EIN 94-1196206

Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
49
Year formed
1945
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Vista Center empowers the visually impaired through tech services and customized plans promoting independence, safety and quality of life.
Total revenues
$4,068,254
2023
Total expenses
$4,016,413
2023
Total assets
$13,564,503
2023
Num. employees
49
2023

Program areas at Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Safe and healthy living - without sight the most routine tasks can seem insurmountable. the safe and healthy living program assesses the individual needs of a client and develops a customized plan of action for teaching the skills that enable independence.social services - participants receive an overall assessment of their current situation and needs. Vista Center's social workers help individuals develop a rehabilitation plan, provide case management and keep the individual informed about programs, services and resources to support that person's independence. (continued on sch. O)orientation and mobility - Vista Center's teachers work with clients on mastering activities such as cane use, crossing streets, using public transportation, walking with a guide dog and navigating everyday environments.daily living skills - training helps clients live safely and become more independent by learning safe cooking techniques, independent medication and health management, housekeeping, personal hygiene, money and paperwork management and adapting to everyday environments so clients can negotiate daily tasks.counseling and support groups - includes individual and/or group professional counseling. Sessions help clients adjust to living with a disability.the health library - an affiliate of the stanford health library, offers a variety of scientifically-based medical information on vision loss and rehabilitation. Skilled volunteers can research medical topics for any Blind or Visually Impaired person who requests assistance.support for vocational services - Vista Center staff support Visually Impaired people who are working or returning to work with orientation to the job site, organizational skills, technology training and by linking them to community resources that provide job support.the store at Vista Center - is stocked with a variety of products that can help people who are Blind or Visually Impaired enjoy and lead more independent lives.volunteers - Vista Center's enthusiastic volunteers work directly with its clients filling a variety of needs. They also work in the store at Vista Center, the health library or assist Visually Impaired staff members.
School and youth services - Blind and Visually Impaired young people are no different from their sighted peers in their desire for opportunities to engage with others and make a difference in the world. the school and youth services program provides them with the tools, strategies, confidence and courage to build the future that they dream of and that is possible.family and youth activities - planned events are scheduled throughout the year for a family day of fun! They enjoy amusement parks, visiting the zoo, going fishing, kayaking, ice skating and a whole lot more! (continued on sch. O)when i grow up - offers the opportunity for Blind or Visually Impaired youth to "see" their future possibilities by getting to know Blind and Visually Impaired adults who have succeeded in a sighted world. Teens together plus - is a monthly support group for Vista Center's Blind and Visually Impaired youth who are between the ages of 15 and 22 years old. It is an excellent opportunity to connect with peers, build social skills, receive emotional support and share information about technology and other areas of interest related to blindness.braille challenge - is a celebration of braille literacy in the form of a contest among Blind school children. the contestants are public and private school students in grades one through twelve. Winners participate in the national braille challenge sponsored by the braille institute.instruction in schools - teachers of the Visually Impaired are directly involved in the education and rehabilitation of Blind children. the organization contracts with numerous school districts to provide their Blind education and rehabilitation services. the organization's services include orientation and mobility, technology for youth, teachers of the Visually Impaired and assessment services.
Low vision services - when someone is slowly losing sight, losing faith in one's ability to function independently becomes a real fear. By conducting evaluations, which result in recommendations and education to enhance the use of remaining vision, Vista Center's specially trained low vision optometrists provide devices, services and support that alleviate fear and restore hope.low vision clinic - the individual's functional vision will be evaluated by Vista Center's low vision optometrist who will recommend adaptive equipment to assist in daily life activities. These adaptive aids can assist with reading, writing, watching television, seeing street signs and many other daily activities. (continued on sch. O)lighting evaluations and contrast training - Vista Center's occupational therapist will provide an evaluation to determine the best lighting for its clients' home environments and for completing a task. the use of contrast in client homes will also be demonstrated to make daily tasks easier.low vision aids and devices training - appropriate magnifying devices and electronic equipment are demonstrated and recommended to allow the client to maximize the use of remaining vision.low vision expo - event provides speakers from the ophthalmology community, the technology field and a variety of vendors demonstrating the latest in assistive technology and community resources.
