VISTA CENTER FOUNDATION

EIN: 943172234 501(c)(3)

PALO ALTO, CA

Total Revenue
$120,077
Total Expenses
$283,466
Total Assets
$269,999
Net Assets
$269,326
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LISA TAYERI
Phone
6508580202
Tax Period
2018-10-01 to 2019-09-30

VISTA CENTER FOUNDATION, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit that reported $120K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $283K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 136% operating deficit.

Mission

PROVIDE SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VISTA CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $85,382
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $299
Other Revenue $34,396
TOTAL REVENUE $120,077

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $275,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $602
Program Expenses $275,000
Other Expenses $8,466
TOTAL EXPENSES $283,466

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $120,077 $168,474 -0.3%
Expenses $283,466 $36,190 +6.8%
Net Income $-163,389 $132,284 -2.2%
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
15
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

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
3
$0
Total Directors
15
$160,386
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN MARTIN PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA TAYERI VP OF FINANCE 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE LEGALLET SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM BRANDIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $4,042 $142,900
MEAUX COSTELLO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA GRIFFIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY LADRA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARAE LISLE START 1118 BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $50 $17,486
ELIZABETH LUCCHESI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE MARKS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY MERWIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE RINNE MIKLOS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTURO PEREYA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN PROCTER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH WOOD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $120,077 $283,466 $269,999 $-163,389
2018 $168,474 $36,190 $432,715 $132,284
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