Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 23-7221588
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
23rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
77th percentile
Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
35th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
73rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
59th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$4,025,897
Up $474,301 (+13%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$4,016,913
Up $470,189 (+13%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$8,984
Up $4,112 (+84%) from 2016
Revenue
Up$702,336
Up $54,593 (+8.4%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$570,253
Down $116,904 (-17%) from 2016
Net Income
Up$132,083
Up $171,497 (+435%) from 2016
To empower the blind and visually impaired toward independent living through responsive education, support services and skills training.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $2,188,234 | $2,751,783 | ▲ $563,549 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $304,117 | $291,580 | ▼ $12,537 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $107,899 | $107,564 | ▼ $335 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $70,535 | $10,820 | ▼ $59,715 |
| Accounts Receivable | $8,156 | $0 | ▼ $8,156 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $3,551,596 | $4,025,897 | ▲ $474,301 |
| Other Assets Total | $872,655 | $864,150 | ▼ $8,505 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $4,872 | $8,984 | ▲ $4,112 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,872 | $8,984 | ▲ $4,112 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $2,674,537 | $3,143,344 | ▲ $468,807 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $763,692 | $771,832 | ▲ $8,140 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $108,495 | $101,737 | ▼ $6,758 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $3,546,724 | $4,016,913 | ▲ $470,189 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,551,596 | $4,025,897 | ▲ $474,301 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Improvements | $226,216 | $133,186 | $359,402 |
| Buildings | $102,976 | $28,880 | $131,856 |
| Equipment | $5,538 | $98,436 | $103,974 |
| Other Land Buildings | $-43,150 | $105,708 | $62,558 |
| Other Assets Org | $755,553 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $108,495 | - | ▲ $16,157 | - | $118,407 |
| 2016 | $109,408 | - | ▲ $6,758 | - | $108,495 |
| 2015 | $109,408 | - | - | - | $109,408 |
| 2014 | $109,408 | - | - | - | $109,408 |
| 2013 | $109,408 | - | - | - | $108,495 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ron Kihara | President |
| Russell Hatch | Vice President |
| Dr Celia Barberena | Director |
| Dr John Kraus | Director |
| Dr Ken Hunter | Director |
| Joshua Karanis | Director |
| Lisa Ledin | Director |
| Marty Lipp | Director |
| Mona Schoenwisner | Director |
| Robert Johnson | Director |
| Steve Kane | Director |
| Tom Gardner | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $349,231 |
| Other Expenses | $221,022 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $275,627 | - | - | $275,627 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $45,580 | - | - | $45,580 |
| Occupancy | - | $45,168 | - | $45,168 |
| Fees for Services Other | $32,547 | $7,251 | - | $39,798 |
| Advertising | $24,701 | - | - | $24,701 |
| Payroll Taxes | $19,478 | $3,710 | - | $23,188 |
| Office Expenses | $23,100 | - | - | $23,100 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $11,283 | $1,254 | - | $12,537 |
| Insurance | $7,133 | $4,418 | - | $11,551 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $6,276 | - | $6,276 |
| Travel | $6,010 | - | - | $6,010 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $4,885 | - | $4,885 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $4,836 | - | - | $4,836 |
| All Other Expenses | $1,446 | $1,360 | - | $2,806 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $1,411 | - | $1,411 |
| Other Expenses | $997 | $3,217 | - | $997 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $476,437 | $93,816 | $0 | $570,253 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $15,845 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Store | $15,845 | $15,845 | - | $15,845 |
| Total Events | $15,845 | $15,845 | - | $15,845 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
“By-laws indicate members.”
“CPA who helps prepare the 990 tax return presents the return to the Executive Committee. The Excutive Committee presents to the full board for approval prior to filing.”
“To avoid actual or apparent conflict of interest, any employee who engages in any remunerative activity in the field directly or indirectly related to the work of the BVIC must have the prior express written approval of the Director. This includes consultation, speeches, conference participation and related work on the employee's own time. If done during normal working hours, any fee received for any such activity must be given to the BVIC. No employee may represent him/herself as a spokesperson for the BVIC without prior approval of the Director.”
“Finance Committee reviews officer wages.”
“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”
“Beneficial interest held at Community Foundation of Monterey County.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | LOW VISION CLINIC - We have an optometrist who specializes in low vision. He provides a comprehensive low vision exam and evaluation. Recommendations and prescriptions are provided for appropriate optical aids and devices that will make the best use of the individual's functional vision. Demonstration and loans of items are offered, as well as demonstration of assistive technology. Our Low Vision Specialist works in conjunction to the clinic and is available for training in the use of magnification systems and devices, as well as talking computer software. Lighting and glare control recommendations are also made.SUPPORT SERVICES - BVIC provides information and referral to resources that assist people who are visually impaired. It offers a weekly socialization program (luncheon, ceramics/crafts class) which also serves as peer support. Its peer support groups promote shared practical advice and information to cope with vision loss. A weekly art class is also offered. REHABILITATION SERVICES - Services are provided in a client's every day surroundings of home and community settings by experienced professionals. These services help a client adapt to the loss of sight and consist of orientation & mobility, independent living skills and the use of optical and non-optical aids and devices. Orientation and mobility teaches people to travel safely with a cane, sighted guide or dog. Independent living skills teach alternative methods of doing every day tasks. |
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| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | To empower the blind and visually impaired toward independent living through responsive education, support services and skills training. |
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| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 301078 |
| IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 864150 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 45580 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | Client Transportation |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 14866 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 3217 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 997 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 14866 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 3217 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 997 |
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| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 19478 |
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| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 4836 |
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| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 101737 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 900099 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 1 | 900099 |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | Membership Income |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 25725 |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 25725 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 95744 |
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| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 360992 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 20593 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 32266 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | -39414 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 326165 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 687157 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 647743 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 132083 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 70535 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 10820 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 359881 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 361154 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 42932 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 169745 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 46155 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 38423 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 42461 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 23480 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 182785 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 20593 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 10971 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 14225 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 64421 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 44801 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 446407 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 747509 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct | 0 | 0.25360 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct | 0 | 0.74640 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct | 0 | 0.73040 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt | 0 | 2200580 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 534717 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 551999 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 301692 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 413313 |
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.