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Horizons for the Blind

EIN 36-2915239 • 501(c)3 • Crystal Lake, IL

Profile

Assistance to visually handicapped persons, increasing accessibility by providing braille and large print transcription and local group activities.significant activities include assistance to visually handicapped persons, increasing accessibility, by providing braille and large print transcription, and local group activities.

125 Erick Street Suite A103Crystal Lake, IL 60014

www.horizons-blind.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

79th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

66th percentile

10%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$5,828,607

Up $713,471 (+14%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$110,554

Down $27,060 (-20%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$5,718,053

Up $740,531 (+15%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin79th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,394,550

Down $37,183 (-1.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,691,838

Up $164,332 (+11%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$702,712

Down $201,515 (-22%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $688,179Liabilities 2010: $49,170Net Assets 2010: $639,0092010Assets 2011: $1,907,848Liabilities 2011: $1,123,681Net Assets 2011: $784,1672011Assets 2012: $1,923,844Liabilities 2012: $1,199,733Net Assets 2012: $724,1112012Assets 2013: $1,896,482Liabilities 2013: $1,207,099Net Assets 2013: $689,3832013Assets 2014: $1,809,723Liabilities 2014: $1,106,584Net Assets 2014: $703,1392014Assets 2015: $1,915,604Liabilities 2015: $1,016,098Net Assets 2015: $899,5062015Assets 2016: $2,014,736Liabilities 2016: $956,263Net Assets 2016: $1,058,4732016Assets 2017: $2,619,335Liabilities 2017: $915,818Net Assets 2017: $1,703,5172017Assets 2018: $2,991,326Liabilities 2018: $995,578Net Assets 2018: $1,995,7482018Assets 2019: $3,174,151Liabilities 2019: $911,301Net Assets 2019: $2,262,8502019Assets 2020: $3,417,644Liabilities 2020: $828,360Net Assets 2020: $2,589,2842020Assets 2021: $4,367,983Liabilities 2021: $765,251Net Assets 2021: $3,602,7322021Assets 2022: $4,824,382Liabilities 2022: $781,361Net Assets 2022: $4,043,0212022Assets 2023: $5,115,136Liabilities 2023: $137,614Net Assets 2023: $4,977,5222023Assets 2024: $5,828,607Liabilities 2024: $110,554Net Assets 2024: $5,718,0532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,828,607
Liabilities$110,554
Net Assets$5,718,053
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,583,8692010Expenses 2011: $1,780,3892011Expenses 2012: $1,839,8612012Revenue 2013: $1,877,376Expenses 2013: $1,912,104Net Income 2013: -$34,7282013Revenue 2014: $1,863,035Expenses 2014: $1,849,279Net Income 2014: $13,7562014Revenue 2015: $1,990,097Expenses 2015: $1,793,730Net Income 2015: $196,3672015Revenue 2016: $1,904,080Expenses 2016: $1,745,113Net Income 2016: $158,9672016Revenue 2017: $2,327,040Expenses 2017: $1,681,997Net Income 2017: $645,0432017Revenue 2018: $2,160,523Expenses 2018: $1,868,082Net Income 2018: $292,4412018Revenue 2019: $2,030,241Expenses 2019: $1,763,139Net Income 2019: $267,1022019Revenue 2020: $1,731,820Expenses 2020: $1,405,386Net Income 2020: $326,4342020Revenue 2021: $2,299,343Expenses 2021: $1,420,945Net Income 2021: $878,3982021Revenue 2022: $1,915,798Expenses 2022: $1,384,151Net Income 2022: $531,6472022Revenue 2023: $2,431,733Expenses 2023: $1,527,506Net Income 2023: $904,2272023Revenue 2024: $2,394,550Expenses 2024: $1,691,838Net Income 2024: $702,7122024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,394,550
Expenses$1,691,838
Net Income$702,712
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,828,607
Liabilities
$110,554
Net assets
$5,718,053
Revenue
$2,394,550
Expenses
$1,691,838
Net income
$702,712
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.83$0.11$5.72$2.39$1.69$0.70
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.12$0.14$4.98$2.43$1.53$0.90
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.82$0.78$4.04$1.92$1.38$0.53
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.37$0.77$3.60$2.30$1.42$0.88
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.42$0.83$2.59$1.73$1.41$0.33
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.17$0.91$2.26$2.03$1.76$0.27
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.99$1.00$2.00$2.16$1.87$0.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.62$0.92$1.70$2.33$1.68$0.65
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.01$0.96$1.06$1.90$1.75$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$1.02$0.90$1.99$1.79$0.20
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$1.11$0.70$1.86$1.85$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$1.21$0.69$1.88$1.91$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.92$1.20$0.72$1.84
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.91$1.12$0.78$1.78
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.69$0.05$0.64$1.58
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 27, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,652,207
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Assistance to visually handicapped persons, increasing accessibility by providing braille and large print transcription and local group activities.significant activities include assistance to visually handicapped persons, increasing accessibility, by providing braille and large print transcription, and local group activities.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired by increasing accessibility to consumer information, education, recreation and employment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,139,408$2,148,531▲ $1,009,123
Investments Other Securities$1,220,214$1,255,033▲ $34,819
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,182,861$1,128,353▼ $54,508
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$984,174$609,013▼ $375,161
Accounts Receivable$345,851$401,956▲ $56,105
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$201,680$255,916▲ $54,236
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$40,948$29,805▼ $11,143
Total Assets$5,115,136$5,828,607▲ $713,471
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$108,011$75,093▼ $32,918
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,603$35,461▲ $5,858
Total Liabilities$137,614$110,554▼ $27,060
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,977,522$5,718,053▲ $740,531
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,977,522$5,718,053▲ $740,531
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,115,136$5,828,607▲ $713,471

