Program areas at Earle Baum Center of the Blind
Assistive technology services (at) - evaluates client skills and offers instruction in the use of the latest adaptive equipment including hardware and software through one-on-one and group instruction,offering recommendations and training enable full participation in today's world.
Orientation and mobility (o&m) - develops the skills required to travel independently, safely and confidently through one's environment. Specific instruction covers spatial concepts, sensory awareness, white cane skills, and the use of public transportation.
Independent living skills training (ils) - instructor-lead introductory course work for people recently experiencing sight loss, and classes designed to address the individual emotional adjustment to sight loss. Adaptive skills for cooking, shopping, financial and household management, clothing color matching and more. Course content is based on individual needs in group or individual settings.
Who funds Earle Baum Center of the Blind
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Earle Baum Center of the Blind
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Bob Sonnenberg | Chief Executive Officer | $209,324 | 2024-04-25 |
| Robert Sonnenberg | Past Chief Executive Officer | $141,635 | 2023-08-03 |
| Bill Nordskog | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Michael Hingson | President | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Katrina Aho | Director of Ops. | $113,919 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Earle Baum Center of the Blind
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $522,118 | $2,281,833 | -77.1% |
| Program services | $300,298 | $209,328 | 43.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $110,734 | $62,659 | 76.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $68,351 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $44 | -100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $27,779 | -100% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $15 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $933,150 | $2,650,009 | -64.8% |
Organizations like Earle Baum Center of the Blind
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind | 501(c)(3) | New Port Richey, FL | $1,093,846 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches | 501(c)(3) | West Palm Beach, FL | $2,004,713 |
| Aurora of Central New York | 501(c)(3) | Syracuse, NY | $2,689,171 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $3,659,282 |
| Preserve Vision Florida | 501(c)(3) | Clearwater, FL | $778,273 |
| Center for Sight and Hearing | 501(c)(3) | Rockford, IL | $1,924,114 |
| Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center | 501(c)(3) | Sarasota, FL | $1,736,617 |
| Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired | 501(c)(3) | Palo Alto, CA | $4,068,254 |
| Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 501(c)(3) | Anchorage, AK | $685,467 |
| Lighthouse of Southwest Florida | 501(c)(3) | North Fort Myers, FL | $1,160,036 |
Data update history
December 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Dr. Scholl Foundation September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Peninsula Endowment May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 4539 Occidental Rd
- Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Metro area
- Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
- County
- Sonoma County, CA
- Website URL
- earlebaum.org/Â
- Phone
- (707) 523-3222
IRS details
- EIN
- 91-1840275
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- Not Operating or In Process of Dissolving
- Charity Registration status
- Dissolution Waiver Issued
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- 106540
- FTB Entity ID
- 2007046
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-01-15
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