Civic Intelligence

Taping for the Blind Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 74-1698993

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 14, 2018

Organization ProfileTAPINGFORTHEBLIND.ORG

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3935 Essex LaneHouston, TX 77007

(713) 622-2767

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

5th percentile

-53%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-8.8%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Down

$866,453

Down $84,115 (-8.8%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$866,453

Down $73,340 (-7.8%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $10,775 (-100%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Down

$299,810

Down $38,890 (-11%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$458,185

Up $63,796 (+16%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$158,375

Down $102,686 (-184%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $756,481Liabilities 2011: $47,976Net Assets 2011: $708,5052011Assets 2012: $835,484Liabilities 2012: $2,864Net Assets 2012: $832,6202012Assets 2013: $926,543Liabilities 2013: $5,680Net Assets 2013: $920,8632013Assets 2014: $914,025Liabilities 2014: $10,490Net Assets 2014: $903,5352014Assets 2015: $961,057Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $961,0572015Assets 2016: $950,568Liabilities 2016: $10,775Net Assets 2016: $939,7932016Assets 2017: $866,453Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $866,4532017Assets 2018: $806,462Liabilities 2018: $5,446Net Assets 2018: $801,0162018Assets 2019: $921,157Liabilities 2019: $2,505Net Assets 2019: $918,6522019Assets 2020: $1,120,431Liabilities 2020: $3,304Net Assets 2020: $1,117,1272020Assets 2021: $1,240,965Liabilities 2021: $8,856Net Assets 2021: $1,232,1092021Assets 2022: $1,109,847Liabilities 2022: $44,156Net Assets 2022: $1,065,6912022Assets 2023: $1,418,958Liabilities 2023: $3,084Net Assets 2023: $1,415,8742023Assets 2024: $1,616,589Liabilities 2024: $5,415Net Assets 2024: $1,611,1742024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$866,453
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$866,453
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $969,479Expenses 2011: $850,696Net Income 2011: $118,7832011Expenses 2012: $344,7882012Revenue 2013: $425,802Expenses 2013: $403,381Net Income 2013: $22,4212013Revenue 2014: $343,305Expenses 2014: $387,297Net Income 2014: -$43,9922014Revenue 2015: $473,704Expenses 2015: $411,291Net Income 2015: $62,4132015Revenue 2016: $338,700Expenses 2016: $394,389Net Income 2016: -$55,6892016Revenue 2017: $299,810Expenses 2017: $458,185Net Income 2017: -$158,3752017Revenue 2018: $369,877Expenses 2018: $398,336Net Income 2018: -$28,4592018Revenue 2019: $345,210Expenses 2019: $345,730Net Income 2019: -$5202019Revenue 2020: $457,679Expenses 2020: $350,162Net Income 2020: $107,5172020Revenue 2021: $356,817Expenses 2021: $360,896Net Income 2021: -$4,0792021Revenue 2022: $328,844Expenses 2022: $348,883Net Income 2022: -$20,0392022Revenue 2023: $523,105Expenses 2023: $343,050Net Income 2023: $180,0552023Revenue 2024: $427,719Expenses 2024: $349,431Net Income 2024: $78,2882024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$299,810
Expenses$458,185
Net Income-$158,375
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$314,518
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Serves the blind and print handicapped with a radio reading service to Houston and surrounding areas. Clients are provided radios or can listen via our website. Also provides custom recording service and live audio descriptions.

To enrich the lives of individuals with visual, physical and perceptual disabilities.to enrich the lives of individuals with visual, physical and perceptual disabilities by turning what is seen into what is heard through radio reading services, custom taping, description for the blind, and other audio information systems.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$482,865$563,996▲ $81,131
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$354,751$222,155▼ $132,596
Accounts Receivable$0$30,000▲ $30,000
Inventories for Sale or Use$84,550$27,395▼ $57,155
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$24,995$22,907▼ $2,088
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,407$0▼ $3,407
Total Assets$950,568$866,453▼ $84,115
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,775$0▼ $10,775
Total Liabilities$10,775$0▼ $10,775
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$873,961$792,920▼ $81,041
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$41,752$49,453▲ $7,701
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$24,080$24,080→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$939,793$866,453▼ $73,340
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$950,568$866,453▼ $84,115

