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Midwest Enterprises for the Blind Inc

EIN 38-3077190 • 501(c)3 • Kalamazoo, MI

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To provide employment for persons who are blind and visually impaired.

2207 Lake StreetKalamazoo, MI 49048

www.mwebmi.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

55th percentile

6.9%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

59th percentile

7.9%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

7.3%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,893,124

Up $658,637 (+11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$386,956

Up $62,364 (+19%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$6,506,168

Up $596,273 (+10%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin55th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,152,733

Down $16,840 (-0.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,877,021

Down $142,862 (-7.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$275,712

Up $126,022 (+84%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,236,666Liabilities 2010: $517,495Net Assets 2010: $1,719,1712010Assets 2011: $2,425,703Liabilities 2011: $220,274Net Assets 2011: $2,205,4292011Assets 2012: $3,124,006Liabilities 2012: $335,432Net Assets 2012: $2,788,5742012Assets 2013: $3,236,935Liabilities 2013: $175,473Net Assets 2013: $3,061,4622013Assets 2014: $3,802,704Liabilities 2014: $255,709Net Assets 2014: $3,546,9952014Assets 2015: $4,051,786Liabilities 2015: $242,275Net Assets 2015: $3,809,5112015Assets 2016: $4,596,983Liabilities 2016: $267,932Net Assets 2016: $4,329,0512016Assets 2017: $5,200,188Liabilities 2017: $298,617Net Assets 2017: $4,901,5712017Assets 2018: $5,158,527Liabilities 2018: $391,108Net Assets 2018: $4,767,4192018Assets 2019: $5,316,531Liabilities 2019: $287,932Net Assets 2019: $5,028,5992019Assets 2020: $5,641,633Liabilities 2020: $306,204Net Assets 2020: $5,335,4292020Assets 2021: $5,994,850Liabilities 2021: $234,140Net Assets 2021: $5,760,7102021Assets 2022: $5,776,620Liabilities 2022: $392,021Net Assets 2022: $5,384,5992022Assets 2023: $6,234,487Liabilities 2023: $324,592Net Assets 2023: $5,909,8952023Assets 2024: $6,893,124Liabilities 2024: $386,956Net Assets 2024: $6,506,1682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,893,124
Liabilities$386,956
Net Assets$6,506,168
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $298,1992010Expenses 2011: $231,1672011Expenses 2012: $167,6952012Revenue 2013: $420,061Expenses 2013: $152,270Net Income 2013: $267,7912013Revenue 2014: $647,011Expenses 2014: $168,517Net Income 2014: $478,4942014Revenue 2015: $485,296Expenses 2015: $176,414Net Income 2015: $308,8822015Revenue 2016: $737,309Expenses 2016: $220,910Net Income 2016: $516,3992016Revenue 2017: $564,815Expenses 2017: $260,932Net Income 2017: $303,8832017Revenue 2018: $1,706,761Expenses 2018: $1,650,234Net Income 2018: $56,5272018Revenue 2019: $1,375,994Expenses 2019: $1,517,817Net Income 2019: -$141,8232019Revenue 2020: $1,571,287Expenses 2020: $1,530,687Net Income 2020: $40,6002020Revenue 2021: $1,559,282Expenses 2021: $1,489,199Net Income 2021: $70,0832021Revenue 2022: $2,021,661Expenses 2022: $1,781,724Net Income 2022: $239,9372022Revenue 2023: $2,169,573Expenses 2023: $2,019,883Net Income 2023: $149,6902023Revenue 2024: $2,152,733Expenses 2024: $1,877,021Net Income 2024: $275,7122024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,152,733
Expenses$1,877,021
Net Income$275,712
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$6,893,124
Liabilities
$386,956
Net assets
$6,506,168
Revenue
$2,152,733
Expenses
$1,877,021
Net income
$275,712
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.89$0.39$6.51$2.15$1.88$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.23$0.32$5.91$2.17$2.02$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.78$0.39$5.38$2.02$1.78$0.24
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.99$0.23$5.76$1.56$1.49$0.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.64$0.31$5.34$1.57$1.53$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.32$0.29$5.03$1.38$1.52$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.16$0.39$4.77$1.71$1.65$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.20$0.30$4.90$0.56$0.26$0.30
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.60$0.27$4.33$0.74$0.22$0.52
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.05$0.24$3.81$0.49$0.18$0.31
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.80$0.26$3.55$0.65$0.17$0.48
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.24$0.18$3.06$0.42$0.15$0.27
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.12$0.34$2.79$0.17
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.43$0.22$2.21$0.23
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.24$0.52$1.72$0.30
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$5,494,697
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide employment for persons who are blind and visually impaired.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,185,080$3,966,990▲ $781,910
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,092,338$1,047,854▼ $44,484
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,119,163$983,400▼ $135,763
Inventories for Sale or Use$576,208$639,883▲ $63,675
Accounts Receivable$219,886$228,285▲ $8,399
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$39,586$26,712▼ $12,874
Total Assets$6,234,487$6,893,124▲ $658,637
Other Assets Total$2,226$0▼ $2,226
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$324,592$386,956▲ $62,364
Total Liabilities$324,592$386,956▲ $62,364
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,909,895$6,506,168▲ $596,273
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,909,895$6,506,168▲ $596,273
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,234,487$6,893,124▲ $658,637