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$849,696$429,182$1,278,878
Equipment$138,657$456,912$595,569
Land$140,000-$140,000
Other Land Buildings$0$46,380$46,380
Other Securities$1,255,033--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Keith MyersChief Executive OfficerFT$91,686$91,686

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David MeyerDirector
John FredricksonDirector
Paul RinkDirector
Steve KarabaDirector
Karen HutchingsSecretary
Jeff T ThorsenVP/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$8,807
Program Service Revenue
$2,239,572
Investment Income
$145,966
Other Revenue
$205
All Other Contributions
$8,807
Change in Net Assets
$702,712

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,388,806
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$5,744
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$40,079
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,428,885
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,394,550
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$924,751
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$767,087
Total Fundraising Expense$13,394
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$562,988$18,623$6,870$588,481
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$55,012$36,674-$91,686
Depreciation Depletion$76,781$11,742$1,807$90,330
Office Expenses$55,751$8,526$1,312$65,589
Payroll Taxes$50,400$4,510$560$55,470
Insurance$40,355$6,171$950$47,476
Other Employee Benefits$28,575$2,557$318$31,450
Fees for Services Other$14,914$7,346-$22,260
All Other Expenses$19,370$1,729$266$21,365
Other Expenses$16,610$2,540$391$19,541
Advertising$15,100--$15,100
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$5,744-$5,744
Information Technology$4,492--$4,492
Interest$2,655$406$62$3,123
Occupancy$2,983--$2,983
Travel$1,623--$1,623
Total Functional Expenses$1,566,297$112,147$13,394$1,691,838

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,691,838
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,688,355
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,686,094
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$5,744
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$2,261
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$2,403
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,261
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
Finance Lease Liability$75,093
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 B, Line 11B

“The finance and marketing directors review form 990. Thereafter, copies are provided to board of directors for approval, and to the signing officer after approval.”

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

“Board of directors reviews policies periodically at board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Board of directors reviews compensation based upon periodic survey of like organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Information regarding governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Horizons for the Blind
EIN
36-2915239
Phone
8154448800
Address
125 ERICK STREET SUITE A103, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

Signing Officer

Name
Keith Myers
Title
CEO
Phone
8154448800
Signed
2025-03-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Keith Myers
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
23
Volunteers
6

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 to the process from the prior year”

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.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special events expenses 2,261.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special events expenses 2,261.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 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.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 2,261.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 2,261.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FINANCE AND MARKETING DIRECTORS REVIEW FORM 990. THEREAFTER, COPIES ARE PROVIDED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL, AND TO THE SIGNING OFFICER AFTER APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS POLICIES PERIODICALLY AT BOARD MEETINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS COMPENSATION BASED UPON PERIODIC SURVEY OF LIKE ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3INFORMATION REGARDING GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4NO CHANGES TO THE PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
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