CHICAGO, IL
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)BLIND SERVICE ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1930, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $543K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $876K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 61% operating deficit.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE CHICAGO AREA. IT PROVIDES READING AND RECORDING SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO ITS CLIENTS, IN ADDITION TO A NUMBER OF OTHER SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR EDUCATION, RECREATIONAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS.
READING AND RECORDING:THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE READING AND RECORDING OF MATERIAL SO THAT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE WHETHER...
READING AND RECORDING:THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE READING AND RECORDING OF MATERIAL SO THAT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE WHETHER AT SCHOOL, ON THE JOB OR IN THEIR HOME.
PATHWAYS (YOUTH PROGRAM):THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND STUDENTS WITH MENTORING, ACADEMIC TRACK COACHING, COLLEGE READINESS, COMPUTER TRAINING, A QUARTERLY...
PATHWAYS (YOUTH PROGRAM):THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND STUDENTS WITH MENTORING, ACADEMIC TRACK COACHING, COLLEGE READINESS, COMPUTER TRAINING, A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER AND A 6-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM CALLED PATHWAYS. THE PURPOSE OF PATHWAYS IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AS THESE YOUNG PEOPLE REACH ADULTHOOD. THEY ARE TAUGHT DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ACTIVITIES AND LEARN CANE TRAVEL AS THEY VISIT VARIOUS CULTURAL SITES IN THE CITY. BSA ALSO PROVIDES GLASSES AND VISION AIDS TO THOSE IN NEED AND GRANTS $30,000 YEARLY IN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO LEGALLY BLIND COLLEGE, GRADUATE AND VOCATIONAL STUDENTS.
SUPPORT SERVICES:THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, RECREATION AND SUPPORT TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS. THERE ARE FOUR SEPARATE SUPPORT GROUPS THAT INDIVIDUALS ATTEND ON A...
SUPPORT SERVICES:THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, RECREATION AND SUPPORT TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS. THERE ARE FOUR SEPARATE SUPPORT GROUPS THAT INDIVIDUALS ATTEND ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THE PURPOSE IS TO OFFER SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO ARE TRYING TO ADJUST TO THEIR EYE CONDITION. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS ARE HELD ONE TO TWO TIMES PER MONTH IN ORDER TO OFFER INFORMATION TO HELP BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE BETTER ADAPT TO THEIR CONDITION. IN ADDITION, BSA SUPPORTS THEIR CLIENTS WITH VARIOUS CLUBS AND SOCIAL EVENTS THAT HELP THEM TO REMAIN ACTIVE. BSA ALSO PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE BRAILLE LESSONS AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2022 | 2021 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $542,514 | $818,839 | -0.3% |
| Expenses | $875,736 | $665,197 | +0.3% |
| Net Income | $-333,222 | $153,642 | -3.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| LYLE HAMRICK HARLOW | PRESIDENT | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P CASEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS J LOFTUS | SECRETARY | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN POWEN | TREASURER | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MATTHEW GIFFORD | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL MATTER | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MUNOZ | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| YAN ZONG | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CAROL MENNER | PAST PRESIDENT | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA STOKES-GRAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
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$86,529 | $0 | $86,529 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $542,514 | $875,736 | $12,003,833 | $-333,222 |
| 2023 | $542,514 | $875,736 | $12,003,833 | $-333,222 |
| 2023 | $463,722 | $724,537 | $12,596,378 | $-260,815 |
| 2023 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2022 | $818,839 | $665,197 | $11,989,714 | $153,642 |
| 2021 | $933,337 | $521,450 | $13,073,740 | $411,887 |
| 2020 | $916,949 | $581,893 | $10,420,400 | $335,056 |
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