CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC

EIN: 581168874 501(c)(3)

ATLANTA, GA

Total Revenue
$2,466,924
Total Expenses
$2,687,639
Total Assets
$4,780,542
Net Assets
$4,579,061
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
GA
Principal Officer
MELISA KENNEDY
Phone
4046024286
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CVI) PROVIDES VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ALL DEGREES OF VISION LOSS WHO RESIDE, WORK OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN THE 13-COUNTY METRO ATLANTA AREA. SERVING NEARLY 1,000 CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ANNUALLY, CVI'S HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF OF CERTIFIED VISION REHABILITATION THERAPISTS, VISION TEACHERS, LOW VISION THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, VOCATIONAL SPECIALISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALISTS WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT EACH PERSON ACQUIRE SKILLS AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUCCEED AT SCHOOL AND WORK, BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND LIVE SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY. A STAFF OF 21 AND MORE THAN 200 VOLUNTEERS WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THROUGH THE BEGIN, FLORENCE MAXWELL LOW VISION CLINIC AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROGRAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,180,818
Program Service Revenue $263,939
Investment Income $41
Other Revenue $22,126
TOTAL REVENUE $2,466,924

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,677,777
Fundraising Expenses $297,366
Program Expenses $1,700,658
Other Expenses $1,009,862
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,687,639

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,466,924 $2,889,270 -0.1%
Expenses $2,687,639 $3,020,152 -0.1%
Net Income $-220,715 $-130,882 +0.7%
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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
25
Volunteers
17

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
2
$360,479
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES SCOTT MATHEWS III CHAIR (UNTIL 6/2024) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB PENNINGTON CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONTAGUE L COSMO BOYD IV VICE CHAIR & TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMINA GREATHOUSE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRADLEY HENDERSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN R HUBAND TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIDGETT SUTTLE SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA MOKOTOFF TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID B PRICE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH WILLS QUINN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMMA H BARRY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
G BAKER HUBBARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI D TAYLOR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN W THOMAS MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERIN BAILEY LYNCH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ANN COOK TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL COHN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA MEYERS JOHNSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS L PENNELLA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM J PERGOLINI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISA KENNEDY PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 20.00
Officer
$212,000 $33,297 $245,297
BARBARA WILLIAMS UNTIL 072025 FINANCE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer
$111,395 $3,787 $115,182
WINDY CRUZ UNTIL 082025 PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$109,868 $652 $110,520
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 $2,466,924 $2,687,639 $4,780,542 $-220,715
2024 $2,889,270 $3,020,152 $4,982,050 $-130,882
2023 $2,552,324 $2,821,123 $5,062,298 $-268,799
2022 $2,295,862 $2,640,453 $5,315,129 $-344,591
2021 $2,874,308 $2,508,050 $5,636,216 $366,258
2020 $2,634,565 $3,286,107 $5,667,304 $-651,542
2019 $3,316,720 $3,025,521 $6,035,102 $291,199
2018 $2,252,505 $3,417,866 $6,274,144 $-1,165,361
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