TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC

EIN: 426189594 501(c)(3) Human Services

DUBUQUE, IA

Total Revenue
$328,076
Total Expenses
$393,486
Total Assets
$2,425,150
Net Assets
$1,993,021
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
DEBRA GAGNE
Phone
5635568746
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $328K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $393K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND HELP THEM LIVE INDEPENDENTLY

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,806
Program Service Revenue $3,519
Investment Income $165
Other Revenue $317,586
TOTAL REVENUE $328,076

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $170,163
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $233,040
Other Expenses $223,323
TOTAL EXPENSES $393,486

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $328,076 $335,268 0.0%
Expenses $393,486 $422,008 -0.1%
Net Income $-65,410 $-86,740 -0.2%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
14
Volunteers
12

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
4
$57,538
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIE HOFFMANN DIRECTOR 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON HERRIG DIRECTOR 0.60
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI VARGAS DIRECTOR 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY SAUSER DIRECTOR 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTONIO HAYES DIRECTOR 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIOLET HAVERLAND VICE PRESIDENT 0.40
Officer
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA MEIERS SECRETARY/TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$24,875 $0 $24,875
DEBRA GAGNE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$32,663 $0 $32,663
MIKE GAGNE TREASURER 0.40
Officer
$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 $328,076 $393,486 $2,425,150 $-65,410
2023 $335,268 $422,008 $2,519,154 $-86,740
2022 $393,451 $379,532 $2,630,435 $13,919
2021 $483,530 $388,326 $2,689,834 $95,204
2020 $210,025 $294,960 $2,618,759 $-84,935
2019 $389,984 $381,458 $2,678,609 $8,526
2018 $2,098,793 $386,684 $2,698,746 $1,712,109
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