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Edith L Bishel Center For 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: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$105k (2023)

Expenses
$97.9k (2023)

Total Assets
$112k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$4.17k (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
$105,384
Expenses
$97,916
Net Income
$7,468
Net Assets
$107,332
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,626
69.9%
Program Services $1,235
1.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,546
9.1%
Net Fundraising $13,190
12.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $7,787
7.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,298
36.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,655
7.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,503
Total Liabilities $4,171
Net Assets $107,332
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shanna Larter (Sec/Exec Admin) $35,298 $0 $0
Sherry Dubbin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lyle Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Call (President) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judy Donner (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Strutz (Director Ad Hoc) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$104,786
Expenses
$97,904
Net Income
$6,882
Net Assets
$99,864
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,720
78.9%
Program Services $2,015
1.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,277
7.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,494
11.0%
Other Revenue $280
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,798
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $102,154
Total Liabilities $2,290
Net Assets $99,864
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherry Dubbin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeri Tow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Call (President) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Hoage (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$109,337
Expenses
$140,641
Net Income
-$31,304
Net Assets
$92,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $93,491
85.5%
Program Services $2,193
2.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,168
8.4%
Net Fundraising -$466
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,199
4.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,978
51.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,943
Total Liabilities $4,167
Net Assets $92,776
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherry Dubbin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeri Tow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Call (President) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Hoage (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$125,848
Expenses
$139,960
Net Income
-$14,112
Net Assets
$124,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $114,022
90.6%
Program Services $1,040
0.8%
Investment Income $43
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,515
6.8%
Net Fundraising -$1,048
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,276
2.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,159
45.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,636
Total Liabilities $4,556
Net Assets $124,080
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kay Hamilton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Dubbin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeri Tow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Call (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Hoage (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$170,160
Expenses
$257,741
Net Income
-$87,581
Net Assets
$139,317
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,957
81.7%
Program Services $1,850
1.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,299
5.5%
Net Fundraising $14,783
8.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,271
3.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,299
23.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $81,348
31.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,188
Total Liabilities $3,871
Net Assets $139,317
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul D Shane (Executive Dir.) $37,931 $0 $0
Daniel M Lipparelli (Executive Dir.) $22,368 $0 $0
Mark Michael (President) $0 $0 $0
Connie Wilkinson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kris Call (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Derting (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Hoage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Pruitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erick Vasquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hail (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Myrhe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Viviana Engel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joy Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$235,765
Expenses
$218,356
Net Income
$17,409
Net Assets
$228,684
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,626
71.9%
Program Services $3,822
1.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,363
3.5%
Net Fundraising $30,232
12.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $23,722
10.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,541
30.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,310
30.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,667
Total Liabilities $4,983
Net Assets $228,684
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Lipparelli (Executive Dir.) $65,541 $0 $0
Erick Vazquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joy Kelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Wilkinson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Michael (President) $0 $0 $0
Bill Hoage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Derting (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Call (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Pruitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hail (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Myrhe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Viviana Engel (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$250,414
Expenses
$187,082
Net Income
$63,332
Net Assets
$211,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,692
38.2%
Program Services $100,856
40.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,235
2.9%
Net Fundraising $22,892
9.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $23,682
9.5%
Other Revenue $57
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,041
25.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $65,061
34.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $214,330
Total Liabilities $3,055
Net Assets $211,275
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Lipparelli (Executive Dir.) $48,041 $0 $0
Tawney Carrrier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joy Kelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Wilkinson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Michael (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Hoage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Derting (President) $0 $0 $0
Kris Call (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Carrier (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hail (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Myrhe (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$162,912
Expenses
$166,261
Net Income
-$3,349
Net Assets
$147,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,936
39.2%
Program Services $85,035
52.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,720
2.3%
Net Fundraising $17,031
10.5%
Sales of Assets $100
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales -$6,910
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,688
25.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,922
36.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,393
Total Liabilities $3,450
Net Assets $147,943
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel Lipparelli (Executive Dir.) $42,688 $0 $0
Tawney Carrrier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joy Kelley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Armstrong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Derting (President) $0 $0 $0
Kris Call (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Carrier (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$163,430
Expenses
$172,184
Net Income
-$8,754
Net Assets
$150,605
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,640
21.2%
Program Services $97,286
59.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,011
5.5%
Sales of Assets $350
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $18,543
11.3%
Other Revenue $3,600
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,750
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,600
32.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,505
Total Liabilities $1,900
Net Assets $150,605
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tawney Carrrier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rosa Sandoval (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Peterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Beagles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Derting (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kris Call (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Carrier (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$178,465
Expenses
$175,659
Net Income
$2,806
Net Assets
$158,781
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,546
24.4%
Program Services $96,816
54.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,907
9.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $17,596
9.9%
Other Revenue $3,600
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $36,000
20.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,958
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,817
Total Liabilities $3,036
Net Assets $158,781
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Mccready (Executive Dir.) $36,000 $0 $0
Mary E Ketchersid (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Hoage (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Peterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Beagles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Derting (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Myhre (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Carrier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,779
Expenses
$170,647
Net Income
$31,132
Net Assets
$143,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,292
31.4%
Program Services $108,091
53.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,483
7.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,313
5.6%
Other Revenue $3,600
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,370
23.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,717
30.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,451
Total Liabilities $2,907
Net Assets $143,544
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Mccready (Executive Dir.) $34,063 $0 $0
Mary E Ketchersid (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Hoage (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Watt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Peterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Flo Sayre (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Derting (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Myhre (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,471
Expenses
$235,860
Net Income
-$41,389
Net Assets
$113,444
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,158
38.6%
Program Services $85,869
44.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,082
6.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $16,762
8.6%
Other Revenue $3,600
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,061
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,141
43.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,880
Total Liabilities $9,436
Net Assets $113,444

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$211,340
Expenses
$230,374
Net Income
-$19,034
Net Assets
$154,833
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,967
37.4%
Program Services $107,240
50.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,428
5.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,154
4.8%
Other Revenue $3,551
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,646
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $93,035
40.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,078
Total Liabilities $3,245
Net Assets $154,833

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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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