PENNA ASSOC FOR THE BLIND

EIN: 231403149 501(c)(3)

Coatesville, PA

Total Revenue
$132,275
Total Expenses
$217,754
Total Assets
$417,112
Net Assets
$347,609
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1952
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
Tracey Melia
Phone
6103842767
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PENNA ASSOC FOR THE BLIND, founded in 1952, is a small nonprofit that reported $132K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $218K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 65% operating deficit.

Mission

1. To prevent blindness and vision impairment where possible through public education. 2. To improve the quality of life for those experiencing blindness or vision loss through direct service or referral. CCABVI operates a fabricating shop employing visually impaired as well as provides counseling and referral services.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $84,364 Revenue: $42,981

Operation of a textile cut and assembly shop for the employment of the blind or visually impaired. 11 such persons were employed on at least a part time basis during 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $84,127 Revenue: $48,665

Visitation and outreach services. During 2025, the direct contact data base consisted of 480 active individuals.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $82,902
Program Service Revenue $4,920
Investment Income $44,453
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $132,275

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $131,125
Fundraising Expenses $8,268
Program Expenses $168,491
Other Expenses $86,629
TOTAL EXPENSES $217,754

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $132,275 $169,046 -0.2%
Expenses $217,754 $215,245 +0.0%
Net Income $-85,479 $-46,199 +0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
2
Employees
10
Volunteers
20

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
2
$20,340
Total Directors
4
$20,340
Key Employees
2
$20,340
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tracey Melia President, Exec Dir. 35.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$12,600 $0 $12,600
Robert Sparr Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Steeves Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Handzel Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$7,740 $0 $7,740
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 $132,275 $217,754 $417,112 $-85,479
2024 $169,046 $215,245 $416,744 $-46,199
2023 $230,791 $167,611 $457,573 $63,180
2022 $230,391 $241,519 $421,970 $-11,128
2021 $287,640 $252,918 $406,103 $34,722
2020 $242,543 $181,886 $392,899 $60,657
2019 $141,059 $233,124 $314,944 $-92,065
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