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Pennsylvania Council Of The Blind

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Blind/Visually Impaired Centers, Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$70.4k (2023)

Expenses
$70.4k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.03M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.16k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$70,353
Expenses
$70,383
Net Income
-$30
Net Assets
$1,031,413
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,162
18.7%
Program Services $6,085
8.6%
Investment Income $30,371
43.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$344
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,079
30.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $32,460
46.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,032,576
Total Liabilities $1,163
Net Assets $1,031,413
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jacqueline Wissinger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lichtenfels (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Michael Zaken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christine Hunsinger (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Grignon (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Martin (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
William Grignon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Shingleton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donald Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Holliday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Hunsinger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Marsiglia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roger Simmons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$31,628
Expenses
$49,764
Net Income
-$18,136
Net Assets
$1,096,291
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,888
12.3%
Program Services $7,049
22.3%
Investment Income $33,082
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,084
16.1%
Sales of Assets -$22,379
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,373
26.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,096,291
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,096,291
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jacqueline Wissinger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lichtenfels (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Zaken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christine Hunsinger (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Grignon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Hill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Martin (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
William Grignon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Shingleton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donald Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Holliday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Hunsinger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Marsiglia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roger Simmons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,082
Expenses
$85,798
Net Income
$51,284
Net Assets
$1,264,081
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,786
2.8%
Program Services $11,085
8.1%
Investment Income $28,945
21.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,824
3.5%
Sales of Assets $80,816
59.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,923
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,879
60.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,264,296
Total Liabilities $215
Net Assets $1,264,081
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jacqueline Wissinger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lichtenfels (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Zaken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christine Hunsinger (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Grignon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Long (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Martin (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
William Grignon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Shingleton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donald Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Erb (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Hunsinger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Marsiglia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roger Simmons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$78,408
Expenses
$86,275
Net Income
-$7,867
Net Assets
$1,241,787
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,445
9.5%
Program Services $12,453
15.9%
Investment Income $29,711
37.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,020
5.1%
Sales of Assets $21,446
27.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,329
56.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,241,937
Total Liabilities $150
Net Assets $1,241,787
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jacqueline Wissinger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lichtenfels (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Zaken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jule Ann Lieberman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christine Hunsinger (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Grignon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
George Holliday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Long (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Martin (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Erb (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
William Grignon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Shingleton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Stauffer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,074
Expenses
$89,821
Net Income
-$83,747
Net Assets
$1,092,125
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,976
> 100%
Program Services $8,401
> 100%
Investment Income $35,235
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,471
40.7%
Sales of Assets -$52,149
Net Inventory Sales $203
3.3%
Other Revenue $4
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,378
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,098,888
Total Liabilities $6,763
Net Assets $1,092,125
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jacqueline Wissinger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lichtenfels (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Zaken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jule Ann Lieberman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christine Hunsinger (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Grignon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
George Holliday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Long (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Martin (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Erb (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
William Grignon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Shingleton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Stauffer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$69,419
Expenses
$96,501
Net Income
-$27,082
Net Assets
$938,283
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,742
8.3%
Program Services $14,002
20.2%
Investment Income $39,020
56.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,795
11.2%
Sales of Assets $2,860
4.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,375
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $944,149
Total Liabilities $5,866
Net Assets $938,283
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tony Evancic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Wissinger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Reid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lichtenfels (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Zaken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jule Ann Lieberman (1 St Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Christine Hunsinger (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Burgunder (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Michael Gravitt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Grignon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Holliday (Board Mebmer) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Russell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Swartz (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Long (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$147,758
Expenses
$101,940
Net Income
$45,818
Net Assets
$1,085,837
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,406
4.3%
Program Services $16,602
11.2%
Investment Income $38,407
26.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,431
6.4%
Sales of Assets $76,912
52.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,371
36.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,090,657
Total Liabilities $4,820
Net Assets $1,085,837
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Wassermann (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Wissinger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Reid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lichtenfels (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Zaken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jule Ann Lieberman (1 St Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bobbie Simmons (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Burgunder (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Cowfer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Grignon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Salinger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paricia Russell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Swartz (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Christine Hunsinger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$80,155
Expenses
$96,223
Net Income
-$16,068
Net Assets
$1,014,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,370
11.7%
Program Services $14,140
17.6%
Investment Income $40,336
50.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,735
12.1%
Sales of Assets $6,574
8.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,000
3.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,744
35.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,021,747
Total Liabilities $6,865
Net Assets $1,014,882
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John A Horst (Dir Comm Affairs) $3,000 $0 $0
Joseph Wasserman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Wissinger (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
George Holliday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Reid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lichtenfels (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Zaken (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jule Ann Lieberman (1 St Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bobbie Simmons (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Burgunder (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Cowfer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Kessler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Salinger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Martin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Swartz (Past President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$124,994
Expenses
$102,336
Net Income
$22,658
Net Assets
$983,430
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,661
8.5%
Program Services $12,260
9.8%
Investment Income $37,695
30.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,382
7.5%
Sales of Assets $54,996
44.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,400
3.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $32,922
32.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $989,939
Total Liabilities $6,509
Net Assets $983,430

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$132,579
Expenses
$108,908
Net Income
$23,671
Net Assets
$1,076,675
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,643
5.8%
Program Services $11,781
8.9%
Investment Income $37,850
28.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,691
6.6%
Sales of Assets $66,354
50.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $260
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,267
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,635
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,083,162
Total Liabilities $6,487
Net Assets $1,076,675

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$162,169
Expenses
$119,248
Net Income
$42,921
Net Assets
$1,067,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,187
8.7%
Program Services $12,050
7.4%
Investment Income $39,847
24.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,862
1.1%
Sales of Assets $86,760
53.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,236
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,401
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,744
34.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,074,399
Total Liabilities $6,869
Net Assets $1,067,530

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$66,351
Expenses
$119,644
Net Income
-$53,293
Net Assets
$959,405
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,064
12.2%
Program Services $8,532
12.9%
Investment Income $50,493
76.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,316
5.0%
Sales of Assets -$9,311
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $552
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,406
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,400
34.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $966,544
Total Liabilities $7,139
Net Assets $959,405

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$61,171
Expenses
$106,301
Net Income
-$45,130
Net Assets
$1,013,570
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,432
10.5%
Program Services $6,840
11.2%
Investment Income $47,300
77.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,928
13.0%
Sales of Assets -$15,639
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,400
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,468
27.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,022,466
Total Liabilities $8,896
Net Assets $1,013,570

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$82,910
Expenses
$83,176
Net Income
-$266
Net Assets
$1,002,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,867
14.3%
Program Services $10,251
12.4%
Investment Income $47,125
56.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,061
2.5%
Sales of Assets $4,251
5.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,400
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,844
10.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,008,942
Total Liabilities $6,023
Net Assets $1,002,919

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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