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Visual Aid Volunteers Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 75-6039971

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Aug 01, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.VAVTX.ORG

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617 W State StreetGarland, TX 75040

(972) 272-1615

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.02x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

75th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

48th percentile

$50,726

Higher top officer pay than 48% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

88th percentile

41%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

125%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

$1,003,922

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$987,739

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$16,183

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

$1,307,323

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$1,017,646

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$289,677

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2024: $1,003,922Liabilities 2024: $16,183Net Assets 2024: $987,7392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,003,922
Liabilities$16,183
Net Assets$987,739
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2024: $1,307,323Expenses 2024: $1,017,646Net Income 2024: $289,6772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,307,323
Expenses$1,017,646
Net Income$289,677
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,307,323
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Visual aid volunteers, inc is a non-profit braille production center, located in garland, texas serving clients throughout the united states.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$381,492$558,466▲ $176,974
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$317,131$328,508▲ $11,377
Accounts Receivable$10,920$111,111▲ $100,191
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,528$4,550▲ $1,022
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,256$1,287▲ $31
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$714,327$1,003,922▲ $289,595
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,265$16,183▼ $82
Total Liabilities$16,265$16,183▼ $82
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$698,062$987,739▲ $289,677
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$698,062$987,739▲ $289,677
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$714,327$1,003,922▲ $289,595

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,287$93,962$95,249
Other Land Buildings-$68,484$68,484
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay48th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rhesa HigginsExecutive DirectorFT$46,704$4,022$50,726

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Suzanne DefordPresident
Dana CooperVice President
Doris DillonDirector
Joe DentonDirector
Julie GloverDirector
Karen HattenDirector
Tammy SidlerSecretary
Gary KingTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$99,817
Program Service Revenue
$1,186,807
Investment Income
$20,699
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$99,817
Change in Net Assets
$289,677
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$664,804
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$352,842
Total Fundraising Expense$3,695
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other-$574,427-$574,427
Other Salaries and Wages$217,097$15,569$2,823$235,489
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$43,117$7,609-$50,726
Other Employee Benefits$30,896$2,716$340$33,952
Payroll Taxes$24,736$2,175$272$27,183
Occupancy$24,222$2,756-$26,978
Office Expenses$16,972$4,243-$21,215
Information Technology-$7,600-$7,600
Insurance$4,902$1,226-$6,128
Pension Plan Contributions$5,239$158$95$5,492
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,950-$4,950
Other Expenses$3,047$762$165$3,809
Travel$1,656--$1,656
Depreciation Depletion$1,421$158-$1,579
Total Functional Expenses$388,120$625,831$3,695$1,017,646
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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

“The draft form 990 will be submitted to the nine member governing board for review and approval before being signed by the executive director and returned to the preparer for filing.”

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

“Annual reviews are conducted by the board of directors. Salary recommendations are submitted by the compensation committee to the board of directors. The board of directors modifies, if necessary for approval. If no modification is required, recommendation is approved as is.”

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

“Annual reviews are conducted by the board of directors. Salary recommendations are submitted by the compensation committee to the board of directors. The board of directors modifies, if necessary for approval. If no modification is required, recommendation is approved as is.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Financial documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Visual Aid Volunteers Inc
EIN
75-6039971
Phone
9722721615
Address
617 W STATE STREET, GARLAND, TX 75040

Signing Officer

Name
Suzanne Deford
Title
President
Signed
2025-08-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Suzanne Deford
Formed
1960
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Address
200 E Front St Suite 200, Arlington, TX 76011
Preparer
Carroll Elizabeth Arnott
Phone
8176498083
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE DRAFT FORM 990 WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE NINE MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE BEING SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND RETURNED TO THE PREPARER FOR FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ANNUAL REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE SUBMITTED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MODIFIES, IF NECESSARY FOR APPROVAL. IF NO MODIFICATION IS REQUIRED, RECOMMENDATION IS APPROVED AS IS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,003,922
Liabilities
$16,183
Net assets
$987,739
Revenue
$1,307,323
Expenses
$1,017,646
Net income
$289,677
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.02$0.99$1.31$1.02$0.29