LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION

EIN: 240795466 501(c)(3)

SCRANTON, PA

Total Revenue
$592,769
Total Expenses
$522,647
Total Assets
$4,153,717
Net Assets
$4,148,545
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1912
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
MARY ANN IEZZI
Phone
5703427613
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION, founded in 1912, is a small nonprofit that reported $593K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $523K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES THE INTERESTS OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THE PREVENTION OF AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT LACKAWANNA AND SUSQUEHANNA COUNTIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $269,758 Revenue: $1,200

CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES: CASEWORKERS REGULARLY VISIT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES ASSISTING WITH; SHOPPING, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, PHARMACY VISITS...

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CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES: CASEWORKERS REGULARLY VISIT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES ASSISTING WITH; SHOPPING, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, PHARMACY VISITS, CORRESPONDENCE, BANKING, MAIL AND BILL PAYING, DOOR-TO-DOOR ESCORT SERVICE, MINI-BUS TRANSPORTATION, REFERRALS FOR ORIENTATION & MOBILITY TRAINING AND TO OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THE LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIVITIES IN DAILY LIVING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN THEIR OPTIMAL PHYSICAL HEALTH AND REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES. A MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS AVAILABLE IN EMAIL, AUDIO, PRINT AND BRAILLE FORMATS TO KEEP CLIENTS ABREAST OF THE LATEST AGENCY HAPPENINGS.VISUAL SUPPORT CENTER: MAGNIFYING DEVICES AND OTHER LOW-VISION AIDS AND HOME CARE EQUIPMENT ARE DISPLAYED FOR DEMONSTRATION TO CLIENTS AND CONSUMERS. COMPUTER INSTRUCTION IN ASSISTIVE SOFTWARE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT FOR LBA CLIENTS.EYE CARE PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO PURCHASE EYE GLASSES FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $50,207

THE RADIO READING SERVICE IS HOSTED DAILY ON RADIO STATION WUSR, 99.5 FM BY LBA'S RADIO PROGRAM MANAGER, ALONG WITH DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. LIVE BROADCASTS, FOR PRINT-HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDE...

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THE RADIO READING SERVICE IS HOSTED DAILY ON RADIO STATION WUSR, 99.5 FM BY LBA'S RADIO PROGRAM MANAGER, ALONG WITH DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. LIVE BROADCASTS, FOR PRINT-HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDE READING LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS, AND COMMUNITY AND AGENCY INFORMATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $156,294

PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS: PREVENTION SPECIALISTS CONDUCT VISION SCREENINGS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS CENTERED ON SAFETY THROUGHOUT LACKAWANNA AND SUSQUEHANNA COUNTIES. THE LBA ALSO...

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PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS: PREVENTION SPECIALISTS CONDUCT VISION SCREENINGS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS CENTERED ON SAFETY THROUGHOUT LACKAWANNA AND SUSQUEHANNA COUNTIES. THE LBA ALSO OFFERS ADULT VISION SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT SENIOR CENTERS, CIVIC CLUBS, HEALTH FAIRS, AND INDUSTRIAL SITES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $386,166
Program Service Revenue $1,200
Investment Income $203,464
Other Revenue $1,939
TOTAL REVENUE $592,769

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $312,711
Fundraising Expenses $18,360
Program Expenses $476,259
Other Expenses $209,936
TOTAL EXPENSES $522,647

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $592,769 $528,701 +0.1%
Expenses $522,647 $479,938 +0.1%
Net Income $70,122 $48,763 +0.4%
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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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
8
Volunteers
100

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
6
$108,166
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARTIN MCKEEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON BORGIA DIRECTOR TO 6/2025 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE BLONDEK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASU ARCHARYA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA THOMAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUISE FRYE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERARD CHAMPI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA DEPETERS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS DONOHUE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEIGH FENNIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT GEBERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN HINDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR WILLIAM JORDAN JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS KELLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA KIRTLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ATTY JEROME MUSHENO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK PARISE TREASURER FROM 2/2025 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY PRONKO VICE-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN RUDIS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ATTY HOWARD SPIZER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH BARRASSE TREASURER TO 1/2025 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ANN IEZZI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$83,435 $24,731 $108,166
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 $592,769 $522,647 $4,153,717 $70,122
2024 $528,701 $479,938 $3,952,644 $48,763
2023 $462,726 $513,916 $3,610,745 $-51,190
2022 $439,156 $419,962 $3,476,509 $19,194
2021 $431,667 $373,579 $3,782,858 $58,088
2020 $382,127 $383,998 $3,386,813 $-1,871
2019 $413,113 $379,832 $3,361,640 $33,281
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