AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND ENTERPRISES AND SERVICES INC

EIN: 411332199 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

BROOKLYN CENTER, MN

Total Revenue
$1,579,143
Total Expenses
$1,067,750
Total Assets
$1,875,559
Net Assets
$1,536,166
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
TIMOTHY SCOTT THORNHILL
Phone
6123323242
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND ENTERPRISES AND SERVICES INC, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $511K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE BY SUPPORTING AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (ACB)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,022,752 Revenue: $-5,580

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES RETAIL THRIFT STORES THAT SELL MERCHANDISE PRINCIPALLY DONATED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PROFITS GENERATED BY THE THRIFT STORES, IF ANY, CONTRIBUTE TO THE GENERAL UNRESTRICTED...

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES RETAIL THRIFT STORES THAT SELL MERCHANDISE PRINCIPALLY DONATED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PROFITS GENERATED BY THE THRIFT STORES, IF ANY, CONTRIBUTE TO THE GENERAL UNRESTRICTED FUNDS OF ACB.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,584,723
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-5,580
TOTAL REVENUE $1,579,143

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $594,340
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,022,752
Other Expenses $473,410
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,067,750

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,579,143 $1,341,938 +0.2%
Expenses $1,067,750 $958,448 +0.1%
Net Income $511,393 $383,490 +0.3%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
45
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
5
$310,269
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL GARRETT CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF THOM VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID TROTT SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE HOLLIDAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY PACHECO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM CHARLSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY MARKS BECKER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 5.00
Officer
$13,916 $32,927 $148,027
TIMOTHY SCOTT THORNHILL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$0 $6,098 $162,242
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 $1,579,143 $1,067,750 $1,875,559 $511,393
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,139,957 $859,284 $1,022,068 $280,673
2022 $1,221,541 $806,020 $476,346 $415,521
2021 $1,106,698 $738,221 $221,780 $368,477
2020 $800,894 $740,509 $212,620 $60,385
2019 $1,166,923 $828,219 $139,651 $338,704
2018 $1,046,105 $824,501 $102,716 $221,604
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