PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1936

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL ZAKEN

Phone

7179209999

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, founded in 1936, is a micro nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $70K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 122% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $1.0M represent 176 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISION IMPAIRED, AND TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Revenue: $6,085

DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO THE BLIND VIA MEMBER SERVICES: PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO 600 MEMBERS. AWARENESS SPREAD TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION ON FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION AND...

DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO THE BLIND VIA MEMBER SERVICES: PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO 600 MEMBERS. AWARENESS SPREAD TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION ON FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING THE BLIND.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,162

Program Service Revenue $6,085

Investment Income $30,027

Other Revenue $21,079

TOTAL REVENUE $70,353

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $35,081

Fundraising Expenses $12,248

Program Expenses $36,631

Other Expenses $35,302

TOTAL EXPENSES $70,383

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$70,353	$31,628	+1.2%
Expenses	$70,383	$15,760	+3.5%
Net Income	$-30	$15,868	-1.0%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JACQUELINE WISSINGER	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN LICHTENFELS	PAST PRESIDE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL ZAKEN	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE HUNSINGER	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY ANN GRIGNON	VICE PRESIDE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBBIE HILL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSEMARY MARTIN	2ND VICE PRE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM GRIGNON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB SHINGLETON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD DUNN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE HOLLIDAY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG HUNSINGER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY MARSIGLIA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER SIMMONS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$70,353	$70,383	$1,032,576	$-30
2022	$31,628	$49,764	$1,096,291	$-18,136
2021	$137,082	$85,798	$1,264,296	$51,284
2020	$78,408	$86,275	$1,241,937	$-7,867
2019	$6,074	$89,821	$1,098,888	$-83,747
2018	$69,419	$96,501	$944,149	$-27,082