VIA VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1908

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL HILL

Phone

7168821025

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

VIA VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT, founded in 1908, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $16.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $2.5M, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION IMPAIRMENTS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,839,406 Revenue: $6,755,327

LIGHT MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING: WE OPERATE A MARKET COMPETITIVE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND IN A COMMUNITY AND...

LIGHT MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING: WE OPERATE A MARKET COMPETITIVE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND IN A COMMUNITY AND MARKET-COMPETITIVE SETTING. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS WE SELL, WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTE MERCHANDISE TO GOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS THAT ARE PRODUCED, ASSEMBLED OR PACKAGED BY PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PROVIDED WITH MARKET COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UPWARD MOBILITY.

Program 2

Expenses: $3,737,856 Revenue: $2,731,486

SWITCHBOARDS & CONTACT CENTER: WE OPERATE A MARKET COMPETITIVE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS WE OPERATE...

SWITCHBOARDS & CONTACT CENTER: WE OPERATE A MARKET COMPETITIVE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS WE OPERATE CONTACT CENTER AND SWITCHBOARD SERVICE FOR NUMEROUS FEDERAL, STATE, MUNICIPAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS PROVIDING SERVICES 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. SERVICES INCLUDE 211, THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE INFORMATION REFERRAL HELP LINE AND RESOURCE DATABASE FOR THE 8 COUNTIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK; NIAGARA COUNTY 311 SERVICE; SWITCHBOARD OPERATIONS AT THE VA MEDICAL CENTERS IN BUFFALO, NY AND ERIE, PA; UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SWITCHBOARD SERVICES; INTAKE FOR EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES; HOUSING PLACEMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS; AND MANY OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFERINGS. OVER 75% OF THE STAFF IS BLIND OR PHYSICALLY DISABLED AND COMPENSATED WITH COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,595,331 Revenue: $994,122

VISION REHABILITATION: AGENCY PROGRAMS PROVIDE VISION REHABILITATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE 8 COUNTIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES FROM...

VISION REHABILITATION: AGENCY PROGRAMS PROVIDE VISION REHABILITATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE 8 COUNTIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES FROM BIRTH TO THE ELDERLY THAT FOCUS ON EARLY INTERVENTION, PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL-AGED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS IN THE HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY; ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY (WHITE CANE TRAVEL); SOCIAL WORK AND ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS COUNSELING; VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT; LOW VISION EXAMS AND INSTRUCTION IN THE USE OF ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY THAT ASSIST WITH MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE. WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 1500 CLIENTS ANNUALLY.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,647,040

Program Service Revenue $11,841,422

Investment Income $381,306

Other Revenue $167,406

TOTAL REVENUE $16,037,174

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,036,668

Fundraising Expenses $400,477

Program Expenses $12,565,970

Other Expenses $7,516,032

TOTAL EXPENSES $13,552,700

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$16,037,174	$13,894,593	+0.2%
Expenses	$13,552,700	$13,761,578	0.0%
Net Income	$2,484,474	$133,015	+17.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

193

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$712,464

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARTHA LAMPARELLI	CHAIRPERSON	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN KREMER	VICE CHAIRPERSON	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAI AGRO	SECRETARY	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA M KIRISITS	TREASURER	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN EBERL	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN SULLIVAN	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOU NUCHERENO	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA KEITH	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL LEE	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILLIP CATANESE	PAST CHAIRPERSON	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN FISHER	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA SIEMINSKI	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN CARDARELLA	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN V CROSS	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
TESSA R SCOTT	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARYL SPRINGER	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOMINIC SECCHIAROLI	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON T DANIELS	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS MCCOY	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE BEDARD	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL LEAVELL	MEMBER	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCA TRINCIA	CFO	37.00	Officer	$100,122	$5,587	$105,709
GREG LOSI	COO	37.00	Officer	$102,402	$0	$102,402
RAY LUDWIG	VICE PRESIDENT	37.50	Officer	$121,553	$0	$121,553
RENEE DEFLAVIO	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT	37.00	Officer	$124,744	$0	$124,744
TAMARA OWEN	PRESIDENT / CEO (THROUGH MAY 2023)	37.00	Officer	$233,435	$24,621	$258,056
MICHAEL HILL	CEO (FROM JUNE 2023)	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAMES SIMMONS DDO	OPTOMETRIST	40.00	Highest	$109,679	$11,709	$121,388

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$16,037,174	$13,552,700	$20,176,441	$2,484,474
2023	$13,894,593	$13,761,578	$16,991,708	$133,015
2022	$14,987,718	$13,271,896	$14,312,562	$1,715,822
2021	$15,942,685	$15,100,057	$15,368,765	$842,628
2019	$9,924,189	$8,722,167	$15,089,319	$1,202,022
2018	$7,957,344	$8,033,991	$13,442,671	$-76,647