Program areas at BVRS
Rehabilitation and industries programs - residental and community-based personal adjustment Services that enable people to learn how to use their other senses along with specialized equipment and procedures to perform the usual activities of daily living. Comprehensive, interdisciplinary low Vision Services that enable people with Vision impairments to learn how to effectively use their Vision in their daily activities. Providing access technology Services and competitive employment opportunities for individuals with Vision loss.
Community and support program - coordinated and comprehensive information and referral and case management Services which enable people to identify, consider, and select Services which they feel will be of greatest assistance to them. Information and screening Services designed to prevent loss of Vision.
Vocational Services - vocational assessment, training, placement and employment support which permit people with Vision impairments to work successfully in the community or in specialized work programs within the facility.
Who funds Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh (BVRS)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at BVRS
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| John Ormsbee | Chief Financial Officer | $33,537 | 2022-06-30 |
| Leslie Montgomery | Vice President of External Affairs | $139,663 | 2023-06-30 |
| Barbara Peterson | Director, Client Services | | 2023-06-20 |
| Tony Leonzio | Director, Maintenance | | 2023-06-20 |
| Erica Hacker | Optometrist | $115,272 | 2022-06-30 |
| ...and 10 more key personnel |
Financials for BVRS
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,817,727 | $3,657,667 | -50.3% |
| Program services | $1,106,962 | $987,971 | 12% |
| Investment income and dividends | $425,131 | $608,107 | -30.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $20,901 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $1,038,143 | $905,004 | 14.7% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $124,327 | $127,196 | -2.3% |
| Total revenues | $4,533,191 | $6,285,945 | -27.9% |
Organizations like BVRS
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Iris Network | 501(c)(3) | Portland, ME | $2,596,794 |
| Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $12,158,033 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $16,732,541 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $14,274,533 |
| San Diego Center for the Blind (SDCB) | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $1,394,641 |
| The Jewish Guild for the Blind | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $10,042,342 |
| Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $2,692,191 |
| Delta Gamma Anchor Center for Blind Children | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $2,521,455 |
| Vision Forward Association Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $3,019,436 |
| Meyer Center for Special Children | 501(c)(3) | Greenville, SC | $5,050,654 |
Data update history
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1816 Locust St
- Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Metro area
- Pittsburgh, PA
- County
- Allegheny County, PA
- Website URL
- bvrspittsburgh.org/Â
- Phone
- (412) 368-4400
- Facebook page
- BVRSPittsburghÂ
- Twitter profile
- @bvrspittsburghÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 25-1803195
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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
- Central organization
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