The Blind Childrens Center Inc

EIN: 951656369 501(c)(3) Education

Los Angeles, CA

Total Revenue
$4,636,424
Total Expenses
$4,487,254
Total Assets
$16,995,634
Net Assets
$16,233,108
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1940
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Sarah E Orth
Phone
3236642153
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Blind Childrens Center Inc, founded in 1940, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 49% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.5M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

To prepare infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,243,363
Program Service Revenue $1,208
Investment Income $384,737
Other Revenue $7,116
TOTAL REVENUE $4,636,424

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,000
Salaries & Benefits $2,926,143
Fundraising Expenses $471,330
Program Expenses $3,447,837
Other Expenses $1,536,111
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,487,254

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,636,424 $9,084,487 -0.5%
Expenses $4,487,254 $4,077,082 +0.1%
Net Income $149,170 $5,007,405 -1.0%
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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
42
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
5
$233,971
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sarah E Orth CEO 45.00
Officer
$218,149 $15,822 $233,971
Bianca Ciebrant Dir of Education 40.00
$132,635 $11,175 $143,810
Scott Kassel Dir of Development 40.00
$120,699 $10,770 $131,469
Lynne C Thieme President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Katherine Griffiths Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nolly Dave Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Starr Thompson Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Danette M Beck Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tavi Benjamin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
L Alan Boring Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Brown Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melinda Chang MD Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Contreras OD Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Puisana Chau Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Holbrook Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sherwin Isenberg MD Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vincent Marc Rojas Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark West Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Colleen Wood Board Member 0.00
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
2025 $4,636,424 $4,487,254 $16,995,634 $149,170
2024 $9,084,487 $4,077,082 $17,032,621 $5,007,405
2023 $4,853,464 $3,525,284 $10,622,900 $1,328,180
2022 $3,057,694 $2,819,525 $8,874,172 $238,169
2021 $2,707,791 $2,700,725 $10,726,601 $7,066
2020 $1,710,661 $2,654,292 $9,611,131 $-943,631
2019 $2,264,472 $3,270,598 $10,116,971 $-1,006,126
2018 $2,178,322 $3,217,630 $10,843,866 $-1,039,308
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