179 |
Outlook Enrichment Omaha, NE | $306,129 | $973,954 |
Kansas Optometric Association Topeka, KS | $1,824,467 | $775,017 |
Colorado Optometric Association Inc Denver, CO | $3,462,917 | $1,110,225 |
Oklahoma Optometric Association Oklahoma City, OK | $1,811,106 | $803,307 |
Nebraska Optometric Association Inc Lincoln, NE | $530,949 | $700,888 |
Lions Business Oppertunities For The Missouri Blind Inc Jefferson City, MO | $1,258,926 | $745,364 |
Missouri Optometric Association Jefferson City, MO | $1,155,930 | $638,326 |