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National Assoc of Blind Merchants

EIN 38-3731356 • 501(c)3 • Knoxville, TN

Profile

To serve as an advocacy group for the advancement of vocational opportunities for the blind and a support group for blind merchants/entrepreneurs to improve business opportunities and quality of life for the blind.

7450 Chapman Highway Suite 319Knoxville, TN 37920

www.blindmerchants.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

41st percentile

0.3%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

0.4%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$400,766

Up $1,469 (+0.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$400,766

Up $1,469 (+0.4%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin41st percentile

Revenue

Up

$549,053

Up $85,459 (+18%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$547,584

Up $64,960 (+13%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,469

Up $20,499 (+108%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2012: $82,746Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $82,7462012Assets 2013: $58,994Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $58,9942013Assets 2014: $77,974Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $77,9742014Assets 2015: $113,342Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $113,3422015Assets 2016: $226,793Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $226,7932016Assets 2017: $227,132Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $227,1322017Assets 2018: $233,795Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $233,7952018Assets 2019: $251,782Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $251,7822019Assets 2020: $327,863Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $327,8632020Assets 2021: $428,147Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $428,1472021Assets 2022: $418,327Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $418,3272022Assets 2023: $399,297Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $399,2972023Assets 2024: $400,766Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $400,7662024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$400,766
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$400,766
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2012: $148,608Expenses 2012: $165,921Net Income 2012: -$17,3132012Revenue 2013: $197,181Expenses 2013: $220,933Net Income 2013: -$23,7522013Revenue 2014: $197,834Expenses 2014: $181,692Net Income 2014: $16,1422014Revenue 2015: $291,422Expenses 2015: $254,424Net Income 2015: $36,9982015Revenue 2016: $486,649Expenses 2016: $373,198Net Income 2016: $113,4512016Revenue 2017: $347,615Expenses 2017: $347,276Net Income 2017: $3392017Revenue 2018: $393,328Expenses 2018: $386,665Net Income 2018: $6,6632018Revenue 2019: $425,734Expenses 2019: $407,747Net Income 2019: $17,9872019Revenue 2020: $383,189Expenses 2020: $307,108Net Income 2020: $76,0812020Revenue 2021: $416,696Expenses 2021: $316,412Net Income 2021: $100,2842021Revenue 2022: $452,826Expenses 2022: $462,646Net Income 2022: -$9,8202022Revenue 2023: $463,594Expenses 2023: $482,624Net Income 2023: -$19,0302023Revenue 2024: $549,053Expenses 2024: $547,584Net Income 2024: $1,4692024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$549,053
Expenses$547,584
Net Income$1,469
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$400,766
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$400,766
Revenue
$549,053
Expenses
$547,584
Net income
$1,469
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.01$0.00$4.01$5.49$5.48$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.99$0.00$3.99$4.64$4.83$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.18$0.00$4.18$4.53$4.63$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.28$0.00$4.28$4.17$3.16$1.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.28$0.00$3.28$3.83$3.07$0.76
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.52$0.00$2.52$4.26$4.08$0.18
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.00$2.34$3.93$3.87$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.27$0.00$2.27$3.48$3.47$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.27$0.00$2.27$4.87$3.73$1.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.00$1.13$2.91$2.54$0.37
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.78$1.98$1.82$0.16
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.00$0.59$1.97$2.21$0.24
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.83$1.49$1.66$0.17
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$895,648
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To serve as an advocacy group for the advancement of vocational opportunities for the blind and a support group for blind merchants/entrepreneurs to improve business opportunities and quality of life for the blind.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$399,297$400,766▲ $1,469
Total Assets$399,297$400,766▲ $1,469
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$399,297$400,766▲ $1,469
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$399,297$400,766▲ $1,469
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$399,297$400,766▲ $1,469
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nicholas GacosPresident
Annette LutzBoard Member
Belinda BanksBoard Member
Harold WilsonBoard Member
Max DuarteBoard Member
Melba TaylorBoard Member
Michael TalleyBoard Member
Scott GehresBoard Member
Theresa TaylorBoard Member
Virgil StinnettBoard Member
William BlackBoard Member
Edward Birmingham1st Vice Pre
Michael Colbrunn2nd Vice Pre
Melissa SmithSecretary
Pamela SchnurrTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$694,616
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-145,563
All Other Contributions
$313,326
Change in Net Assets
$1,469
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$278,850
Other Expenses$268,734
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$278,850--$278,850
Fees for Services Other$85,200$43,200-$128,400
Travel$50,983--$50,983
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,795-$5,795
Fees for Services Legal$5,000--$5,000
Office Expenses-$4,464-$4,464
Insurance-$3,293-$3,293
Other Expenses$1,880$1,660-$1,660
Advertising-$1,061-$1,061
Total Functional Expenses$488,111$59,473$0$547,584
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Chicago LighthouseChicago, IL-Promote Independence$219,250
We R Randolph SheppardChattanooga, TN501c3Promote Independence$53,600
National Federation of the BlindBaltimore, MD501c3Integration of Blind$6,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$346,595
Fundraising Gross Income$201,032
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Tn Statewide Ma$137,388$137,388$237,524$-100,136
Blast$286,144$63,644$109,071$-45,427
Total Events$423,532$201,032$346,595$-145,563
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“All board members are elected by the members.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“All officers and board members met via conference call to review form 990.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest policy applies to all officers, directors and family members of same. Full disclosure and board review of conflict or potential conflict is required. Officer or board member disclosure of a conflict or potential conflict may not participate in deliberations and decisions relating to same.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
National Assoc of Blind Merchants
EIN
38-3731356
Phone
8658060469
Address
7450 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY SUITE 319, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Signing Officer

Name
Nicholas Gacos
Title
President
Phone
8658060469
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nicholas Gacos
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
In
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Rollins & Rollins Cpas
Address
6140 DAYTON BLVD, HIXSON, TN 37343-2711
Preparer
Janet L Rollins CPA
Phone
4238421122
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To serve as an advocacy group for the advancement of vocational opportunities for the blind and a support group for blind merchants/entrepreneurs to improve business opportunities and quality of life for the blind.”

Form 990

“Form 990, part ix, line 11g: the organization hired an independent contractor to promote its purposes with state governmental organizations, national organizations and businesses. Individual is an experienced professional familiar with the randolph-sheppard act and priorities under the act for blind vendors and the related regulations. Contractor is responsible for other activities of the organization including fundraising and educational events. Amount paid was 85,200.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Independent contractors 85,200 43,200 0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCACY GROUP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND AND A SUPPORT GROUP FOR BLIND MERCHANTS/ENTREPRENEURS TO IMPROVE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE BLIND.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G: THE ORGANIZATION HIRED AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TO PROMOTE ITS PURPOSES WITH STATE GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES. INDIVIDUAL IS AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL FAMILIAR WITH THE RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD ACT AND PRIORITIES UNDER THE ACT FOR BLIND VENDORS AND THE RELATED REGULATIONS. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING FUNDRAISING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. AMOUNT PAID WAS 85,200.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS MET VIA CONFERENCE CALL TO REVIEW FORM 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF SAME. FULL DISCLOSURE AND BOARD REVIEW OF CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS REQUIRED. OFFICER OR BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURE OF A CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS RELATING TO SAME.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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