Sight Connection
- Assets
- $442.1k
- Revenue
- $556.9k
- Investments
- $12.0k
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 12/1956
- Data as of
- 12/2019
- EIN
- 91-0564751
Organization Overview
Sight Connection is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1956. 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 12/2019, Sight Connection employed 14 individuals. Sight Connection 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 12/2019, Sight Connection generated $556.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $532.2k during the year ending 12/2019. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.3%) per year over the past 5 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS TO LEAD ACTIVE, INDEPENDENT LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISION REHABILITATION - COUNSELING, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, LOW VISION REHABILITATION, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. ACTIVITIES IN THIS PROGRAM INVOLVE TRAINING IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, SAFE MOVEMENT AND TRAVEL, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, SKILLS TRAINING, ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS, TRAINING IN THE USE OF RESIDUAL VISION, INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ABOUT ADAPTIVE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND PROVIDING GENERAL INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. USING A VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES AND ADAPTED VISUAL AIDS, PROFESSIONAL STAFF WORK WITH CLIENTS TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY DESPITE THEIR VISION LOSS. THE ORGANIZATION DISCONTINUED SERVICES IN 2019.
ADAPTIVE AIDS - HAS A "TEACHING STORE" WHERE PERSONS PURCHASE AND LEARN TO USE VARIED ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT. THE ITEMS SOLD THROUGH THE STORE HELP TO CONVERT VISUAL INFORMATION INTO MORE USEABLE FORMS THROUGH ENHANCEMENT OF PARTIAL SIGHT, TOUCH, AND HEARING, OR A COMBINATION OF ANY AND ALL OF THESE FACTORS. THIS PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ACTS AS A "GATEWAY" TO OTHER ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS AS A GREAT DEAL OF INFORMATION AND REFERRAL IS PROVIDED TO THESE CLIENTS AND CUSTOMERS. THE ORGANIZATION DISCONTINUED SERVICES IN 2019.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - DEVELOPS AND DISSEMINATES RESOURCE INFORMATION, INCLUDING PRINTED AND WEB-BASED INFORMATION HANDOUTS AND NEWSLETTERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CLASSES, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND WORKSHOPS. THE ORGANIZATION DISCONTINUED SERVICES IN 2019.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Miles Otoupal Interim CEO | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Avedovech Board Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $111,556 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $306,066 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $417,622 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,455 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| 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 | $102,638 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $556,934 |
| 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 | $247,692 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,662 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,738 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,436 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,682 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,995 |
| Office expenses | $11,200 |
| Information technology | $12,847 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $68,312 |
| Travel | $9,467 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,648 |
| Insurance | $26,396 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $532,167 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,178 |
| 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 | $330,911 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $12,028 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $442,117 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,367 |
| 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 | $38,958 |
| Total liabilities | $99,325 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $342,792 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $442,117 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sight Connection has recieved totaling $21,425.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sightlife Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT. | $21,425 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $539,132 |
| Admin Expense | $539,132 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oregon Lions Sight And Hearing Foundation Inc Portland, OR | $7,389,143 | $1,778,141 |
Envision Sight Inc Boise, ID | $1,682,917 | $1,205,904 |
Alaska Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired Anchorage, AK | $1,121,469 | $657,860 |
Sight Connection Seattle, WA | $442,117 | $556,934 |
Clear Vision Foundation Eugene, OR | $235,275 | $572,173 |
Blind Enterprises Of Oregon Portland, OR | $283,444 | $507,611 |
Oral Hull Foundation For The Blind Inc Sandy, OR | $2,090,432 | $360,153 |
Lilac Services For The Blind Spokane, WA | $1,939,218 | $386,332 |
Oregon Optometric Physicians Association Milwaukie, OR | $1,156,267 | $425,462 |
Idaho Optometric Physicians Inc Meridian, ID | $480,026 | $259,170 |
Alaska Optometric Association Anchorage, AK | $476,736 | $270,474 |
Valley Vision Inc Lewiston, ID | $252,558 | $278,477 |