Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County

EIN: 237221588 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

Pacific Grove, CA

Total Revenue
$1,662,712
Total Expenses
$818,879
Total Assets
$4,926,710
Net Assets
$4,926,826
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
8316493505
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 146% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $844K, a strong 51% operating margin.

Mission

To empower the blind and visually impaired toward independent living through responsive education, support services and skills training.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $706,458

LOW VISION CLINIC - We have an optometrist who specializes in low vision. He provides a comprehensive low vision exam and evaluation. Recommendations and prescriptions are provided for appropriate...

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LOW VISION CLINIC - We have an optometrist who specializes in low vision. He provides a comprehensive low vision exam and evaluation. Recommendations and prescriptions are provided for appropriate optical aids and devices that will make the best use of the individual's functional vision. Demonstration and loans of items are offered, as well as demonstration of assistive technologuy. Our Low Vision Specialists works in conjuction to the clinic and is available for training in the use of magnification systems and devices, as well as talking computer software. Lighting and glare control recommendations are also made.SUPPORT SERVICES - BVIC provides information and referral to resources that assist people who are visually impaired. It offers a weekly socialization program (luncheon, ceramics/crafts class) which also serves as peer support. Its peer support groups promote shared practical advice and information to cope with vision loss. A weekly art class is also offered.REHABILITATION SERVICES - Services are provided in a client's every day surroundings of home and community settings by experienced professionals. These services help a client adapt to the loss of sight and consist of orientation & mobility, independent living skills and the use of optical and non-optical aids and devices. orientation and mobility teaches people to travel safely with a cane, sighted guide or dog. Independent living skills teach alternative methods of doing every day tasks.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $325,359
Program Service Revenue $241,551
Investment Income $1,061,888
Other Revenue $33,914
TOTAL REVENUE $1,662,712

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $394,840
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $706,458
Other Expenses $424,039
TOTAL EXPENSES $818,879

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,662,712 $676,783 +1.5%
Expenses $818,879 $770,658 +0.1%
Net Income $843,833 $-93,875 -10.0%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
7
Volunteers
42

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
4
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dr Celia Barberena Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jen Canfield Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randy Henson Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Collins Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sylvia Gardner Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Shuman Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Ken Hunter Vice President 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Alissa Whittle Treasurer 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Arleen Hardenstein Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Tom Gardner President 5.00
Officer
$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 $1,662,712 $818,879 $4,926,710 $843,833
2023 $676,783 $770,658 $4,205,438 $-93,875
2022 $387,906 $1,689,552 $4,382,143 $-1,301,646
2021 $1,032,715 $692,206 $5,641,343 $340,509
2020 $1,116,356 $630,158 $5,455,351 $486,198
2019 $1,742,549 $698,706 $5,055,023 $1,043,843
2019 $1,891,656 $698,706 $5,055,023 $1,192,950
2018 $524,142 $543,028 $4,006,457 $-18,886
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