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Blind Foundation for India

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 36-3663471

May 01, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023 • Filed on Aug 08, 2023

Organization Profilewww.blindfoundation.org
PO Box 3971Naperville, IL 60567

(630) 548-5531

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

28th percentile

-9.7%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-5.3%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Down

$423,745

Down $23,903 (-5.3%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$423,745

Down $23,903 (-5.3%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Down

$246,757

Down $53,197 (-18%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$270,660

Up $38,549 (+17%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$23,903

Down $91,746 (-135%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2021: $379,805Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $379,8052021Assets 2022: $447,648Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $447,6482022Assets 2023: $423,745Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $423,7452023Assets 2024: $68,493Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $68,4932024Assets 2025: $327,451Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $327,4512025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$423,745
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$423,745
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2021: $299,135Expenses 2021: $171,405Net Income 2021: $127,7302021Revenue 2022: $299,954Expenses 2022: $232,111Net Income 2022: $67,8432022Revenue 2023: $246,757Expenses 2023: $270,660Net Income 2023: -$23,9032023Revenue 2024: $299,783Expenses 2024: $655,035Net Income 2024: -$355,2522024Revenue 2025: $592,140Expenses 2025: $333,182Net Income 2025: $258,9582025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$246,757
Expenses$270,660
Net Income-$23,903
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023
Signed
Aug 8, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$246,757
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Blind Foundation for India(BFI)Charter is to prevent and cure blindness and rehabilitate permanently blind people in India. BFI provides support for free cataract operations, Braille kits, Mobile Vans, Eye Hospital equipments, and Child sight projects in India.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$438,217$415,347▼ $22,870
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$9,431$8,398▼ $1,033
Total Assets$447,648$423,745▼ $23,903
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$447,648$423,745▼ $23,903
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$447,648$423,745▼ $23,903
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$447,648$423,745▼ $23,903
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Manu K VoraPresident
Navin S SanghaviDirector
Prosobee SanghaviDirector
Tapan ShahDirector
Raj BaxiSecretary
Nilesh N KothariTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$246,527
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$230
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$246,527
Change in Net Assets
$-23,903
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$255,000
Other Expenses$15,660
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$255,000--$255,000
All Other Expenses$6,590$0$0$6,590
Other Expenses$2,891$0$0$2,891
Total Functional Expenses$270,635$25$0$270,660
International Activity

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blind Foundation for India
EIN
36-3663471
Phone
6305485531
Address
PO BOX 3971, NAPERVILLE, IL 60567

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Manu K Vora
Title
President
Phone
6305485531
Signed
2023-08-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Manu K Vora
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Sunny & Associates Ltd CPA
Address
1 East Northwest Hwy Suite 214, Palatine, IL 60067
Preparer
Sunny Modi
Phone
8472029984
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy. At BFI in our quarterly meetings, all the Directors are reminded to comply with the BFI's conflict of interest policy. We have a simple guideline -Directors must not materially benefit from the Not-for-Profit BFI organization. Since its inception in 1989, no monetary compensation is given to any of the Directors or Officers.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements availability to Public: WE at BFI make these documents available to anyone upon request. Over the years we have shared financial statements with donors and prospective donors upon their requests. These documents are public and anyone can request and see them.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Process to review Form 990: President and Tresurer create a draft Form 990. This form is then reviewed by an independent CPA. When the final numbers are reconciled, the President and Tresurer, and the CPA sign off on the final form 990 for submission.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“There is no compensation paid to any officers/employees”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“There is no compensation paid to any officers/employees. It's voluntary work”

Pt XII, Line 3B

“Not Applicable”

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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Funds are only sent to NGO in India who have FCRA required by Govt. of India to receive foreign Funds. Utilization of funds is monitored by BFI's overseas Coordinator in India & regular reports are collected from the NGOs and sent to donors.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy. At BFI in our quarterly meetings, all the Directors are reminded to comply with the BFI's conflict of interest policy. We have a simple guideline -Directors must not materially benefit from the Not-for-Profit BFI organization. Since its inception in 1989, no monetary compensation is given to any of the Directors or Officers.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements availability to Public: WE at BFI make these documents available to anyone upon request. Over the years we have shared financial statements with donors and prospective donors upon their requests. These documents are public and anyone can request and see them.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Process to review Form 990: President and Tresurer create a draft Form 990. This form is then reviewed by an independent CPA. When the final numbers are reconciled, the President and Tresurer, and the CPA sign off on the final form 990 for submission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3There is no compensation paid to any officers/employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4There is no compensation paid to any officers/employees. It's voluntary work
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Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$423,745
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$423,745
Revenue
$246,757
Expenses
$270,660
Net income
-$23,903
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.27$0.00$3.27$5.92$3.33$2.59
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.00$0.68$3.00$6.55$3.55
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.24$0.00$4.24$2.47$2.71$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.48$0.00$4.48$3.00$2.32$0.68
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.80$0.00$3.80$2.99$1.71$1.28