Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind Inc is located in Snellville, GA. The organization was established in 1946. 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 06/2023, Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind Inc employed 113 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind 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 06/2023, Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind Inc generated $8.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS OPERATE VENDING FACILITIES AND MACHINES IN FEDERAL, STATE AND PRIVATE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT GEORGIA.
RANDOLPH SHEPPARD ACT - PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Gerald Bensman Executive Direc  | Officer | 40 | $107,821 | 
Frank Virgin Vice President  | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 | 
Alan Morris Director  | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
Norman B Dupre President  | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 | 
Jack Gibson Director  | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $473,345 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $473,345 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,112,373 | 
| Investment income | $555,640 | 
| 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 | $8,317,278 | 
| 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 | $4,799,189 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,057 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,057 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $958,858 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $21,600 | 
| Payroll taxes | $138,940 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,890 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,260 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $119,004 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $26,573 | 
| Information technology | $43,243 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $92,945 | 
| Travel | $42,272 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,882 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $4,435 | 
| All other expenses | $14,227 | 
| Total functional expenses | $7,264,100 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,353,176 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $618,966 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,514,444 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $71,524 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,745 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $18,524,374 | 
| Total assets | $34,084,229 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,266,004 | 
| 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 | $12,266,004 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,790,104 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $28,121 | 
| 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 | $34,084,229 |