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National Association Of Blind Merchants

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
$464k (2023)

Expenses
$483k (2023)

Total Assets
$399k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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
$463,594
Expenses
$482,624
Net Income
-$19,030
Net Assets
$399,297
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $503,780
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$40,186
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $399,297
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $399,297
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Birmingham (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Michael Colbrunn (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Max Duarte (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chad Keeney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Annette Lutz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lewanda Miranda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Schnurr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Virgil Stinnett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melba Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$452,826
Expenses
$462,646
Net Income
-$9,820
Net Assets
$418,327
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $450,641
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,185
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $418,327
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $418,327
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Birmingham (Second Vice) $0 $0 $0
John Fritz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Manuel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lewanda Miranda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Schnurr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Deb Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zach Snow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melba Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (First Vice P) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$416,696
Expenses
$316,412
Net Income
$100,284
Net Assets
$428,147
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $424,921
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$8,225
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $428,147
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $428,147
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Birmingham (Second Vice) $0 $0 $0
John Fritz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Manuel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lewanda Miranda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Schnurr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Deb Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zach Snow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melba Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (First Vice P) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$383,189
Expenses
$307,108
Net Income
$76,081
Net Assets
$327,863
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $355,556
92.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,633
7.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $327,863
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $327,863
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Birmingham (Second Vice) $0 $0 $0
John Fritz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Manuel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lewanda Miranda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Schnurr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Deb Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zach Snow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melba Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (First Vice P) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$425,734
Expenses
$407,747
Net Income
$17,987
Net Assets
$251,782
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $409,161
96.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,573
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,782
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $251,782
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Birmingham (Second Vice) $0 $0 $0
John Fritz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Manuel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lewanda Miranda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Schnurr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Deb Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zach Snow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melba Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (First Vice P) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$393,328
Expenses
$386,665
Net Income
$6,663
Net Assets
$233,795
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $494,620
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$101,292
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,795
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $233,795
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicholas Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (First Vice P) $0 $0 $0
Edward Birmingham (Second Vice) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Schnurr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zach Snow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melba Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lewanda Miranda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Fritz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Manuel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,615
Expenses
$347,276
Net Income
$339
Net Assets
$227,132
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $334,437
96.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,178
3.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $227,132
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $227,132
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicholas Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (First Vice P) $0 $0 $0
Edward Birmingham (Second Vice) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Schnurr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lee Frazier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Reynolds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lewanda Miranda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Fritz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Manuel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$486,649
Expenses
$373,198
Net Income
$113,451
Net Assets
$226,793
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $429,127
88.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $57,522
11.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,793
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $226,793
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicholas Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (First Vice P) $0 $0 $0
Edward Birmingham (Second Vice) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Schnurr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lee Frazier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Reynolds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lewanda Miranda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Fritz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gene Fleeman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$291,422
Expenses
$254,424
Net Income
$36,998
Net Assets
$113,342
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $275,066
94.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,360
5.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,342
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $113,342
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicholas Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (First Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Edward Birmingham (Second Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Schnurr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lee Frazier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Reynolds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Fritz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gene Fleeman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,834
Expenses
$181,692
Net Income
$16,142
Net Assets
$77,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $167,073
84.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $29,070
14.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,974
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $77,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicholas Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (First Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Edward Birmingham (Second Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Schnurr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lee Frazier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Reynolds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Fritz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Art Stevenson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,181
Expenses
$220,933
Net Income
-$23,752
Net Assets
$58,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $171,783
87.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21,180
10.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,994
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $58,994
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicky Gacos (President) $0 $0 $0
Kim Williams (1st Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Harold Wilson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Paris Treadway (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Art Stevenson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Reynolds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela J Schnur (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Fritz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gene Fleeman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Higdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lee Frazier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$148,608
Expenses
$165,921
Net Income
-$17,313
Net Assets
$82,746
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $148,608
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,746
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $82,746

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

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.
2010

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.
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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