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Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement Inc

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: Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines / Eye Diseases, Blindness and Vision Impairments (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$530k (2023)

Expenses
$486k (2023)

Total Assets
$943k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$61.6k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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
$530,138
Expenses
$485,578
Net Income
$44,560
Net Assets
$881,562
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $444,891
83.9%
Program Services $62,618
11.8%
Investment Income $22,038
4.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $591
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,588
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $261,759
53.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $943,211
Total Liabilities $61,649
Net Assets $881,562
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Orgas (Executive Director) $61,361 $0 $1,227
Michelle Gran (President) $0 $0 $0
Erica Reib (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Watson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mason (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carlos Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Heesen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Kerrigan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elliott King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Koceja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Kuehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Guadalupe Creapeau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Xinju Hippe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Johnston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Holt (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$496,250
Expenses
$455,764
Net Income
$40,486
Net Assets
$822,345
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $408,947
82.4%
Program Services $71,168
14.3%
Investment Income $13,936
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,199
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,827
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $239,282
52.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $866,170
Total Liabilities $43,825
Net Assets $822,345
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Orgas (Executive Director) $57,650 $0 $1,177
Carlos Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elliot King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gran (President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Heesen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mason (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erica Reib (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dale Kuehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Kerrigan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Koceja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Watson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$489,990
Expenses
$428,244
Net Income
$61,746
Net Assets
$839,164
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $416,591
85.0%
Program Services $57,009
11.6%
Investment Income $13,425
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,965
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,235
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $237,994
55.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $878,240
Total Liabilities $39,076
Net Assets $839,164
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Orgas (Executive Director) $57,128 $0 $1,106
Robin Brisco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlos Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elliot King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gran (President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Heesen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Reib (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dale Kuehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Natzke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Koceja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Watson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diana Pine (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$451,549
Expenses
$444,774
Net Income
$6,775
Net Assets
$705,050
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $387,091
85.7%
Program Services $46,610
10.3%
Investment Income $12,307
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,541
1.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,399
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $243,980
54.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $745,916
Total Liabilities $40,866
Net Assets $705,050
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Orgas (Executive Direc) $55,293 $0 $1,106
Robin Brisco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlos Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elliot King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gran (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Heesen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Reib (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Kuehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Natzke (President) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Koceja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Watson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diana Pine (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$348,960
Expenses
$411,210
Net Income
-$62,250
Net Assets
$707,065
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $282,346
80.9%
Program Services $49,754
14.3%
Investment Income $13,273
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,587
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,590
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $223,079
54.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $742,761
Total Liabilities $35,696
Net Assets $707,065
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Orgas (Executive Direc) $53,550 $0 $1,040
Robin Brisco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harold Mester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Coleman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Karen Petric (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gran (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Heesen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zarina Mohd Shah (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Reib (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Kaczmarowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Natzke (President) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Koceja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Watson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diana Pine (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$389,649
Expenses
$411,013
Net Income
-$21,364
Net Assets
$717,246
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $311,611
80.0%
Program Services $52,652
13.5%
Investment Income $16,059
4.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $9,327
2.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,013
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $229,545
55.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $798,013
Total Liabilities $80,767
Net Assets $717,246
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Orgas (Executive Direc) $52,001 $0 $1,012
Robin Brisco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harold Mester (President) $0 $0 $0
Kara Coleman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Karen Petric (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gran (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Heesen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zarina Mohd Shah (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Reib (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Kaczmarowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Natzke (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Koceja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Watson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diana Pine (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$451,527
Expenses
$388,297
Net Income
$63,230
Net Assets
$768,831
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $387,480
85.8%
Program Services $47,642
10.6%
Investment Income $13,662
3.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,743
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,683
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $212,626
54.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $802,248
Total Liabilities $33,417
Net Assets $768,831
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Orgas (Executive Direc) $50,641 $0 $1,042
Robin Brisco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harold Mester (President) $0 $0 $0
Kara Coates (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Karen Petric (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gran (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Zellmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Vincent (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Erica Reib (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Kaczmarowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Natzke (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Koceja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Watson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diana Pine (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$365,835
Expenses
$358,302
Net Income
$7,533
Net Assets
$692,484
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $307,134
84.0%
Program Services $43,209
11.8%
Investment Income $11,436
3.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,072
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $984
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,072
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $188,772
52.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $721,794
Total Liabilities $29,310
Net Assets $692,484
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Orgas (Executive Direc) $52,124 $0 $948
Robin Brisco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harold Mester (President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Gauthier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Karen Petric (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gran (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fredrick Lynk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Vincent (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Reib (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Kaczmarowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Natzke (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Koceja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Watson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diana Pine (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$368,469
Expenses
$290,023
Net Income
$78,446
Net Assets
$663,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $314,099
85.2%
Program Services $37,147
10.1%
Investment Income $10,959
3.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$518
Sales of Assets $3,839
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,943
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,411
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $147,706
50.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $686,229
Total Liabilities $22,551
Net Assets $663,678
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Orgas (Executive Direc) $47,398 $0 $3,013
Kay Fleming (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harold Mester (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Gauthier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Karen Petric (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Barnes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fredrick Lynk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Vincent (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Reib (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheri Mc Grath (President) $0 $0 $0
Don Natzke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Watson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diana Pine (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$413,939
Expenses
$264,335
Net Income
$149,604
Net Assets
$627,152
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $343,236
82.9%
Program Services $41,557
10.0%
Investment Income $10,245
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $12,901
3.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,000
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,482
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $128,052
48.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $652,356
Total Liabilities $25,204
Net Assets $627,152

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$254,316
Expenses
$259,412
Net Income
-$5,096
Net Assets
$476,527
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $217,036
85.3%
Program Services $22,396
8.8%
Investment Income $8,008
3.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $6,876
2.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,118
18.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $109,904
42.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $498,181
Total Liabilities $21,654
Net Assets $476,527

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,719
Expenses
$241,181
Net Income
-$27,462
Net Assets
$460,584
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,417
81.6%
Program Services $29,498
13.8%
Investment Income $6,903
3.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,926
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $975
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,846
19.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $95,276
39.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $472,372
Total Liabilities $11,788
Net Assets $460,584

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$237,655
Expenses
$220,844
Net Income
$16,811
Net Assets
$475,910
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $208,860
87.9%
Program Services $22,183
9.3%
Investment Income $6,003
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $609
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,368
21.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $86,708
39.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $500,212
Total Liabilities $24,302
Net Assets $475,910

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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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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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