Liabilities / Assets
41st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 72-1111052 • 501(c)3 • Ruston, LA
Profile
Empowering blind and visually impaired children and adults through training, research, and education.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
41st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
40th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
45th percentile
Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
56th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 3.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
42nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
73rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$3,249,923
Up $25,843 (+0.8%) from 2024
Liabilities
Down$93,769
Down $50,363 (-35%) from 2024
Net Assets
Up$3,156,154
Up $76,206 (+2.5%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$2,537,504
Up $543,413 (+27%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$2,485,853
Up $114,014 (+4.8%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$51,651
Up $429,399 (+114%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Empowering blind and visually impaired children and adults through training, research, and education.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $1,233,089 | $1,230,548 | ▼ $2,541 |
| Accounts Receivable | $861,625 | $870,576 | ▲ $8,951 |
| Investments Other Securities | $658,894 | $536,956 | ▼ $121,938 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $165,298 | $331,920 | ▲ $166,622 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $206,203 | $189,300 | ▼ $16,903 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $71,581 | $79,772 | ▲ $8,191 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $26,890 | $9,351 | ▼ $17,539 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $500 | $1,500 | ▲ $1,000 |
| Total Assets | $3,224,080 | $3,249,923 | ▲ $25,843 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $85,645 | $71,092 | ▼ $14,553 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $58,487 | $22,677 | ▼ $35,810 |
| Total Liabilities | $144,132 | $93,769 | ▼ $50,363 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $3,072,471 | $3,123,237 | ▲ $50,766 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $7,477 | $32,917 | ▲ $25,440 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $3,079,948 | $3,156,154 | ▲ $76,206 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,224,080 | $3,249,923 | ▲ $25,843 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $933,737 | $2,480,448 | $3,414,185 |
| Equipment | $88,044 | $421,775 | $509,819 |
| Other Land Buildings | $52,197 | $169,502 | $221,699 |
| Land | $156,570 | - | $156,570 |
| Other Securities | $536,956 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Allen | Executive Director | FT | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Karl Smith | President and Director |
| Noel Nightengale | Vice President & Director |
| Angela Wolf | Director |
| Evelyn Valdez | Director |
| Everlee Hairston | Director |
| Daphne Mitchell | Secretary & Director |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 1 | $32,955 | Aph Provided the Val |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 1 | $32,955 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $944,126 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $855,371 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $686,356 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $12,055 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $686,356 | - | - | $686,356 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $537,591 | $44,390 | - | $581,981 |
| Insurance | $206,957 | $40,085 | - | $247,042 |
| Occupancy | $190,018 | $28,826 | - | $218,844 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $107,002 | $26,750 | - | $133,752 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $100,863 | $14,025 | - | $114,888 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $96,119 | - | - | $96,119 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $60,000 | $15,000 | - | $75,000 |
| Payroll Taxes | $45,426 | $4,550 | - | $49,976 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $43,500 | - | $43,500 |
| Travel | $5,620 | $23,350 | - | $28,970 |
| All Other Expenses | $15,190 | $11,531 | - | $26,721 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $25,723 | - | $25,723 |
| Other Expenses | $6,605 | $15,821 | $12,055 | $22,426 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $14,662 | - | - | $14,662 |
| Office Expenses | - | $12,193 | - | $12,193 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $1,941 | - | $1,941 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $2,155,250 | $318,548 | $12,055 | $2,485,853 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $3,804,572 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,485,853 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,485,853 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $1,318,719 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gaming Gross Income | $1,396,366 |
| Gaming Direct Expenses | $1,318,722 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Compensating Absences Payable | $71,092 |
“This organization does not have committees with the authority to act on behalf of the board of directors (the governing board) that would meet and have any minutes to prepare.”
“The organization receives the completed form 990 from the tax preparer after completing the interview sheets necessary for the form 990's preparation. An officer reviews the form before signing it. The officers are notified at the next meeting that the form has been filed and is available for their review as an electronic or paper copy.”
“The executive director's salary is determined by the board of directors. The salary during the current year increased from $72,092 to $75,000. The board of directors are the only individuals to review and determine the salary of the executive director.”
“The organization provides upon request its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. The louisiana legislative auditor maintains a website and posts the financial statements for entities such as this organization that are required to have an audit.”
“Noel nightengale - 3800 south ferris place, seattle, wa 98144. Everlee hairston - 8484 cresent drive, los angeles, ca 90046-1803. Daphne mitchell - 9270 eagle ranch rd, nw #416 north, albuquerque, nm 87114. Karl smith - 4304 south el camino street, salt lake city, ut 84119. Angela wolf - 1800 springdale rd b, austin, tx 78721. Evelyn valdez - 5701 dunster court apt a, alexandria, va 22311.”
“This organization is small and there are no committees that have authority to act on behalf of the governing body (board of directors) that would meet and have any minutes to prepare.”
“The process the organization uses to review the form 990 follows: the organization receives the completed form 990 from the tax preparer after completing the interview sheets necessary for the form 990's preparation. The executive director reviews the form before signing the authorization to e-file the return. The officers and directors are notified at the next meeting that the form has been filed and is available for their review.”
“Gaming cost netted in revenue 1,318,719. Net unrealized gains(losses) on investments 24,554.”
“Gaming costs netted in revenue 1,318,719. Rounding”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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