NonprofitsCenter For The Visually Impaired Inc

Center For The Visually Impaired Inc

ATLANTA, GA

Total revenue

$2.9M

Total expenses

$3.0M

Net assets

$4.8M

Grants received

$10.6M

159 grants

EIN

581168874

Tax year

2023

Mission

The center for the visually impaired(cvi) provides vision rehabilitation services to individuals of all ages and all degrees of vision loss who reside, work or attend school in the 13-county metro atlanta area. Serving nearly 1,000 clients and their families annually, cvi's highly qualified staff of certified vision rehabilitation therapists, vision teachers, low vision therapists, social workers, vocational specialists, occupational therapists, and orientation and mobility specialists work together to ensure that each person acquire skills and information needed to succeed at school and work, be active members of their communities, and live safely and independently. A staff of 21 and more than 200 volunteers work together to achieve the organization's mission through the begin, florence maxwell low vision clinic and community based services programs.

Programs

3 programs

Adult rehabilitation services:see schedule o for full program accomplishment. Clients focus on their own goals for safety and independence. 165 people have enrolled in classes at cvi to receive training opportunities in learning to:>use white cane and safely navigate home, work, neighborhoods, and public transportation.>cook safely, label household items, manage medication, and more.>take advantage of smart phones as assistive devices, screen magnification software (zoomtext) or screen reading software (jaws) to return to work, continue hobbies or living independently or keep up with friends and family by email and social media.clients can also share experiences, gain support, and learn from one another through cvi's facilitated support groups.

Expenses: $462K

Early childhood services:cvi provides parent education and educational services for children with visual impairments.

Expenses: $149K

Visability store:georgia's only retail store dedicated to people with visual impairments. Over 1,000 vision aids, devices, and products to test - from magnifiers and kitchen gadgets to voice activated clocks and cctv monitors. Clients can experiment to find the solutions that work best for their daily lives. Cvi's occupational therapist and optometrists advise clients as follow up to a low vision exam. Open in conjunction with clinic hours and we offer concierge service by phone as well as delivery by mail or in person.

Expenses: $380K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.5M
Program service revenue$176K
Investment income$87
Other revenue$233K
Total revenue$2.9M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$1.8M
Fundraising$403K
Other expenses$1.3M
Total expenses$3.0M
Total assets$5.0M
Net assets$4.8M

People

19 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MELISA KENNEDY

PRESIDENT & CEO

Board

$191K

20 hrs/wk

BARBARA WILLIAMS

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Board

$107K

20 hrs/wk

BRIDGETT SUTTLE

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARY ANN COOK

CVI FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

BRADLEY HENDERSON

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

BRIAN R HUBAND

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

G BAKER HUBBARD

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

NINA JOHNSON

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

KRISTEN LEWIS

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

JAMES SCOTT MATHEWS III

CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

BOB PENNINGTON

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

WILLIAM J PERGOLINI

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DAVID PRICE

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

JODI TAYLOR

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

CRAIG YARDLEY

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

CYNTHIA MOKOTOFF

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOHN THOMAS

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

KATHERINE BAILEY LYNCH

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

MONTAGUE L COSMO BOYD IV

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

BEC COMMERCIAL CLEANING

CLEANING SERVICES

$128K

Grants received

Showing 159 of 159

FromAmountPurposeYear
$100K
CAPACITY BUILDING CAMPAIGN
2024
$80K
General operating and matching funds
2024
$30K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$15K
ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES
2024
$6K
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2024
$4K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$2K
CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE TO PURSUE THE VARIOUS CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF EACH RECIPIENT.
2024
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$556
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$500
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$50
Unrestricted
2024
$1.7M
TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM OF CENTER FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INC.
2023
$80K
General operating and matching funds
2023
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
2023
$38K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$25K
TO PROVIDE VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND STAGES OF VISION LOSS.
2023
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
2023
$20K
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
2023
$20K
HELP VISUALLY IMPAIRED
2023
$17K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$15K
Unrestricted
2023
$15K
PROGRAMS TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
2023
$11K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$10K
OPERATIONS
2023
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2023
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2023
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$6K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$6K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$5K
MISSION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
2023
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$3K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$1K
2023 CLUB OF HEARTS CONTRIBUTION - FOUNDATION MATCH
2023
$556
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$26
OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY
2023
$1.7M
TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM OF CENTER FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INC.
2022
$100K
GENERAL OPERATING AND MATCHING FUNDS
2022
$50K
GRANT SUPPORT OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$35K
TO FULFILL MISSION
2022
$25K
COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CVI REHAB CLIENTS
2022
$25K
HELP VISUALLY IMPAIRED
2022
$13K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$9K
HEALTH, GENERAL
2022
$6K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$6K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$1K
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
2022
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
CHARITABLE GIVING
2022
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$969
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$500
2022 CLUB OF HEARTS CONTRIBUTION- FOUNDATION MATCH
2022
$500
UNRESTRICTED
2022
$200
Unrestricted
2022
$50
SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
2022
$1.6M
TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM OF CENTER FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INC.
2021
$80K
GENERAL OPERATING AND MATCHING FUNDS
2021
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$13K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$10K
REHAB SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN ATL GA.
2021
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$7K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$1K
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
2021
$650
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2021
$500
Charitable
2021
$100
SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
2021
$1.5M
TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM OF CENTER FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INC.
2020
$80K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$50K
I See Myself.Empowering Children Impacted by Vision Loss from Birth through Graduation
2020
$25K
Education
2020
$21K
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
2020
$18K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$13K
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
2020
$10K
HELP VISUALLY IMPAIRED
2020
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$9K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2020
$6K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$5K
OPERATIONS
2020
$5K
General & Unrestricted
2020
$5K
TO SUPPORT THE BLIND BABIES PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION EDUCATION TO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF ELIGIBLE CHILDREN (AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE) WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
2020
$4K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2020
$1K
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
2020
$500
Charitable
2020
$500
UNRESTRICTED
2020
$364
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$100
SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
2020
$1.7M
To support the program of Center for Visually Impaired, Inc.
2019
$12K
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
2019
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING
2019
$1K
GENERAL FUNDS GIFT
2019
$40K
GENERAL OPERATING
2018
$25K
GENERAL OPERATING
2018
$15K
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
2018
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2018
$8K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2018
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2018
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2018
$314K
To support the program of Center for Visually Impaired, Inc.
2017
$70K
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
2017
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2017

Funded by

$10.6M from 62 funders · 159 grants · 2017–2024

Center For The Visually Impaired

$8.5M · 6 grants · 2017–2023

Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation

$445K · 6 grants · 2018–2024

United Way Of Greater Atlanta Inc

$157K · 5 grants · 2017–2023

Jewish Federation Of Greater

$150K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

Fraser-Parker Foundation

$100K · 1 grant · 2024

The Community Foundation For Greater

$100K · 5 grants · 2019–2024

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc

$55K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

The Sank Family Foundation Inc

$55K · 3 grants · 2020–2023

Details

EIN581168874
Subsection03
Ruling date1973-03
Formed1972
Employees34
Volunteers17
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