HORIZONS FOR THE BLIND

EIN: 362915239 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL

Total Revenue
$3,141,887
Total Expenses
$1,943,124
Total Assets
$7,201,566
Net Assets
$7,122,237
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
KEITH MYERS
Phone
8154448800
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HORIZONS FOR THE BLIND, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

ASSISTANCE TO VISUALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS, INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY BY PROVIDING BRAILLE AND LARGE PRINT TRANSCRIPTION AND LOCAL GROUP ACTIVITIES.SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE TO VISUALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS, INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY, BY PROVIDING BRAILLE AND LARGE PRINT TRANSCRIPTION, AND LOCAL GROUP ACTIVITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,808,972 Revenue: $2,949,475

TRANSCRIPTION PROGRAM-PROVIDE BRAILLE AND LARGE PRINT TRANSCRIPTIONS TO AND FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED CONSUMERS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION TO THE...

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TRANSCRIPTION PROGRAM-PROVIDE BRAILLE AND LARGE PRINT TRANSCRIPTIONS TO AND FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED CONSUMERS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION TO THE VISUALLY HANDICAPPED, WHICH COMPRISE THE MAJORITY OF THE STAFF.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $61,377
Program Service Revenue $2,949,475
Investment Income $131,132
Other Revenue $-97
TOTAL REVENUE $3,141,887

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $793,232
Fundraising Expenses $13,383
Program Expenses $1,808,972
Other Expenses $1,149,892
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,943,124

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,141,887 $2,394,550 +0.3%
Expenses $1,943,124 $1,691,838 +0.1%
Net Income $1,198,763 $702,712 +0.7%
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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
21
Volunteers
6

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
3
$98,336
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN FREDRICKSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE KARABA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MEYER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL RINK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN HUTCHINGS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF T THORSEN VP/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH MYERS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$98,336 $0 $98,336
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 $3,141,887 $1,943,124 $7,201,566 $1,198,763
2024 $2,394,550 $1,691,838 $5,828,607 $702,712
2023 $2,431,733 $1,527,506 $5,115,136 $904,227
2022 $1,915,798 $1,384,151 $4,824,382 $531,647
2021 $2,299,343 $1,420,945 $4,367,983 $878,398
2020 $1,731,820 $1,405,386 $3,417,644 $326,434
2019 $2,030,241 $1,763,139 $3,174,151 $267,102
2018 $2,160,523 $1,868,082 $2,991,326 $292,441
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