VISUALLY IMPARIED PRESCHOOL SERVICES INC

EIN: 611061973 501(c)(3)

LOUISVILLE, KY

Total Revenue
$3,986,619
Total Expenses
$3,391,672
Total Assets
$7,490,593
Net Assets
$7,202,776
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
DIANE NELSON
Phone
5026363207
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VISUALLY IMPARIED PRESCHOOL SERVICES INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.4M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

VIPS EMPOWERS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE TO YOUNG CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS OR LOW VISION IN ORDER TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR REACHING THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,745,427 Revenue: $1,114,281

EARLY INTERVENTION:VIPS IS A UNIQUE NON-PROFIT AGENCY IN KENTUCKY AND INDIANA SPECIFICALLY DEDICATED TO MEETING THE CRITICAL EARLY INTERVENTION NEEDS OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS WHO ARE...

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EARLY INTERVENTION:VIPS IS A UNIQUE NON-PROFIT AGENCY IN KENTUCKY AND INDIANA SPECIFICALLY DEDICATED TO MEETING THE CRITICAL EARLY INTERVENTION NEEDS OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. VIPS EMPLOYS HIGHLY TRAINED, CERTIFIED TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES, TEACHING PARENTS HOW TO EDUCATE BY CAPITALIZING ON THEIR CHILDREN'S STRENGTHS. VIPS IS THE ONLY AGENCY IN KENTUCKY SERVING THE BIRTH TO 5- YEAR-OLD POPULATION AND BIRTH TO 3-YEAR OLD POPULATION IN INDIANA.

Program 2
Expenses: $314,206 Revenue: $194,524

FAMILY SERVICES:VIPS PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH TRAINING FOR FAMILIES, ATTENDING MEETINGS AND DOCTORS' VISITS TO ASSURE FAMILIES UNDERSTAND INFORMATION SHARED REGARDING THE NEEDS OF AND SERVICES FOR...

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FAMILY SERVICES:VIPS PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH TRAINING FOR FAMILIES, ATTENDING MEETINGS AND DOCTORS' VISITS TO ASSURE FAMILIES UNDERSTAND INFORMATION SHARED REGARDING THE NEEDS OF AND SERVICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. VIPS REGULARLY HOSTS PARENT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS AS WELL AS OTHER EVENTS WHERE FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WITH OTHER VIPS FAMILIES. VIPS HOSTS AN ANNUAL FAMILY RETREAT, A WEEKEND WHERE PARENTS CAN LEARN ALONGSIDE OTHER PARENTS IN SIMILAR SITUATION RAISING A CHILD WHO IS BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Program 3
Expenses: $689,500 Revenue: $422,435

KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL:KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL AT VIPS IN LOUISVILLE IS A CENTER-BASED PROGRAM PROVIDING AN EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE AND BRAILLE-RICH ENVIRONMENT...

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KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL:KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL AT VIPS IN LOUISVILLE IS A CENTER-BASED PROGRAM PROVIDING AN EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE AND BRAILLE-RICH ENVIRONMENT. VIPS HAS GROWN FROM EIGHT CHILDREN IN 1985 TO OVER 750 CHILDREN IN FISCAL YEAR 2024. VIPS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONS CHILDREN SERVED THROUGH FIRST STEPS AND KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL INTO THEIR NEXT EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS. KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL AT VIPS LOUISVILLE CAMPUS HOSTS VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD WANTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM AND BEST PRACTICES. KIDS TOWN PRESCHOOL IS A KENTUCKY 5-STAR CENTER, A TEST SITE FOR AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR BLIND'S NEW RESEARCH AND MATERIALS, IS ACCREDITED NATIONALLY BY AER. VIPS IS CONSIDERED A LEADER IN THE FIELD OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED; OTHER STATES BENCHMARK THEIR MODEL AGAINST OURS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,128,950
Program Service Revenue $1,720,432
Investment Income $206,614
Other Revenue $-69,377
TOTAL REVENUE $3,986,619

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,547,235
Fundraising Expenses $221,732
Program Expenses $2,749,133
Other Expenses $844,437
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,391,672

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,986,619 $3,559,436 +0.1%
Expenses $3,391,672 $3,013,755 +0.1%
Net Income $594,947 $545,681 +0.1%
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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
29
Independent Members
29
Employees
48
Volunteers
192

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
$168,988
Total Directors
29
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TAYLOR GEHRING PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE JOHNSON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOREN PRIZANT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ANDERS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN HOLLADAY IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER ARINGTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE BENDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON BENSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY BIZER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER BRATTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA CONNOLLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE DEELEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENA FAHLBUSH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANI FOWLES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEJANDRO ERICK FRANCO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL FRAZIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN GOULD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON GOULD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ASHIMA GUPTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PARESH GUPTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDI HITZELBERGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARI L HOUSE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA BROSTEK LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MERRICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA RICE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY STEINBACH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MISSY VARGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON BENSINGER FOUNDING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLEN STUCKEL HONOARY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE NELSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$149,640 $19,348 $168,988
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 $3,986,619 $3,391,672 $7,490,593 $594,947
2024 $3,559,436 $3,013,755 $6,868,397 $545,681
2023 $3,123,868 $2,778,353 $6,265,746 $345,515
2022 $3,899,275 $2,641,517 $5,757,490 $1,257,758
2021 $3,891,474 $2,310,027 $4,823,755 $1,581,447
2020 $2,761,418 $2,369,696 $3,248,634 $391,722
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