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Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County Inc.

Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County Inc.

Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Tax ID23-7221588

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About this organization

Revenue

$524,142

Expenses

$543,028

Website

blindandlowvision.org

Mission

To empower the blind and visually impaired toward independent living through responsive education, support services and skills training.

About

LOW VISION CLINIC - We have an optometrist who specializes in low vision. He provides a comprehensive low vision exam and evaluation. Recommendations and prescriptions are provided for appropriate optical aids and devices that will make the best use of the individual's functional vision. Demonstration and loans of items are offered, as well as demonstration of assistive technologuy. Our Low Vision Specialists works in conjuction to the clinic and is available for training in the use of magnification systems and devices, as well as talking computer software. Lighting and glare control recommendations are also made.SUPPORT SERVICES - BVIC provides information and referral to resources that assist people who are visually impaired. It offers a weekly socialization program (luncheon, ceramics/crafts class) which also serves as peer support. Its peer support groups promote shared practical advice and information to cope with vision loss. A weekly art class is also offered.REHABILITATION SERVICES - Services are provided in a client's every day surroundings of home and community settings by experienced professionals. These services help a client adapt to the loss of sight and consist of orientation & mobility, independent living skills and the use of optical and non-optical aids and devices. orientation and mobility teaches people to travel safely with a cane, sighted guide or dog. Independent living skills teach alternative methods of doing every day tasks.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To empower the blind and visually impaired toward independent living through responsive education, support services and skills training.”.

Their activities were defined as: “To empower the blind and visually impaired toward independent living through responsive education, support services and skills training.”.

  • As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as CA.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 225 Laurel Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950.
  • The form of the non-profit organization shows 7 employees as of 2020.
  • 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$18,886.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1971.
  • 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 pays $311,041 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 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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