INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA INC

EIN: 593297510 501(c)(3) Employment

PENSACOLA, FL

Total Revenue
$736,963
Total Expenses
$733,749
Total Assets
$1,596,512
Net Assets
$1,332,552
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
RAVEN HOLLOWAY
Phone
8504772663
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA INC, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $737K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, COMPUTER AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $191,710

THE OLDER BLIND PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS 55 OR OLDER WHOSE GOALS DO NOT INCLUDE FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS HELPING THE OLDER BLIND TO...

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THE OLDER BLIND PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS 55 OR OLDER WHOSE GOALS DO NOT INCLUDE FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS HELPING THE OLDER BLIND TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT, RETURN TO A FULL ROLE IN THE FAMILY, PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY, ADDRESS PERSONAL NEEDS AND GOALS THROUGH SPECIFIC TRAINING IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ORIENTATION & MOBILITY - TRAINING IN SAFE AND INDEPENDENT TRAVEL; INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS - TECHNIQUES FOR MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE, PERSONAL GROOMING, RECORD KEEPING, ORGANIZATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; ACCESS TECHNOLOGY - COMPUTERS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKE THINGS ACCESSIBLE TO THE BLIND INCLUDING WORD PROCESSING, E-MAIL, AND THE INTERNET.

Program 2
Expenses: $186,268

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM - PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO BECOME OR REMAIN EMPLOYED. INSTRUCTION INCLUDES: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS INCLUDING...

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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM - PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO BECOME OR REMAIN EMPLOYED. INSTRUCTION INCLUDES: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS INCLUDING RESUME WRITING; INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES; JOB SEARCH METHODS; ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SKILLS, COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.

Program 3
Expenses: $169,953

TRANSITION PROGRAM - A PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 14 THROUGH 21 THAT IS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AFTER SCHOOL AND ON WEEKENDS PLUS AS AN INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR PLANNING POST-HIGH SCHOOL LIFE. TRAINING...

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TRANSITION PROGRAM - A PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 14 THROUGH 21 THAT IS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AFTER SCHOOL AND ON WEEKENDS PLUS AS AN INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR PLANNING POST-HIGH SCHOOL LIFE. TRAINING INCLUDES: COLLEGE PREPARATION AND/OR JOB READINESS SKILLS; SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TRAVEL SKILLS; COOKING AND SELF-CARE TECHNIQUES; USE OF VARIOUS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INCLUDING THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND OTHER DEVICES; POLITE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND SELF-ADVOCACY; GUIDANCE IN UNDERSTANDING VOCATIONAL INTERESTS AND VALUES, AND ACTUAL ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $134,100
Program Service Revenue $499,067
Investment Income $60,330
Other Revenue $43,466
TOTAL REVENUE $736,963

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $362,261
Fundraising Expenses $16,146
Program Expenses $666,851
Other Expenses $371,488
TOTAL EXPENSES $733,749

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $736,963 $641,743 +0.1%
Expenses $733,749 $653,654 +0.1%
Net Income $3,214 $-11,911 -1.3%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
10
Volunteers
40

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
$74,880
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FREDERICK LONGMIRE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA MACNEIL VICE PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN BARBEE TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRANCE WITT SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAY WHITTAKER EX OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE ARBOUET DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY KELLER-WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA PENNIMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SADLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAVEN HOLLOWAY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$74,880 $0 $74,880
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 $736,963 $733,749 $1,596,512 $3,214
2024 $641,743 $653,654 $1,844,850 $-11,911
2023 $618,831 $536,246 $1,783,680 $82,585
2022 $616,656 $580,591 $1,702,143 $36,065
2021 $778,694 $590,905 $1,769,825 $187,789
2020 $763,419 $718,483 $1,558,255 $44,936
2019 $754,869 $820,617 $1,606,987 $-65,748
2018 $798,714 $842,527 $1,701,985 $-43,813
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