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Blind Service Association Inc

EIN 36-2240484 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

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The organization provides various services and assistance to the blind and visually impaired in the chicago area. It provides reading and recording services free of charge to its clients, in addition to a number of other successful and popular educational, recreational, and support groups.

17 North State Street Suite 1050Chicago, IL 60602

www.blindserviceassociation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.93x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

72nd percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$143,395

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

77th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

321%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Up

$14,524,914

Up $1,928,536 (+15%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,808,752

Up $1,101,824 (+156%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$12,716,162

Up $826,712 (+7.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,951,383

Up $1,487,661 (+321%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,596,935

Up $872,398 (+120%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$354,448

Up $615,263 (+236%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth77th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2020: $10,420,400Liabilities 2020: $49,034Net Assets 2020: $10,371,3662020Assets 2021: $13,073,740Liabilities 2021: $52,304Net Assets 2021: $13,021,4362021Assets 2022: $11,989,714Liabilities 2022: $79,088Net Assets 2022: $11,910,6262022Assets 2023: $12,596,378Liabilities 2023: $706,928Net Assets 2023: $11,889,4502023Assets 2024: $14,524,914Liabilities 2024: $1,808,752Net Assets 2024: $12,716,1622024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$14,524,914
Liabilities$1,808,752
Net Assets$12,716,162
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $916,949Expenses 2020: $581,893Net Income 2020: $335,0562020Revenue 2021: $933,337Expenses 2021: $521,450Net Income 2021: $411,8872021Revenue 2022: $818,839Expenses 2022: $665,197Net Income 2022: $153,6422022Revenue 2023: $463,722Expenses 2023: $724,537Net Income 2023: -$260,8152023Revenue 2024: $1,951,383Expenses 2024: $1,596,935Net Income 2024: $354,4482024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,951,383
Expenses$1,596,935
Net Income$354,448
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$14,524,914
Liabilities
$1,808,752
Net assets
$12,716,162
Revenue
$1,951,383
Expenses
$1,596,935
Net income
$354,448
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.5$1.81$12.7$1.95$1.60$0.35
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.6$0.71$11.9$0.46$0.72$0.26
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.0$0.08$11.9$0.82$0.67$0.15
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$13.1$0.05$13.0$0.93$0.52$0.41
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.4$0.05$10.4$0.92$0.58$0.34
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,896,008
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization provides various services and assistance to the blind and visually impaired in the chicago area. It provides reading and recording services free of charge to its clients, in addition to a number of other successful and popular educational, recreational, and support groups.

The organization provides various services and assistance to the blind and visually impaired in the chicago area. It provides reading and recording services free of charge to its clients, in addition to a number of other successful and popular education, recreational and support groups.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$11,585,174$12,505,035▲ $919,861
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$238,004$220,336▼ $17,668
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$101,308--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,326$53,711▲ $41,385
Accounts Receivable$6,589$25,020▲ $18,431
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,338$8,200▼ $138
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,362$3,362→ $0
Total Assets$12,510,336$14,524,914▲ $2,014,578
Other Assets Total$555,235$1,709,250▲ $1,154,015
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$617,299$1,782,800▲ $1,165,501
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$25,952-
Total Liabilities$617,299$1,808,752▲ $1,191,453
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,185,895$6,429,496▲ $243,601
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$5,707,142$6,286,666▲ $579,524
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,893,037$12,716,162▲ $823,125
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$12,510,336$14,524,914▲ $2,014,578

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$53,711$190,286$243,997
Other Assets Org$1,709,250--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$4,578,724-▲ $408,144-$4,804,195
2023$4,388,379-▲ $313,955-$4,578,724
2022$4,441,805$90,000▲ $45,782-$4,388,379
2021$4,908,524-▼ $289,802-$4,441,805
2020$3,891,339-▲ $1,189,736-$4,908,524
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laura Stokes-grayExecutive DirectorFT$143,395$143,395

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lyle Hamrick HarlowPresident
Thomas J LoftusVice President
Anthony ThomasDirector
Christina McgleamDirector
Diana HoffmanDirector
Jennifer ReisDirector
John P CaseyDirector
Christine TepperSecretary
John PowenTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Laura Stokes-grayExecutive Director78 STERLING CIRCLE APT 306, Wheaton, IL 60189$143,395
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$429,211
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,502,986
Other Revenue
$19,186
All Other Contributions
$429,211
Change in Net Assets
$354,448

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,885,171
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$66,212
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$470,400
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,355,571
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,951,383
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$915,459
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$641,476
Total Fundraising Expense$351,163
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$40,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$228,213$38,280$133,000$399,493
Occupancy$188,916$26,392$20,197$235,505
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$143,395-$143,395
All Other Expenses$24,589$45,977$9,710$80,276
Depreciation Depletion-$72,217-$72,217
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$66,212-$66,212
Fees for Services Legal-$57,983-$57,983
Other Employee Benefits$36,996$1,197$8,562$46,755
Advertising-$38,080$7,127$45,207
Grants to Domestic Individuals$40,000--$40,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$35,850-$35,850
Payroll Taxes$18,575$4,537$10,612$33,724
Information Technology$9,203$6,311$11,702$27,216
Fees for Services Other$1,560$10,045$14,141$25,746
Other Expenses$29,738$20,573$128,756$20,573
Pension Plan Contributions$10,310$1,299$6,500$18,109
Insurance-$17,078-$17,078
Office Expenses$3,391$8,348$856$12,595
Travel$2,445$4,827-$7,272
Total Functional Expenses$632,973$612,799$351,163$1,596,935

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,596,935
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,530,723
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,530,723
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$66,212
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liabilities$1,782,800
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The nominating committee nominates or re-nominates potential board members or board members and our members elect those nominated (board members (governing body)) at our annual meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The president and treasurer review the form 990. Copies of the draft are also sent to the budget and finance committee. If there are any discrepancies, the president or treasurer will call a meeting with the full budget and finance committee, and the auditor will be asked to attend the meeting to clarify the discrepancy or make adjustments.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Before each annual meeting, all board memebrs receive copies of policies of membership to the board. All board members are asked to sign a pledge sheet, declaring that they are adhering to all policies of the board. They are also asked for all disclosures.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Recommendation and review is made by the budget and finance committee, and final decision is decided by the board of directors. Review is done annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes these documents available to the public upon specific request. Unaudited financial statements are placed on the organization's website after year end.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blind Service Association Inc
EIN
36-2240484
Phone
3122360808
Address
17 NORTH STATE STREET SUITE 1050, CHICAGO, IL 60602

Signing Officer

Name
Lyle Harlow
Title
President
Phone
3122360808
Signed
2025-09-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lyle Harlow
Formed
1930
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
10
Volunteers
84

Preparer

Firm
Porte Brown LLC
Address
845 OAKTON STREET, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Preparer
Genevra Knight
Phone
8479561040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“No changes from the prior year.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 8 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS:

“A prior period adjustment of $1,723 was made to correct an understatement of operating right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities as of december 31, 2023.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization has adopted the provision of asc topic 740, income taxes, relating to the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. The organization files information returns in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction, and the state of illinois. Management is not aware of any uncertain tax positions.”

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