Civic Intelligence

Blind Service Association Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 36-2240484

May 01, 2020 to Apr 30, 2021 • Filed on Sep 08, 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

12th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

83rd percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

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.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

78th percentile

25%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

1.8%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets12th percentile

Assets

Up

$13,073,740

Up $2,653,340 (+25%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$13,021,436

Up $2,650,070 (+26%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$52,304

Up $3,270 (+6.7%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$933,337

Up $16,388 (+1.8%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$521,450

Down $60,443 (-10%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$411,887

Up $76,831 (+23%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

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

2021

Assets$13,073,740
Liabilities$52,304
Net Assets$13,021,436
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

2021

Revenue$933,337
Expenses$521,450
Net Income$411,887
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2020 to Apr 30, 2021
Signed
Sep 8, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$3,995,965
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$8,570,873$11,648,564▲ $3,077,691
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,622,863$1,286,674▼ $336,189
Pledges and Grants Receivable$207,000$122,000▼ $85,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,338$8,338→ $0
Accounts Receivable$6,655$3,623▼ $3,032
Inventories for Sale or Use$2,481$3,362▲ $881
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,190$1,179▼ $1,011
Total Assets$10,420,400$13,073,740▲ $2,653,340
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$43,733$47,002▲ $3,269
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,301$5,302▲ $1
Total Liabilities$49,034$52,304▲ $3,270
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$5,776,759$6,768,666▲ $991,907
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,594,607$6,252,770▲ $1,658,163
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$10,371,366$13,021,436▲ $2,650,070
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,420,400$13,073,740▲ $2,653,340

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,179$115,182$116,361

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020$3,891,339-▲ $1,189,736-$4,908,524
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
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay14th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Carol MennerPresident
Lyle HarlowVice President
Rev Kathy ReevesVice President
Anthony ThomasDirector
Charlotte SmarteDirector
Joel MatterDirector
John P CaseyDirector
John PiliponisDirector
John PowenDirector
Mark WilliamsDirector
Mary NairDirector
Matt GiffordDirector
Sherry LondonDirector
Yan ZongDirector
Thomas J LoftusSecretary
Frank BrunoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$359,242
Program Service Revenue
$3,352
Investment Income
$565,026
Other Revenue
$5,717
All Other Contributions
$359,242
Change in Net Assets
$411,887

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$884,752
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$48,585
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,308,185
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,192,937
Total Revenue per Form 990
$933,337
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$272,981
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$248,469
Total Fundraising Expense$39,517
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$112,030$53,294$19,585$184,909
Occupancy$120,751$6,708$6,708$134,167
Other Employee Benefits$26,258$17,247$5,910$49,415
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$48,585-$48,585
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,080-$19,080
All Other Expenses$6,023$4,748$4,169$14,940
Payroll Taxes$8,570$4,017$1,558$14,145
Insurance$5,561$1,805$309$7,675
Other Expenses$3,906$339$272$3,906
Office Expenses$440$763$55$1,258
Depreciation Depletion-$987-$987
Total Functional Expenses$321,936$159,997$39,517$521,450

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$542,867
Total Expenses per Form 990$521,450
Expenses per Audited Statements$472,865
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$70,002
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$48,585
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$47,002
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. 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 NO 1050, CHICAGO, IL 60602

Signing Officer

Name
Carol Menner
Title
President
Phone
3122360808
Signed
2021-09-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carol Menner
Formed
1930
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
6
Volunteers
81

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/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0PATHWAYS (YOUTH PROGRAM): THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND STUDENTS WITH MENTORING, ACADEMIC TRACK COACHING, COLLEGE READINESS, COMPUTER TRAINING, A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER AND A 6-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM CALLED PATHWAYS. OF THOSE 99 STUDENTS, APPROXIMATELY 8 PARTICIPATED IN BSA'S SUMMER PROGRAM CALLED PATHWAYS. NORMALLY, PATHWAYS RUNS FOR FIVE HOURS A DAY FOR FIVE DAYS A WEEK FOR SIX WEEKS. DURING THE PANDEMIC THE PROGRAM RAN REMOTELY FOR 4 DAYS A WEEK AND FOUR HOURS PER DAY. THE PURPOSE OF PATHWAYS IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AS THESE YOUNG PEOPLE REACH ADULTHOOD. THEY ARE TAUGHT DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL AND PERFORMING ART ACTIVITIES AND LEARN CANE TRAVEL AS THEY VISIT VARIOUS CULTURAL SITES IN THE CITY. BSA ALSO PROVIDES GLASSES AND VISION AIDS TO THOSE IN NEED AND GRANTS $30,000 YEARLY IN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO LEGALLY BLIND COLLEGE, GRADUATE AND VOCATIONAL STUDENTS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0SUPPORT SERVICES: THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND SUPPORT TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS. THERE ARE FOUR SEPARATE SUPPORT GROUPS THAT INDIVIDUALS ATTEND ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THE PURPOSE IS TO OFFER SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO ARE TRYING TO ADJUST TO THEIR EYE CONDITION. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS ARE HELD ONE TO TWO TIMES PER MONTH IN ORDER TO OFFER INFORMATION TO HELP BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE BETTER ADAPT TO THEIR CONDITION. IN ADDITION, BSA SUPPORTS THEIR CLIENTS WITH VARIOUS CLUBS AND SOCIAL EVENTS THAT HELP THEM TO REMAIN ACTIVE. BSA ALSO PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE BRAILLE LESSONS AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT. DURING THE PANDEMIC ALL SUPPORT SERVICES WERE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BRAILLE LESSONS WHICH WERE CONDUCTED OUTDOORS AND THEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE INCREASE OF COVID CASES.
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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.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1SENIOR PROGRAM:THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO HELP THOSE WITH AGE RELATED EYE DISEASES LEAD MORE MANAGEABLE LIVES. THERE IS ALSO A MEMBERSHIP CLUB FOR THOSE AGED FIFTY AND UP CALLED THE VISION CONNECTION WHICH OFFERS SPECIAL INVITATIONS TO EVENTS AND A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 420. ANNUAL BENEFIT - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 47,819. OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 13,431. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 40,538. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 26,476. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 1,622. MEMBERSHIP DUES - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 950. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 1,980. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 1,240. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 615. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 1,730. REALIZED GAIN/LOSS ON SECURITIES - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 92,198.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$13,073,740
Liabilities
$52,304
Net assets
$13,021,436
Revenue
$933,337
Expenses
$521,450
Net income
$411,887
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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