Technology program - Vista Center's technology program, part of safe and healthy living, is leading the way in bringing technology that was once only available to the sighted community to those who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Vista Center's access transform and open up new worlds to Vista Center's clients.technology lab days - the tech lab is a free one-on-one session designed to demonstrate a variety of devices and help with selecting the best option in a supportive setting.technology user group - these free meetings are scheduled once a month in Vista Center's palo alto and santa cruz offices. Learn from speakers from assistive technology companies and be in the know about what is new.assistive technology training - this is a one-on-one training session at Vista Center's palo alto office with Vista Center's technology specialist. Topics include using a personal computer with the latest assistive software including zoomtext, magic, jaws, ms office with assistive technology and internet explorer with assistive technology. Individual instruction on the latest apple ios and android devices is also available.concierge training in your home - Vista Center offers individualized instruction in client homes, including a personalized assessment of client training needs and equipment, one-on-one instruction on client personal computers using assistive technology software and teaching clients how to use other devices effectively. Vista Center will help clients to select applications that suit their needs and offer training on them. Follow-up services are offered to verify that clients have mastered the skills they need.technology for youth - offering opportunities for youth to learn the latest assistive technology and applications, especially those being used in the classroom. Viptuc (Visually Impaired persons technology users conference) is for those interested in learning about cutting edge technologies being incorporated in a variety of products, especially the latest smart phones and how that technology is being made accessible to those who are blindor Visually impaired.community outreach - Vista Center is committed to communicating its mission and how it can help all individuals in its service area who are experiencing vision loss, through a comprehensive community outreach program.community outreach - includes presentations and educational events targeted to specific groups including:medical referral sources, including mds, ods and medical groupscommunity centers and civic organizationshealth fairssenior residencesvista Center open house events and low vision exposcorporate employee presentationsclassroom outreach and education - Vista Center's teachers provide education and outreach at k-12 schools to educate students about what vision loss is, how they can help someone who has vision loss and what they should do to take care of their own eye health. Students are offered the opportunity to become volunteers to help someone who is blind.paratransit, public transit and intersection consulting - municipal traffic departments and public transportation agencies contract with Vista Center to formally analyze street intersections for pedestrian safety and to make suggestions as to how they can be modified. Vista Center also analyzes bus and train embarkation points and advises on how they may be improved. Vista Center's orientation and mobility staff participates on county paratransit agency advisory boards to monitor trends and suggest service improvements.professional staff in-services - are offered to cover a variety of topics including an insight into vision loss, the sighted guide experience, essential communication strategies and strategies for coping with significant vision loss. If an entity's staff works with or assists individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Vista Center can provide the training that is needed to promote a safe and respectful environment.corporate outreach - Vista Center provides expertise and resources to corporate partners for research and development purposes.

Who funds Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundHealth$242,100
The Tae FoundationTo Provide Funds To Support the Continued Work of the Vista Center of Empowering Individuals Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired To Embrace Life To the Fullest.$48,500
American Endowment FoundationHuman Service$45,000
...and 19 more grants received totalling $549,873

Personnel at Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired

NameTitleCompensation
Sharon HudsonChief Operating Officer , Director of Vista Center San Jose in / Chief Operating Officer / Associate Director M.a. , Coms , CVRT$114,991
Marty CunnieChief Financial Officer
Sean CameronChief Information Officer
Laura BajukChief Development Officer in
Karae LisleExecutive Director$166,926
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,077,441
Program services$922,545
Investment income and dividends$71,261
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$20,785
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$106,087
Net income from fundraising events$-139,488
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$9,623
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,068,254

Form 990s for Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-30990View PDF
2022-062023-04-29990View PDF
2021-062022-05-05990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $48,500 from The Tae Foundation
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $17,910 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $141,214 from Menlo Charity Horse Show
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $75,500 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsFamily service centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2500 El Camino Real 100
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
vistacenter.org/ 
Phone
(650) 858-0202
IRS details
EIN
94-1196206
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1945
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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