NonprofitsMindseye Radio

Human Services

Mindseye Radio

BELLEVILLE, IL

Total revenue

$821K

Total expenses

$728K

Net assets

$254K

Grants received

$1.4M

71 grants

EIN

812553623

Tax year

2024

Mission

Translating Vision into Audio. MindsEye builds a more inclusive community by translating vision into audio for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Programs

2 programs

MindsEye produced over 130 hours a week of unique programming that featured volunteers reading from magazines, newspapers, books and retail ads. This programming was distributed to over 13,000 people who are blind, low vision, or had another physical disability that prevents them from reading. Broadcasts played over closed circuit radio, several apps, a phone service, and on MindsEye's website. Additionally, all hours of programming are available as mp3s each week that are available for registered listeners to download, 20 of these hours are available in specialized DAISY format, making them easier to navigate.

Expenses: $167K

BeepBall is described by blind athletes as a dream come true, it adds a spin on baseball that allows players with a visual disability to compete on the same field with sighted players. Guided by sound rather than sight, three key things make BeepBall different from traditional baseball. One is the ball. The BeepBall is a Chicago-style softball with an internal speaker that makes a beeping sound when activated. Next are the bases there are only two: first base and third base. The bases are made of dense foam covered in vinyl fabric and are in the shape of a four-foot pillar with a cubed base that houses a buzzing speaker system. That speaker system is activated manually by an umpire with a switch box. The third difference, and most important leveling the playing field, is the blindfold. Continued on Schedule O

Expenses: $124K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$614K
Program service revenue$83K
Investment income$12K
Other revenue$112K
Total revenue$821K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$400K
Fundraising$92K
Other expenses$329K
Total expenses$728K
Total assets$286K
Net assets$254K

People

15 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Jason Frazier

President & CEO

Board

$76K

40 hrs/wk

Marge Sanders

President

Board

2.5 hrs/wk

Christy Herzing

Director

Board

2.5 hrs/wk

Michael Stein

Director

Board

2.5 hrs/wk

Aren Dow

Director

Board

1.25 hrs/wk

Andy Hannigan

Director

Board

1.25 hrs/wk

Liam McCoy

Director

Board

1.25 hrs/wk

Alexis Moore

Director

Board

2.5 hrs/wk

Paul Slocomb

Vice President

Board

2.5 hrs/wk

Larry Spears

Director

Board

1.5 hrs/wk

Jason Buhlinger

Treasurer

Board

2.5 hrs/wk

Debbie Andrews

Director

Board

1.25 hrs/wk

Sam Hopkins

Director

Board

1.25 hrs/wk

Kimberly Sterling Mayeux

Director

Board

1.25 hrs/wk

Jill Dixon Young

Director

Board

1.25 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 71 of 71

FromAmountPurposeYear
$200K
SUPPORT OF SOIREE, GATEWAY ARCHERS BEEPBALL, AUDIO DESCRIPTION SERVICES, AND REMOTE BROADCAST PROGRAM.
2024
$25K
COMMUNITY CONNECTION FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES, ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2024
$112K
ALL - Community Stability and Crisis Response; CCS - Community Stability and crisis Response
2023
$92K
SUPPORT OF SOIREE, GATEWAY ARCHERS BEEPBALL, AUDITO DESCRIPTION SERVICES, AND REMOTE BROADCAST PROGRAM.
2023
$26K
VIDEO PRODUCTION GRANT
2023
$13K
ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS
2023
$12K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$8K
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2023
$2K
SUPPORT OF PUBLIC RADIO FOCUSING ON VISUALLY DISABLED
2023
$2K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$1K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$1K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$204
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$200
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$10
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$116K
ALL - Community Stability and Crisis Response; TTP - Community Stability and Crisis Response
2022
$80K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION THAT ENHANCES DAILY LIVING OF LEGALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS
2022
$12K
ARTS FUNDING
2022
$2K
SUPPORT OF PUBLIC RADIO FOCUSING ON VISUALLY DISABLED
2022
$1K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$1K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$1K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$900
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$103
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$80
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$52
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$40
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$40
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$40
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$113K
ALL - Improve Health
2021
$68K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION THAT ENHANCES DAILY LIVING OF LEGALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS
2021
$2K
SUPPORT OF PUBLIC RADIO FOCUSING ON VISUALLY DISABLED
2021
$111K
ALL-Disabilities; TTP-Disabilities
2020
$68K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION THAT ENHANCES DAILY LIVING OF LEGALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS
2020
$10K
ARTS FUNDING
2020
$8K
COVID-19 EMERGENCY GRANT
2020
$561
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$83K
ALL - Disabilities
2019
$86K
STL Area Allocation-Disabilities; TPP Designation-Disabilities
2018
$3K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$250
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$100
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$89K
STL Area Allocation-Disabilities;CCS Designation-Disabilities; TPP Designation-Disabilities
2017

Funded by

$1.4M from 12 funders · 71 grants · 2017–2024

United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc

$710K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

The Lighthouse For The Blind

$508K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

St Louis Community Foundation Inc

$37K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc

$24K · 45 grants · 2018–2023

The Greater St Louis

$22K · 2 grants · 2020–2022

Employees Community Fund

$18K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

National Philanthropic Trust

$13K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN812553623
NTEE codeP80
Subsection03
Ruling date2016-10
Formed2016
Employees10
Volunteers288
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