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Blind Service Association Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-2240484

May 01, 2019 to Apr 30, 2020 • Filed on Feb 26, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.BLINDSERVICEASSOCIATION.ORG

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17 North State Street No 1050Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 236-0808

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

11th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

86th percentile

37%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

14th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 14% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets11th percentile

Assets

$10,420,400

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$10,371,366

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$49,034

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

$916,949

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$581,893

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$335,056

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2020

Assets$10,420,400
Liabilities$49,034
Net Assets$10,371,366
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2020

Revenue$916,949
Expenses$581,893
Net Income$335,056
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2019 to Apr 30, 2020
Signed
Feb 26, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,966,298
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$9,293,154$8,570,873▼ $722,281
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,650,869$1,622,863▼ $28,006
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$207,000-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,338$8,338→ $0
Accounts Receivable$3,850$6,655▲ $2,805
Inventories for Sale or Use$2,481$2,481→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,201$2,190▼ $1,011
Total Assets$10,961,893$10,420,400▼ $541,493
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$26,446$43,733▲ $17,287
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,362$5,301▼ $61
Total Liabilities$31,808$49,034▲ $17,226
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$6,211,195$5,776,759▼ $434,436
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,718,890$4,594,607▼ $124,283
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$10,930,085$10,371,366▼ $558,719
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,961,893$10,420,400▼ $541,493

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,190$114,171$116,361

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2019$4,293,026-▼ $236,968-$3,891,339
2018$4,341,487-▲ $110,850-$4,293,026
2017$4,067,551-▲ $477,393-$4,341,487
2016$3,789,925-▲ $326,969-$4,067,551
2015$3,847,584-▲ $19,934$4,584$3,789,925
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay14th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Carol MennerPresident
Lyle HarlowVice President
Rev Kathy ReevesVice President
Thomas J LoftusVice President
Anthony ThomasDirector
Frank BrunoDirector
Jack PiliponisDirector
Joel MatterDirector
John P CaseyDirector
Matt GiffordDirector
Mark WilliamsSecretary
John PowenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$468,456
Program Service Revenue
$27,091
Investment Income
$420,753
Other Revenue
$649
All Other Contributions
$468,456
Change in Net Assets
$335,056

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$916,949
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-708,204
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$208,745
Total Revenue per Form 990
$916,949
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$305,298
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$276,595
Total Fundraising Expense$44,328
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$144,662$58,223$20,171$223,056
Occupancy$133,022$7,390$7,390$147,802
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$42,096-$42,096
Other Employee Benefits$19,510$12,783$4,373$36,666
All Other Expenses$11,484$5,282$1,853$18,619
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,580-$18,580
Payroll Taxes$10,942$4,405$1,526$16,873
Insurance$7,607$3,106$423$11,136
Office Expenses$2,497$560$2,939$5,996
Other Expenses$3,619$2,663$4,807$4,807
Conferences and Meetings$128$1,954-$2,082
Depreciation Depletion-$1,011-$1,011
Travel$668--$668
Total Functional Expenses$379,512$158,053$44,328$581,893

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$767,463
Expenses per Audited Statements$581,892
Total Expenses per Form 990$581,892
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$185,571
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$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
Deferred Rent$43,733
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 members 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. Recommendation and review is made by the budget and finance committee, and final decision is decided by the board of directors.”

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 NO 1050, CHICAGO, IL 60602

Signing Officer

Name
Carol Menner
Title
President
Phone
3122360808
Signed
2021-02-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carol Menner
Formed
1930
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
9
Volunteers
196

Preparer

Firm
Tighe Kress & Orr Pc
Address
2001 LARKIN AVENUE SUITE 202, ELGIN, IL 60123
Preparer
Wade Arthur CPA
Phone
8476952700
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The organization's intended use of endowment funds is for general operations.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The association adopted the implementation of fasb asc 740. Under fasb asc 740, management must evaluate the positions it has taken on tax returns. Management has determined that there are no tax positions that would result in a more likely than not (50% chance) of being sustained under a potential audit or examination.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0VIEW (VISUAL IMPAIRMENT EMPLOYMENT WAYGATE)PART III, LINE 4D THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE 70% UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURE AMONGST PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. COACHING, MENTORING AND WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED IN GROUPS AND PRIVATELY TO HELP ASSIST CLIENTS AS THEY WORK TO FIND JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 1,434. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 420. ANNUAL BENEFIT - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 51,830. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 47,819. OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 13,431. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 40,538. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 26,476. MEMBERSHIP DUES - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 1,170. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 950. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 1,980. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 1,240. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 615. REALIZED GAIN/LOSS ON SECURITIES - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 215,809. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 92,198.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$10,420,400
Liabilities
$49,034
Net assets
$10,371,366
Revenue
$916,949
Expenses
$581,893
Net income
$335,056
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.4$0.05$10.4$0.92$0.58$0.34