Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc

Organization Overview

Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc is located in Ruston, LA. The organization was established in 1993. 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 06/2022, Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Louisiana Center 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 06/2022, Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EMPOWERING BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

TRAINING PROGRAM-TO HELP BLIND PERSONS FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL LIVES OF THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH BRAILLE, CANE TRAVEL, AND OTHER SPECIAL BLIND SKILLS


BUDDY PROGRAM - SUMMER PROGRAM FOR BLIND CHILDREN THAT INCLUDES MENTORING AND ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER SUCCESSFUL BLIND PERSONS


STEP PROGRAM - SUMMER TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROJECT IS FOR BLIND TEENAGERS TO PROMOTE JOB READINESS SKILLS AND INDEPENDENCE.


NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF LOUISIANA PROVIDED RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN OUTREACH ADVOCACY, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE. IT IS A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION. ALSO, GREATER OUACHITA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF LOUISIANA PROVIDED RESOURCES TO ASSIST BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Pamela Allen
Executive Director
$63,617
Noel Nightengale
Vice President & Director
$0
Daphne Mitchell
Secretary & Director
$0
Karl Smith
President And Director
$0
Everlee Hairston
Director
$0
Evelyn Valdez
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $746,172
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$74,013
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $33,643
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$820,185
Total Program Service Revenue$1,054,705
Investment income $97,926
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $74,739
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $69,416
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,266,620

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc has awarded $1,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF LOUISIANA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Ruston, LA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR THE OUTREACH ADVOCACY, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE.

$1,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $32.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$32
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