ASSN FOR EDUCATION AND REHABILITAT… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LEE SONNENBERG

Phone

7036714500

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ASSN FOR EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $551K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $698K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (AER) IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF RENDERING ALL POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE TO THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK IN ALL PHASES OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. AER PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, IS AN ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES WHICH BENEFIT PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND PROVIDES A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE PROMOTION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR BLIND CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $290,335 Revenue: $413,648

MEMBER ACTIVITIES - CONFERENCES, PUBLICATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION SERVICES AFFECTING PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY...

Program 2

Expenses: $4,122

MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES - PUBLIC EDUCATION ADVOCACY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE ON PROGRAMS AFFECTING PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Program 3

Expenses: $70,058 Revenue: $66,410

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - CONFERENCES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $40,798

Program Service Revenue $498,152

Investment Income $8,405

Other Revenue $3,975

TOTAL REVENUE $551,330

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $356,078

Fundraising Expenses $3,624

Program Expenses $364,515

Other Expenses $341,860

TOTAL EXPENSES $697,938

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$551,330	$948,214	-0.4%
Expenses	$697,938	$820,845	-0.1%
Net Income	$-146,608	$127,369	-2.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

450

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

$88,164

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HEATHER MUNRO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURALYN RANDLES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY SHARON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NEVA FAIRCHILD	PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
OLAYA LANDA-VIALARD	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRADLEY BLAIR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LACHELLE SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANA BOXERMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICHOLAS CASIAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOMMIE ROESCHE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MCMANN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK RICHERT	PRESIDENT-ELECT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RAYCHEL CALLARY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER SOLBERG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON DARST	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN HOKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA ENGLISH	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE SONNENBERG	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$88,164	$0	$88,164

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$551,330	$697,938	$550,057	$-146,608
2022	$948,214	$820,845	$709,941	$127,369
2021	$662,248	$569,764	$580,258	$92,484
2021	$662,248	$584,741	$580,258	$77,507
2020	$592,162	$627,929	$520,544	$-35,767
2019	$609,456	$596,199	$570,471	$13,257
2018	$927,530	$832,124	$617,992	$95,406

ASSN FOR EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED