Washington Council of the Blind
Washington Council of the Blind
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About this organization
Revenue
$177,939
Expenses
$112,712
Mission
The Washington Council of the Blind (WCB) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting opportunity, equality and independence in the blind community through education, public awareness and advocacy. WCB is a diverse state-wide consortium of local chapters committed to fostering lifestyles that reflect participation, productivity, independence and dignity.
About
Conferences & Conventions: WCB holds an annual state convention where the governance of WCB occurs. Membership elects officers and directors and decides on changes to bylaws and program service agendas. Members also attend the American Council of the Blind (ACB) annual convention, a national conference where state affiliates meet to discuss and vote on the ACB program service agenda.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The washington council of the blind (wcb) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting opportunity, equality and independence in the blind community through education, public awareness and advocacy. wcb is a diverse state-wide consortium of local chapters committed to fostering lifestyles that reflect participation, productivity, independence and dignity.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The washington council of the blind (wcb) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting opportunity, equality and independence in the blind community through education, public awareness and advocacy. wcb is a diverse state-wide consortium of local chapters committed to fostering lifestyles that reflect participation, productivity, independence and dignity.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is WA.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is PO BOX 675, YAKIMA, WA, 989070675.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 0 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 $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $65,227.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1990.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $0 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 pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.