Berks County Association for the Blind Inc.
Berks County Association for the Blind Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Prevention of blindness and assistance of the blind and the visually impaired.
About
The Organization employs approximately 20-30 individuals who are blind and visually impaired and challenged through the vocational workshop where the employees perform light assembly and packaging for businesses and other organizations for compensation.The Organization provides vision screenings to the community and appliances such as reading machines and magnifiers to those in need.In addition to these services, transportation is provided for the visually challenged and support groups are provided for socialization and recreation purposes. The Organization educates the public regarding issues concerning visual impairment and blindness.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Prevention of blindness and assistance of the blind and the visually impaired.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Prevention of blindness and assistance of the blind and the visually impaired.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as PA.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 2020 Hampden Blvd, Reading, PA, 19604.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 24 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $104,271.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1929.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $249,082 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $29,305 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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