EIN 74-2465141

Colorado Center for the Blind

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
31
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Colorado Center for the Blind empowers blind individuals through training to live independent and productive lives. Its independence training program, tailored for adults aged 18 and up, runs for six to nine months and focuses not only on building necessary skills but also on instilling confidence. The senior services program targets those aged 55 years and older with the aim of equipping them with skills to stay independent in their homes while actively participating in daily activities. It offers multiple options, including both in-person and online sessions.
Total revenues
$2,999,807
2023
Total expenses
$2,435,641
2023
Total assets
$3,910,403
2023
Num. employees
31
2023

Program areas at Colorado Center for the Blind

Independence training program this program is designed for Blind adults ages eighteen and up. the typical program length is six to nine months. Students not only build the skills they will need to be independent, but also focus on gaining confidence and belief in themselves as Blind people. Classes include home management, cane travel, braille, organizational skills, computer/technology, industrial arts and vocational planning. Students are taught by positive Blind role models and learn that they can compete with their sighted peers. When the student completes training, they are able to apply for employment or attend a vocational or academic program.
Youth services program. the organization offers programs for children ages 5-21 in both year round and summer programming. Core components are mentoring, skills of blindness building, independent living, vocational training and services to parents and educators.
Older Blind adults services program. Designed to serve Blind adults 55 years of age and older. Our goal is to help seniors gain the skills and confidence to stay independent in their homes and continue to participate in daily activities. Options offered include in-home teaching services, group classes (braile, cooking and cane travel), support groups around the metro area, computer and phone instruction and older Blind adults in charge this is a five day residential program offering intensive skills of blindness training.

Who funds Colorado Center for the Blind

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Denver FoundationBlind & Visually Impaired Centers$40,000
American Endowment FoundationHuman Service$30,000
Colorado Gives FoundationGeneral Purpose$29,409
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Colorado Center for the Blind

NameTitleCompensation
Julie DedenExecutive Director$85,000
Maureen NietfeldStudent Services Director$0
Charles "Chaz" DavisDirector of Youth Services
Anne RigleyDirector of Older Blind Services
Michael HingsonVice - Chair$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Colorado Center for the Blind

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,284,570
Program services$1,468,275
Investment income and dividends$246,962
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,999,807

Form 990s for Colorado Center for the Blind

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-25990View PDF
2022-122023-10-25990View PDF
2021-122022-10-21990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122020-11-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from American Endowment Foundation
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Harry W Vicksman and Louis L Vicksman
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2233 W Shepperd Ave
Littleton, CO 80120
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Arapahoe County, CO
Website URL
cocenter.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
74-2465141
Fiscal year end
December
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
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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