Edith L Bishel Center For The Blind
- Assets
- $96.9k
- Revenue
- $109.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Kennewick, WA
- Founding
- 05/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1323283
Organization Overview
Edith L Bishel Center For The Blind is located in Kennewick, WA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Edith L Bishel Center For The Blind employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Edith L Bishel Center For The Blind 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 12/2021, Edith L Bishel Center For The Blind generated $109.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $140.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO ASSISTING BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS TO ACHIEVE THE FULLEST DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF THEIR CAPACITIES AND INTEGRATION INTO THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THOSE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CAN RECEIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FROM THE CENTER. ANY PERSON UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN NORMAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING BECAUSE OF HIS OR HER LOSS OF SIGHT CAN CALL ON OUR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM FOR HELP.OUR INDEPENDENT LIVING SPECIALIST WILL CALL AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO VISIT THE PERSON IN NEED IN THEIR HOME. SHE WILL MARK APPLIANCES FOR THE PERSON TO OPERATE SAFELY, SEE WHAT MAGNIFICATION OF LENSES MAY BE NEEDED AND EXPLAIN FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE INDIVIDUAL. IN ADDITION SHE WILL ASSIST IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE TO MAKE THE PERSON MORE SELF SUFFICIENT. A TOTAL OF 86 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED ENTIRELY BY A GRANT FOM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND.
OPERATE LOW VISION CLINIC WITH SPECIALIZED TESTING FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, COMPUTER TRAINING FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND, INFORMATIONAL AND SUPPORT MEETINGS REGARDING EYE DISEASES. A TOTAL OF 78 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN THE LOW VISION CLINIC DURING THE YEAR.IN ADDITION OVER 345 INDIVIDUALS WERE SOLD OR PROVIDED LOW VISION AIDS AND DEVICES AND 35 VIDEO MAGNIFIERS WERE LOANED TO INDIVIDUALS IN ADDITION 44 CCTV UNITS WERE RENTED TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven M Watt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kris Call President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeri Tow Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sherry Dubbin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Hoage Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $68,618 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,873 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $93,491 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,193 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,168 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$466 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$248 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,199 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $109,337 |
| 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 | $71,978 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,640 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,684 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $214 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,702 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,814 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $14,641 |
| Insurance | $4,669 |
| All other expenses | $7,487 |
| Total functional expenses | $140,641 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,436 |
| 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 | $8,786 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $53,721 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $96,943 |
| 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 | $4,167 |
| Total liabilities | $4,167 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $92,776 |
| 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 | $96,943 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Edith L Bishel Center For The Blind has recieved totaling $41.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $41 |
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