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$678,034$406,373$1,084,407
Other Land Buildings$96,834$263,200$360,034
Equipment$79,582$248,826$328,408
Land$193,404-$193,404
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brian ScottPresident COOFT$185,425$39,410$224,835
Cassandra ThomasVP of Channel Dev. & Admin.FT$119,951$4,798$124,749
Vicky HickokMember at Large-$8,523-$8,523

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cody KnightChairperson
Eric LumVice Chairperson
Deloris WalcottMember at Large
Leatrice FullertonMember at Large
Carol HahnSecretary, Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,662
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$123,480
Other Revenue
$2,027,591
All Other Contributions
$1,662
Change in Net Assets
$275,712

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,473,496
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-3,320,763
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$320,561
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-3,336,730
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,794,057
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,152,733
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,098,294
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$778,727
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$432,006-$432,006
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$233,358-$233,358
Depreciation Depletion$43,084$32,576-$75,660
Office Expenses$28,115$30,161-$58,276
Other Employee Benefits-$50,463-$50,463
Payroll Taxes-$42,964-$42,964
Occupancy$28,428$12,574-$41,002
Fees for Services Other$5,014$29,035-$34,049
Fees for Services Accounting-$29,650-$29,650
Insurance-$25,757-$25,757
Pension Plan Contributions-$19,936-$19,936
All Other Expenses$2,819$16,676-$19,495
Conferences and Meetings-$16,433-$16,433
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$15,967-$15,967
Information Technology-$15,900-$15,900
Advertising-$5,617-$5,617
Fees for Services Legal-$3,680-$3,680
Other Expenses$41,184$2,472-$2,472
Travel-$28-$28
Total Functional Expenses$693,026$1,183,995$0$1,877,021

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,197,784
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$3,336,730
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,877,021
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,861,054
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$15,967
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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

“Board members and the president review form 990 for accuracy before it is filed.”

