AKRON BLIND CENTER & WORKSHOP INC

EIN: 340742708 501(c)(3)

AKRON, OH

Total Revenue
$108,365
Total Expenses
$164,110
Total Assets
$1,996,234
Net Assets
$1,971,692
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
SCOTT REISBERG
Phone
3302532555
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AKRON BLIND CENTER & WORKSHOP INC, founded in 1948, is a small nonprofit that reported $108K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $164K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 51% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BE A BEACON FOR THE VISUALLY CHALLENGED THROUGH RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, AND CLASSES, AND TO ENRICH EDUCATIONAL, LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE SKILLS TRAINING, VOLUNTEERISM, EMPLOYMENT, EQUALITY, AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $109,235 Revenue: $19,143

THE AKRON BLIND CENTER HAS MANY YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR LOW VISION AND BLIND CHILDREN.WE OFFER A BRAILLE BRIDGE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE OVER THE SUMMER. WE ALSO SPONSOR KIDS TO ATTEND A SUMMER CAMP...

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THE AKRON BLIND CENTER HAS MANY YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR LOW VISION AND BLIND CHILDREN.WE OFFER A BRAILLE BRIDGE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE OVER THE SUMMER. WE ALSO SPONSOR KIDS TO ATTEND A SUMMER CAMP FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. WE HAVE A SOCIAL PROGRAM SO THEY CAN BE WITH LIKE- CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS AND PARENTS CAN NETWORK TO KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE. A BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES MATERIALS AND RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN. A SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY ACCORDING TO IMPAIRMENT NEEDS. WE HAVE A MENTOR PROGRAM WHICH INVOLVES A YOUTH OR RECENTLY SIGHT IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL BEING PAIRED WITH A NON-SIGHTED MEMBER TO LEARN THE ROPES AND HAVE SUPPORT. OUR MOTTO IS WE CAN AND WE WILL. THE AKRON BLIND CENTER HAS ADULT CLASSES DURING THE WEEK. CLASSES INCLUDE BRAILLE, COMPUTER (WITH SCREEN READING PROGRAMS), KEYBOARD AND BRAILLE TYPING TRAINING, WELLNESS, EXERCISE, CRAFTING, CURRENT EVENTS, SUPPORT/ FOCUS GROUPS, SKILLS TRAINING, MUSIC CLASSES AND MUCH MORE WE CURRENTLY OFFER 25 CLASSES OVER THE COURSE OF TUESDAY, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $86,329
Program Service Revenue $19,433
Investment Income $544
Other Revenue $2,059
TOTAL REVENUE $108,365

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $74,672
Fundraising Expenses $5,495
Program Expenses $109,235
Other Expenses $89,438
TOTAL EXPENSES $164,110

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $108,365 $141,010 -0.2%
Expenses $164,110 $132,736 +0.2%
Net Income $-55,745 $8,274 -7.7%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
40

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
$69,250
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT REISBERG EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$69,250 $0 $69,250
BRIAN BANKS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENORA DENT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN DOBENS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PASTOR KEVIN GOODE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN COLVIN III TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARLENE IRVINE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PIERRE IRVING CHAIR OF THE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
QUINTELLA WALTERS VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGIA WILLIAMSON TRUSTEE 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 $108,365 $164,110 $1,996,234 $-55,745
2022 $141,010 $132,736 $1,841,470 $8,274
2021 $139,522 $130,467 $2,160,337 $9,055
2020 $119,840 $129,998 $2,052,055 $-10,158
2019 $127,497 $114,012 $1,938,203 $13,485
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