Program areas at Florida Center for the Blind
the organization provides free vision rehabilitation to those who are Blind or visually impaired. Services are provided through the following programs: Blind babies; children; transition for teens; independent living skills; orientation and mobility; vocational regabilitation/job readiness; braille instruction and access technology. the organization serves alachua, bradford, columbia, dixie, gilchrist, levy, marion and union counties. the organization served a total of 325 unduplicated clients (9,614 hours). Of the total number of clients served, 52 percent were not funded through the state contracts either due to not qualifying for services through the division of Blind services or because of exceeding the number of clients we are contracted to see. It is through private donors that we are allowed to service this "unfunded" group. In addition, the organization conducted 11,584 free vision screenings for the children of marion county.
Who funds Florida Center for the Blind
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Florida Center for the Blind
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Anissa Pieriboni | Chief Executive Officer | $99,068 | 2023-11-14 |
| Alan Altany | Chairman and Treasurer / Chairman / Treasurer / Board Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Peter Tyler | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Pravina Patel | Vice Chairman / Chairman / Vice Chair / Board Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Veronica Ryan | Treasurer and Secretary / Treasurer / Board Member | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| ...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for Florida Center for the Blind
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $970,679 | $777,997 | 24.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,244 | $1,595 | -22% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-5,552 | $6,403 | -186.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $3,100 | $182 | 1603.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $3,329 | $2,764 | 20.4% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $972,800 | $788,941 | 23.3% |
Organizations like Florida Center for the Blind
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Vision Forward Association Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $2,381,863 |
| The Iris Network | 501(c)(3) | Portland, ME | $2,596,794 |
| Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh (BVRS) | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $4,533,191 |
| 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 | $4,074,457 |
| Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut | 501(c)(3) | Windsor, CT | $601,293 |
| San Diego Center for the Blind (SDCB) | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $1,394,641 |
| Lighthouse of Pinellas | 501(c)(3) | Largo, FL | $1,779,617 |
| Lilac Services for the Blind | 501(c)(3) | Spokane, WA | $333,906 |
| Lions Center for the Visually Impaired | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburg, CA | $660,172 |
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1411 Ne 22nd Ave
- Ocala, FL 34470
- Metro area
- Ocala, FL
- County
- Marion County, FL
- Website URL
- flblind.org/Â
- Phone
- (352) 873-4700
IRS details
- EIN
- 59-2953392
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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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