BLINDNESS-LEARNING IN NEW DIMENSIONS INC

EIN: 363518140 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

Minneapolis, MN

Total Revenue
$1,086,247
Total Expenses
$1,517,337
Total Assets
$1,080,686
Net Assets
$889,580
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Jennifer Kennedy
Phone
6128720100
Tax Period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

BLINDNESS-LEARNING IN NEW DIMENSIONS INC, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 40% operating deficit.

Mission

BLIND, Inc. was founded by blind Minnesotans who believe that, given the proper training and opportunity, blind people can lead normal, independent, and fulfilled lives. We believe that blindness is respectable and that with proper training, the average blind person can succeed in his or her chosen field and personal endeavors. We are affiliated with the National Federation of the Blind, which believes that blind people are seeking the same goals as all Americans: independence, self-sufficiency, and satisfying and gainful employment. Blind, Inc. offers orientation-to-blindness training programs with a positive consumer-oriented approach. We have based our programs on a wellness model. We assume that a person, blind or sighted, has dignity and is capable of making competent decisions. We encourage our students to believe in themselves and in their ability to live meaningful and productive lives.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $810,030 Revenue: $897,834

Adjustment to Blindness is geared toward adults who want to gain the skills and confidence they need to continue in their present line of work, continue their education, or begin a new career.

Program 2
Expenses: $224,768 Revenue: $106,032

Residential training, an option for persons enrolled full time in the Adjustment to Blindness and Post-secondary Readiness & Empowerment (PREP) programs, provides experience living independently...

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Residential training, an option for persons enrolled full time in the Adjustment to Blindness and Post-secondary Readiness & Empowerment (PREP) programs, provides experience living independently, peer support, and on-site training in home management skills.

Program 3
Expenses: $78,252 Revenue: $0

The Buddy Program teaches children ages 9 to 13 that being blind is OK and they can have as much fun as anybody else. PREP is a summer program benefiting high school and college students. It teaches...

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The Buddy Program teaches children ages 9 to 13 that being blind is OK and they can have as much fun as anybody else. PREP is a summer program benefiting high school and college students. It teaches teenagers to learn the skills they need to keep up with their peers and prepares them to attend college or join the workforce. Transition: Employment, Advocacy, Mentoring and Skills (TEAMS) is a transition program for blind high school students ages 14 to 21. It provides students with instruction in the skills of blindness to enable them to reach their personal, academic and scholastic goals. Students work with successful blind, adult role models while interacting with blind peers in educational, recreational and social settings. The Transition Trail Outreach Program is designed to reach students and families who reside outside the metro area by bringing transition themed programming to different areas in the state. Students, families and professionals are welcome to join our mobile learning community as we provide hands-on transition instruction and activities designed to increase student independence and enhance self-confidence.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $76,605
Program Service Revenue $1,000,961
Investment Income $3,558
Other Revenue $5,123
TOTAL REVENUE $1,086,247

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $722,828
Fundraising Expenses $46,175
Program Expenses $1,113,050
Other Expenses $783,083
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,517,337

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $1,086,247 $1,622,923 -0.3%
Expenses $1,517,337 $1,307,677 +0.2%
Net Income $-431,090 $315,246 -2.4%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
19
Volunteers
25

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
$78,198
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jennifer Kennedy Executive Director 40
Officer
$66,698 $11,500 $78,198
Kimsan T Rupp Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Stilson Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shawn Callaway Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Dunnam President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Strunk Vice-President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathryn Webster Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Candice Chapman Secretary 1
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
2022 $1,086,247 $1,517,337 $1,080,686 $-431,090
2021 $1,622,923 $1,307,677 $1,379,551 $315,246
2020 $1,008,899 $1,270,619 $1,207,762 $-261,720
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