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$12,907$202,031-
Land$10,000--
Equipment$0$183,204-
Other Securities$563,996--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$65,832-▲ $7,701-$73,533
2016$42,565-▲ $23,267-$65,832
2015$43,029-▼ $464-$42,565
2014$40,498-▲ $2,531-$43,029
2013$34,003-▲ $6,495-$40,498
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Randy De La GarzaFormer President
Mary JohnstonPresident
Bob GreenstoneTrustee
Cheryl PetersonTrustee
Ellin RoydsTrustee
Michele DoyleTrustee
Richard RuizTrustee
Robert BartlettTrustee
Sarah Sharp LeatherwoodTrustee
Susan RutherfordTrustee
Janet ParisiSecretary
Ray FriersonTreasurer
Janet WalkerVP of Development
Alan HolzbergVP of Outreach
Joe SteinkampVP of Planning
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$301,418
Program Service Revenue
$5,900
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-7,508
All Other Contributions
$201,379
Change in Net Assets
$-158,375

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$299,810
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$376,477
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$676,287
Total Revenue per Form 990
$299,810
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$326,221
Other Expenses$131,964
Total Fundraising Expense$7,685
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$270,184$49,513$6,524$326,221
Insurance$12,854$1,660$237$14,751
Occupancy$10,046$1,674$239$11,959
Office Expenses$9,811$979$140$10,930
All Other Expenses$8,885$437$62$9,384
Fees for Services Accounting$7,384$1,231$176$8,791
Other Expenses$2,439$407$58$2,904
Advertising$2,261$4$1$2,266
Depreciation Depletion$1,754$292$42$2,088
Travel$16$3-$19
Total Functional Expenses$392,855$57,645$7,685$458,185

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$749,627
Expenses per Audited Statements$458,185
Total Expenses per Form 990$458,185
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$291,442
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$14,708
Fundraising Gross Income$7,200
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Tournament$82,833-$2,594-
Clay Shoot$24,065$7,200$12,114$-4,914
Total Events$107,239$7,200$14,708$-7,508
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
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Committee minutes are not formally recorded, but the committee chairman reports on activities and meetings at each monthly executive committe meeting which is recorded.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer of the board prior to filing.”

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

“Compliance is monitored and enforced through annual disclosure forms, informal discussion and review of new contracts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The executive committe recommends compensation for the executive director to the board for approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Taping for the Blind Inc
EIN
74-1698993
Phone
7136222767
Address
3935 ESSEX LANE, HOUSTON, TX 77007
Doing Business As
Sight Into Sound

Signing Officer

Name
Ray C Frierson
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7136222767
Signed
2018-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ray C Frierson
Formed
1967
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
4
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Frierson Sola Simonton & Kutac Pllc
Address
801 TRAVIS ST STE 1900, HOUSTON, TX 77002-5730
Preparer
Ray Frierson Cpacfp
Phone
7136519250
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The intended use of the endowment funds is to further the organization's mission.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0OUR DESCRIPTION FOR THE BLIND SERVICE PROVIDES AUDIO DESCRIPTIONS OF THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO AND LIVE THEATER PERFORMANCES AROUND HOUSTON. IT OFFERS AN AVENUE TO THE ARTS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. TO TAKE PART IN THE SERVICE, THE LISTENER IN THE AUDIENCE IS PROVIDED WITH A SMALL HEADSET WHICH PICKS UP THE SIGNAL BROADCAST BY THE DESCRIBER FROM ANYWHERE IN THE FACILITY. WE COLLABORATE WITH THEATRE UNDER THE STARS, BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA, ALLEY THEATRE, MILLER OUTDOOR THEATER AND AD PLAYERS.
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc0GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INVESTMENT POOL

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$866,453
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$866,453
Revenue
$299,810
Expenses
$458,185
Net income
-$158,375
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.62$0.01$1.61$0.43$0.35$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.00$1.42$0.52$0.34$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.04$1.07$0.33$0.35$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.01$1.23$0.36$0.36$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.00$1.12$0.46$0.35$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.00$0.92$0.35$0.35$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.01$0.80$0.37$0.40$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.00$0.87$0.30$0.46$0.16
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.01$0.94$0.34$0.39$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.00$0.96$0.47$0.41$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.01$0.90$0.34$0.39$0.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.01$0.92$0.43$0.40$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.84$0.00$0.83$0.34
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.76$0.05$0.71$0.97$0.85$0.12