LA VISTA FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED INC

EIN: 951943862 501(c)(3)

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$354,675
Total Expenses
$67,012
Total Assets
$2,216,948
Net Assets
$2,216,948
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
HERSHEL BREWER
Phone
8059638939
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LA VISTA FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED INC, founded in 1948, is a small nonprofit that reported $355K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $288K, a strong 81% operating margin.

Mission

LA VISTA PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER NON PROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ASSIST BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $49,989

LA VISTA PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER NON PROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ASSIST BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $354,675
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $354,675

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $49,889
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $49,989
Other Expenses $17,123
TOTAL EXPENSES $67,012

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $354,675 $256,736 +0.4%
Expenses $67,012 $4,186 +15.0%
Net Income $287,663 $252,550 +0.1%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
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
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JACQUELINE DURAN DIRECTOR & FINANCE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CELINA ANDRADE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERSHEL BREWER DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GIL GARCIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTI CORREA DIRECTOR & TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ROMO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD PARKS DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE ROSS DIRECTOR & RECORDING SECRE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSIE VELOZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA KAHN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARCELI ORTIZ-LOPEZ DIRECTOR 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
2025 $354,675 $67,012 $2,216,948 $287,663
2024 $256,736 $4,186 $1,929,277 $252,550
2023 $409,793 $3,719 $1,748,366 $406,074
2022 $-370,596 $105,101 $1,426,123 $-475,697
2021 $335,777 $67,038 $1,901,820 $268,739
2020 $7,694 $84,308 $1,633,081 $-76,614
2019 $27,806 $56,467 $1,535,369 $-28,661
2018 $23,443 $82,277 $1,267,149 $-58,834
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