EIN 72-1111052

Louisiana Center for the Blind

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
34
City
Ruston
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Louisiana Center for the Blind empowers blind and visually impaired children and adults through training, research, and education. It is supported by the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana, providing outreach advocacy, training, and support for those with visual impairments. A 501 (c) 3 organization, it offers a comprehensive training program to help individuals fully participate in their communities through specialized skills like braille and cane travel. The center is located in Ruston, LA.
Total revenues
$2,157,459
2023
Total expenses
$2,575,726
2023
Total assets
$3,575,036
2023
Num. employees
34
2023

Program areas at Louisiana Center for the Blind

Training program-to help Blind persons fully participate in the economic, social and spiritual lives of their communities through braille, cane travel, and other special Blind skills
Step program - summer training and employment project is for Blind teenagers to promote job readiness skills and independence.
Buddy program - summer program for Blind children that includes mentoring and association with other successful Blind persons. the organization did not implement this program this year due to a lack of state funding for virtual instruction.
National federation of the Blind of Louisiana provided resources to assist in outreach advocacy, training and support for blind/visually impaired people. It is a 501 (c) 3 organization. Also, greater ouachita chapter of the national federation of the Blind of Louisiana provided resources to assist blind/visually impaired people.

Grants made by Louisiana Center for the Blind

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Federation of the Blind of LouisianaTo Provide Resources for the Outreach Advocacy, Training and Support for Blind/visually Impaired People.$11,000

Who funds Louisiana Center for the Blind

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United States Association of Blind AthletesSupport for Tournaments and Team Programs$6,000
United States Association of Blind AthletesSupport for Tournaments and Team Programs$6,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$22

Personnel at Louisiana Center for the Blind

NameTitleCompensation
Pamela AllenExecutive Director$63,367
Daphne MitchellSecretary and Director$0
Karl SmithPresident and Director$0
Noel NightengaleVice President and Director$0
Pam AllenPast Executive Director$63,368
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Louisiana Center for the Blind

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$666,048
Program services$1,167,666
Investment income and dividends$74,277
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$44,952
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$71,369
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$133,147
Total revenues$2,157,459

Form 990s for Louisiana Center for the Blind

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-08990View PDF
2022-062022-11-30990View PDF
2021-062022-01-18990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
2019-062020-09-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from United States Association of Blind Athletes
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Political advocacyState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
101 S Trenton St
Ruston, LA 71270
County
Lincoln Parish, LA
Website URL
louisianacenter.org/ 
Phone
(318) 251-2891
IRS details
EIN
72-1111052
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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