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

“Each year, all board members complete conflict of interest disclosure forms. These forms are then reviewed by the board and kept on file. In the event a conflict is identified, the board member shall recuse himself or herself from all discussions, recommendations, determinations and decisions regarding the matter.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors discuss performance and salary of pertinent persons based on comparable compensation data for similarly qualified persons and then current year salary is voted on by the board. The most recent year this process was undertaken was 2023.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Form 990 is available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Midwest Enterprises for the Blind Inc
EIN
38-3077190
Phone
2693830713
Address
2207 LAKE STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Doing Business As
Focus Forward

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Scott
Title
President
Phone
2693830713
Signed
2025-05-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brian Scott
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
25
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Plante & Moran Pllc
Address
750 TRADE CENTRE WAY STE 300, PORTAGE, MI 49002
Preparer
David Lowenthal
Phone
2695674500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part IX, Line 25

“The cost of goods sold related to the sale of inventory is being reported on part viii, line 10b to comply with irs guidelines for reporting cogs for inventory sales. This reporting adjustment results in program service expenses on part ix, line 25 appearing lower than management expenses.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold -3,341,964. Interest income 5,234.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 3,341,964. Interest income -5,234.”

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IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
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IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
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IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
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IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
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IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
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IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt028428
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt041002
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IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt028115
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt058276
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IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt02226
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt050463
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0FREIGHT OUT
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1COMMISSION EXPENSE
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3UTILITIES
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt12472
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0544382
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt141184
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0544382
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1168742
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt241184
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt32472
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0432006
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0432006
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt042964
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt042964
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt019936
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt019936
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt039586
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt026712
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0BRIAN SCOTT
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt00
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt01110949
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt02071688
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0149690
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0908934
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02019883
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02169573
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0275712
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt02027591
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt01119163
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0983400
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 9,610. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 0.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt01662
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0123480
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt097885
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt070795
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt066717
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt051559
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt0410436
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt05369555
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt05860061
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt05201153
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04763154
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt05162970
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt026356893
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0123480
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt097885
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt070795
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt066717
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt051559
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt0410436
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.01530
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.01400
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IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt09610
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.80200
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.98480
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt021475406
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt04883149
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt04883149
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt04883149
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt04883149
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt05860061
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt05201153
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04763154
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt05162970
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt026358555
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt05494697
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt05957946
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt05271948
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04829871
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt05224139
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt026778601
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt0678034
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt0406373
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01084407
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt079582
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0248826
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0328408
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt03336730
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt015967
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01861054
IRS990ScheduleD/InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt015967
IRS990ScheduleD/InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt015967
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt0193404
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0193404
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt0320561
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt03336730
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt096834
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt0263200
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0360034
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt0-3336730
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0320561
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0-3320763
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt05473496
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0COST OF GOODS SOLD -3,341,964. INTEREST INCOME 5,234.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,341,964. INTEREST INCOME -5,234.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01877021
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02152733
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt05794057
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt05197784
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd01
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusFilingOrganizationAmount034576
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt04834
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0BRIAN SCOTT
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT COO
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt0224835
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SALARIED INDIVIDUALS LIKE THE PRESIDENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS THAT IS BASED ON FOUR METRICS - INCOME FROM OPERATIONS, NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS, BLIND HOURS WORKED AND REVENUE. THE ACTUAL BONUS RECEIVED IS BASED ON A SET PERCENTAGE OF SALARY.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 7
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BOARD MEMBERS AND THE PRESIDENT REVIEW FORM 990 FOR ACCURACY BEFORE IT IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH YEAR, ALL BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS. THESE FORMS ARE THEN REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AND KEPT ON FILE. IN THE EVENT A CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, THE BOARD MEMBER SHALL RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ALL DISCUSSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, DETERMINATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE MATTER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCUSS PERFORMANCE AND SALARY OF PERTINENT PERSONS BASED ON COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS AND THEN CURRENT YEAR SALARY IS VOTED ON BY THE BOARD. THE MOST RECENT YEAR THIS PROCESS WAS UNDERTAKEN WAS 2023.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE COST OF GOODS SOLD RELATED TO THE SALE OF INVENTORY IS BEING REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 10B TO COMPLY WITH IRS GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING COGS FOR INVENTORY SALES. THIS REPORTING ADJUSTMENT RESULTS IN PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES ON PART IX, LINE 25 APPEARING LOWER THAN MANAGEMENT EXPENSES.
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

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