AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF COLORADO INC (EIN 840775723) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KAREN KARSH

Phone

3038310117

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF COLORADO INC, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit that reported $128K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 52% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $311K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 143% operating deficit.

Mission

A3 IS A 501 (C)(3) DEDICATED TO PERSONALIZED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED BY VISION LOSS TO HELP THEM ADAPT, ADJUST, AND ACHIEVE MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE.

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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 (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $107,457

Program Service Revenue $2,228

Investment Income $18,079

Other Revenue $228

TOTAL REVENUE $127,992

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $211,062

Fundraising Expenses $169

Program Expenses $287,842

Other Expenses $99,634

TOTAL EXPENSES $310,696

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$127,992	$267,187	-0.5%
Expenses	$310,696	$418,582	-0.3%
Net Income	$-182,704	$-151,395	+0.2%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

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

N/A

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

$129,755

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KAREN KARSH	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM STEVENS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SALLY COLLIER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA H BOYER	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$129,755	$0	$129,755

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
2019	$127,992	$310,696	No data	$-182,704
2018	$267,187	$418,582	$233,466	$-151,395

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF COLORADO INC