ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SOUTH CAROLINA

EIN: 570324912 501(c)(3)

CHARLESTON, SC

Total Revenue
$2,679,486
Total Expenses
$2,617,286
Total Assets
$1,295,564
Net Assets
$621,054
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1936
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
KRISTEN GAYESKI TINKLER OD
Phone
8437236915
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SOUTH CAROLINA, founded in 1936, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE ASSOCIATION SERVES AND SUPPORTS THOSE WITH VISUAL NEEDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $47,754 Revenue: $27,103

THE ASSOCIATION'S VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDE GOOD CHEER ACTIVITIES AND OTHER SOCIAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND AID THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE AREA.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,903,317 Revenue: $841,548

ABVI OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE VISION REHABILITATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND. FOR ADULTS, ABVI'S CERTIFIED VISION SPECIALISTS PROVIDE...

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ABVI OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE VISION REHABILITATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND. FOR ADULTS, ABVI'S CERTIFIED VISION SPECIALISTS PROVIDE TRAINING IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, SKILLS FOR DAILY LIVING, AND MUCH MORE TO EMPOWER ADULTS WITH LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS TO ACHIEVE THEIR INDEPENDENCE GOALS AND TO MITIGATE FALLS AND OTHER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMORBIDITIES THAT CAN ACCOMPANY VISION LOSS WITHOUT REHABILITATION. ABVI OFFERS THREE DISTINCT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS: EARLY INTERVENTION (AGES 0-3): EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AIM TO EMPOWER THE CHILD'S FIRST TEACHER AS WELL AS TEACH VISION SPECIFIC SKILLS TO MAXIMIZE SCHOOL READINESS. THE VISION INSTITUTE SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES (4K-21): OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS SERVE STUDENTS IN THE CAROLINAS IN PUBLIC, CHARTER AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS BY TEACHING BRAILLE, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, ACCESS TO THE CURRICULUM, AND SAFE, INDEPENDENT TRAVEL. TRANSITION SERVICES (13-21): TRANSITION SERVICEES ARE FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WITH EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM SKILLS TO HELP MEET EMPLOYEMENT OR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL GOALS. THIS INCLUDES SOCIAL SKILLS, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND SELF-DETERMINATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $24,608

SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR THE ROUTINE MEDICAL CARE AND GROOMING OF GUIDE DOGS FOR MEMBERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,778,577
Program Service Revenue $868,651
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $32,258
TOTAL REVENUE $2,679,486

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $60,581
Salaries & Benefits $2,103,071
Fundraising Expenses $447,951
Program Expenses $1,975,679
Other Expenses $453,634
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,617,286

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,679,486 $2,409,511 +0.1%
Expenses $2,617,286 $2,517,590 +0.0%
Net Income $62,200 $-108,079 -1.6%
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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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
37
Volunteers
59

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
6
$144,038
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KRISTEN GAYESKI TINKLER OD PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS M SMYTHE VICE PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL R CLAWSON JR SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL M KEATING JR TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE WARING PAST PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARI ARNOLD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON KARL L BRADY JR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY L BUCHANAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD L COLEMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD M GILBRETH MD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LANE LEGARE HARPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOHN C KULZE III MD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHALL G MCCLURE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVERETT J CHETT MCCUBREY IV BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH M MCKOWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE SWAFFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN M WILSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
B KARL JANTZEN MEMBER EMERI 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY PLOTNER CEO 40.00
Officer
$133,630 $10,408 $144,038
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 $2,679,486 $2,617,286 $1,295,564 $62,200
2024 $2,409,511 $2,517,590 $6,937,116 $-108,079
2023 $1,139,795 $1,215,171 $6,084,207 $-75,376
2022 $1,241,765 $1,215,341 $5,764,094 $26,424
2021 $1,049,793 $1,085,703 $6,998,885 $-35,910
2020 $700,880 $1,010,140 $6,170,131 $-309,260
2019 $728,381 $733,648 $6,554,975 $-5,267
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