BLINDNESSS SUPPORT SERVICES INC

EIN: 330494002 501(c)(3) Unknown

Riverside, CA

Total Revenue
$2,875,013
Total Expenses
$2,652,127
Total Assets
$1,645,642
Net Assets
$1,402,122
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PETER BENAVIDEZ
Phone
9513419244
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BLINDNESSS SUPPORT SERVICES INC, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.7M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE INDEPENDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, DAILY LIVING SKILLS INSTRUCTION, COUNSELING, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,484,736

BLINDNESS SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. SERVICES INCLUDED ORIENTATION AND...

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BLINDNESS SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. SERVICES INCLUDED ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TRAINING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS EXPERIENCING VISION LOSS IN RIVERSIDE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES. SERVICES INCLUDED ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, ADAPTIVE DAILY LIVING SKILLS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO HELP CLIENTS MAINTAIN SAFE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED EARLY INTERVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROGRAMS HELPED PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,873,064
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,949
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,875,013

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,852,278
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,484,736
Other Expenses $799,849
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,652,127

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,875,013 $2,182,682 +0.3%
Expenses $2,652,127 $2,030,102 +0.3%
Net Income $222,886 $152,580 +0.5%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
38
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
6
$133,557
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
1
$133,557
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER BENAVIDEZ CEO 40.00
Officer Key Emp
$133,557 $0 $133,557
LEON MCNAUGHT CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCE WITHERSPOON MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY SMITH MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANTIAGO FUNES STUDENT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PRISCILLA OCHOA STUDENT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YVONNE ROCA-HOLSTEIN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELODY AMARAL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT TIJERINA VICE CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Officer 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
2025 $2,875,013 $2,652,127 $1,645,642 $222,886
2024 $2,182,682 $2,030,102 $1,399,250 $152,580
2023 $1,557,116 $1,593,998 $1,208,027 $-36,882
2022 $1,302,156 $1,113,932 $1,229,318 $188,224
2022 $1,302,156 $1,118,441 $1,224,809 $183,715
2021 $1,126,389 $1,039,951 $1,144,275 $86,438
2020 $1,261,496 $1,130,077 $1,140,998 $131,419
2019 $1,266,409 $1,189,203 $956,505 $77,206
2018 $1,291,838 $1,153,691 $898,857 $138,147
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