ARIZONA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

EIN: 311605749 501(c)(3) Employment

PHOENIX, AZ

Total Revenue
$11,906,524
Total Expenses
$9,960,308
Total Assets
$26,511,979
Net Assets
$19,461,805
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1952
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
CHRIS LAFOLLETTE
Phone
6232337900
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

ARIZONA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, founded in 1952, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $11.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $1.9M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND TO PURSUE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL THROUGH CREATING, SUSTAINING AND IMPROVING EMPLOYMENT WHILE PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY GOODS AND SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,960,312 Revenue: $8,489,139

DISTRIBUTION- PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO FORTY-FIVE BLIND/VISUALLY-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS IN DISTRIBUTION AND WAREHOUSING WHILE SUPPORTING ALL BRANCHES OF OUR MILITARY. CONSISTENTLY RECEIVE...

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DISTRIBUTION- PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO FORTY-FIVE BLIND/VISUALLY-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS IN DISTRIBUTION AND WAREHOUSING WHILE SUPPORTING ALL BRANCHES OF OUR MILITARY. CONSISTENTLY RECEIVE CPARS RATINGS OF "EXCEPTIONAL" FOR OUR INVENTORY CONTROL, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ON-TIME DELIVERY.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,673,551 Revenue: $2,551,269

BASE SUPPLY STORES - PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO SEVEN BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT WHILE SUPPORTING OUR WAR FIGHTERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $258,754 Revenue: $561,638

DOCUMENT IMAGING - PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO THREE BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN CONVERTING PAPER DOCUMENTS TO ELECTRONIC. ALSO PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO FOUR BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN...

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DOCUMENT IMAGING - PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO THREE BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN CONVERTING PAPER DOCUMENTS TO ELECTRONIC. ALSO PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO FOUR BLIND INDIVIDUALS IN ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING POSITIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $78,255
Program Service Revenue $9,050,777
Investment Income $241,763
Other Revenue $2,535,729
TOTAL REVENUE $11,906,524

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,412,305
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $7,892,617
Other Expenses $3,548,003
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,960,308

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $11,906,524 $12,180,276 0.0%
Expenses $9,960,308 $9,609,225 +0.0%
Net Income $1,946,216 $2,571,051 -0.2%
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
8
Independent Members
5
Employees
115
Volunteers
5

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
5
$622,287
Total Directors
8
$622,287
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRIS LAFOLLETTE PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$260,410 $30,373 $290,783
LORRAINE HUDSPETH VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER 40.00
Officer Director
$136,440 $17,327 $153,767
LARRY MANN VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$158,900 $18,837 $177,737
GREG KOLTON CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH O'BRIEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD MONACO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HUTT VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY WARD DIRECTOR 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 $11,906,524 $9,960,308 $26,511,979 $1,946,216
2023 $12,180,276 $9,609,225 $26,084,902 $2,571,051
2022 $10,740,862 $9,341,684 $17,479,665 $1,399,178
2021 $11,232,717 $8,699,543 $15,708,519 $2,533,174
2020 $10,375,213 $9,312,681 $14,075,930 $1,062,532
2019 $9,893,687 $8,914,331 $11,734,443 $979,356
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