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Blind Institute Of Technology

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: Unknown / Unclassified (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.08M (2023)

Expenses
$1.31M (2023)

Total Assets
$279k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$203k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 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
$1,077,170
Expenses
$1,306,775
Net Income
-$229,605
Net Assets
$75,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $339,805
31.5%
Program Services $734,482
68.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,883
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $156,672
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $520,359
39.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $278,525
Total Liabilities $203,239
Net Assets $75,286
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hess (Executive Di) $100,368 $0 $0
Natalie Hess (Cco) $49,044 $0 $0
Ub Ciminieri (Board Presid) $0 $0 $0
Tammy Teitscheind (Board Secret) $0 $0 $0
Zenita Henderson (Board Treasu) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,184,778
Expenses
$1,197,514
Net Income
-$12,736
Net Assets
$304,891
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $408,963
34.5%
Program Services $551,543
46.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $224,272
18.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $140,843
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $382,985
32.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $478,149
Total Liabilities $173,258
Net Assets $304,891
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hess (Executive Di) $98,656 $0 $5,267
Natalie Hess (Cco) $42,187 $0 $1,994
Ub Ciminieri (Board Presid) $0 $0 $0
Tammy Teitscheind (Board Secret) $0 $0 $0
Zenita Henderson (Board Treasu) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,065,318
Expenses
$956,774
Net Income
$108,544
Net Assets
$317,627
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $316,534
29.7%
Program Services $748,299
70.2%
Investment Income $485
0.0%
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 $623,041
65.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $507,124
Total Liabilities $189,497
Net Assets $317,627
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hess (Executive Di) $101,956 $0 $0
Natalie Hess (Cco) $38,792 $0 $0
Ub Ciminieri (Board Presid) $0 $0 $0
Lidiane Mocko (Board Secret) $0 $0 $0
Zenita Henderson (Board Treasu) $0 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Su Hawk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Cushman (Board Direct) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$834,553
Expenses
$682,174
Net Income
$152,379
Net Assets
$209,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $351,752
42.1%
Program Services $451,467
54.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$60,866
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $92,200
11.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $447,223
65.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,804
Total Liabilities $30,721
Net Assets $209,083
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hess (Executive Di) $83,269 $0 $3,530
Natalie Hess (Cco) $30,015 $0 $2,901
Mark Vivien (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ub Ciminieri (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Naclerio (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Austin Stout (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Farnsworth (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Reuter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Benard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Crystal Kasper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Weydert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$576,626
Expenses
$717,640
Net Income
-$141,014
Net Assets
$56,704
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $178,822
31.0%
Program Services $458,217
79.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$60,413
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 $255,101
35.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,662
Total Liabilities $109,958
Net Assets $56,704
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hess (Executive Di) $90,405 $0 $18,482
Natalie Hess (Cco) $34,010 $0 $16,752
Mark Vivien (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jim Farnsworth (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Ub Ciminieri (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Reuter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Naclerio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Weydert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Austin Stout (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Watson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Crystal Kasper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Benard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$841,686
Expenses
$770,882
Net Income
$70,804
Net Assets
$197,718
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $209,496
24.9%
Program Services $692,440
82.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$60,250
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $124,415
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $104,672
13.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $242,531
Total Liabilities $44,813
Net Assets $197,718
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hess (Executive Di) $90,405 $0 $18,482
Natalie Hess (Cco) $34,010 $0 $16,752
Jim Kemp (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Vivien (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Farnsworth (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Weydert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diana Ferguson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Crystal Kasper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Watson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Austin Stout (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Burt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$943,560
Expenses
$823,121
Net Income
$120,439
Net Assets
$126,914
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,699
13.1%
Program Services $819,861
86.9%
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 $124,061
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $238,672
29.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $210,331
Total Liabilities $83,417
Net Assets $126,914
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hess (Executive Di) $106,113 $0 $0
Natalie Hess (Cco) $13,116 $0 $0
Chris Dermody (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Scott Burt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Davison (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brad Weydert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Berlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hawk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Grube (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diana Ferguson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Vivien (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Crystal Kasper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Zack Meade (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Watson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Farnsworth (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$328,635
Expenses
$311,373
Net Income
$17,262
Net Assets
$24,401
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,863
9.7%
Program Services $241,487
73.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $55,285
16.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,000
28.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,009
Total Liabilities $41,608
Net Assets $24,401
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hess (Executive Di) $90,000 $0 $0
Chris Dermody (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Scott Burt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Davison (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brad Weydert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Berlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hawk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Grube (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diana Ferguson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Vivien (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$191,854
Expenses
$187,047
Net Income
$4,807
Net Assets
$7,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,573
15.4%
Program Services $143,488
74.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,793
9.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,000
45.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,710
28.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,674
Total Liabilities $28,535
Net Assets $7,139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Hess (Executive Director) $85,000 $0 $0
Chris Dermody (Chariman) $0 $0 $0
Scott Burt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Davison (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kishore Nayak (General Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Weydert (General Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Berlin (General Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hawk (General Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Grube (General Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Burroughs (General Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$131,042
Expenses
$119,524
Net Income
$11,518
Net Assets
$2,334
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,254
41.4%
Program Services $76,788
58.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,334
Total Liabilities $4,000
Net Assets $2,334
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Hess (Executive Director) $59,188 $0
Chris Dermody (Director) $0 $0
Scott Burt (Director) $0 $0
Shawn Davison (Director) $0 $0
Brad Weydert (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$45,758
Expenses
$54,942
Net Income
-$9,184
Net Assets
-$9,184
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,343
35.7%
Program Services $29,415
64.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $816
Total Liabilities $10,000
Net Assets -$9,184
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Hess (Executive Director) $41,870 $0
Chris Dermody (Director) $0 $0
Scott Burt (Director) $0 $0
Shawn Davison (Director) $0 $0
Brad Weydert (Director) $0 $0

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