Visually Impaired Preschoolers Services Of Greater Louisville Inc

Organization Overview

Visually Impaired Preschoolers Services Of Greater Louisville Inc is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Visually Impaired Preschoolers Services Of Greater Louisville Inc employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visually Impaired Preschoolers Services Of Greater Louisville 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 06/2022, Visually Impaired Preschoolers Services Of Greater Louisville Inc generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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VIPS PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS AND LOW VISION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EARLY INTERVENTION:VIPS IS A UNIQUE NON-PROFIT AGENCY IN KENTUCKY AND INDIANA SPECIFICALLY DEDICATED TO MEETING THE CRITICAL EARLY INTERVENTION NEEDS OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. VIPS EMPLOYS HIGHLY TRAINED, CERTIFIED TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES, TEACHING PARENTS HOW TO EDUCATE BY CAPITALIZING ON THEIR CHILDREN'S STRENGTHS. DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC VIPS WAS QUICK TO PIVOT AND WE BEGAN VIRTUAL VISITS TO HAVE A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES PROVIDED. VIPS IS THE ONLY AGENCY IN KENTUCKY SERVING THE BIRTH TO 5- YEAR-OLD POPULATION AND BIRTH TO 3-YEAR OLD POPULATION IN INDIANA.


FAMILY SERVICES:VIPS PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH TRAINING FOR FAMILIES, ATTENDING MEETINGS AND DOCTORS' VISITS TO ASSURE FAMILIES UNDERSTAND INFORMATION SHARED REGARDING THE NEEDS OF AND SERVICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. VIPS REGULARLY HOSTS PARENT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS AS WELL AS OTHER EVENTS WHERE FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WITH OTHER VIPS FAMILIES. VIPS HOSTS AN ANNUAL FAMILY RETREAT, A WEEKEND WHERE PARENTS CAN LEARN ALONGSIDE OTHER PARENTS IN SIMILAR SITUATION RAISING A CHILD WHO IS BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.


KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL:KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL AT VIPS IN LOUISVILLE IS A CENTER-BASED PROGRAM PROVIDING AN EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE AND BRAILLE-RICH ENVIRONMENT. VIPS HAS GROWN FROM EIGHT CHILDREN IN 1985 TO OVER 700 CHILDREN IN FISCAL YEAR 2022. VIPS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONS CHILDREN SERVED THROUGH FIRST STEPS AND KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL INTO THEIR NEXT EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS. KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL AT VIPS LOUISVILLE CAMPUS HOSTS VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD WANTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM AND BEST PRACTICES. KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL IS A KENTUCKY 5-STAR CENTER, A TEST SITE FOR AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR BLIND'S NEW RESEARCH AND MATERIALS, IS ACCREDITED NATIONALLY BY AER. VIPS IS CONSIDERED A LEADER IN THE FIELD OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED; OTHER STATES BENCHMARK THEIR MODEL AGAINST OURS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Diane Nelson
Executive Director
$133,061
Matt Mcmahan
President
$0
William Jessee
Vice President
$0
Shari House
Secretary
$0
Andy Steinbach
Treasurer
$0
Mike Johnson
Immediate Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$109,161
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$307,243
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,609,115
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,110,345
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,025,519
Total Program Service Revenue$886,530
Investment income $22,920
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,611
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$36,612
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$40,524
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,899,275

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Visually Impaired Preschoolers Services Of Greater Louisville Inc has recieved totaling $514,204.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Central Indiana Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: Donor Choice

$104,440
Whas Crusade For Children Inc

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: $85,000.00 FOR SALARIES FOR TEACHERS, DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTIONIST, AND CERTIFIED ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST (NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNTS REQUESTED FOR EACH LINE ITEM.)

$85,000
United Way Of Central Indiana Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: Program and/or Operating Support

$80,500
Whas Crusade For Children Inc

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: $46,000.00 FOR SALARIES FOR A FULL TIME TEACHER AND DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTIONIST OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

$46,000
Whas Crusade For Children Inc

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: $42,000 FOR SALARIES FOR FULL TIME TEACHERS OF THE BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED

$42,000
Louisville Downtown Lions Charities Inc

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

$40,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$402,553
Earnings-$121,124
Net Contributions$487,287
Ending Balance$768,615

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