EIN 36-2229565

Second Sense

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The organization inspires individuals to move beyond vision loss and believe in their abilities. Through client-centered support and training, they learn new skills, build confidence and realize thier value in our community. Together we are changing society's perception of human potential. To inspire individuals to move beyond vision loss and believe in their abilities.
Also known as...
Guild for the Blind
Total revenues
$1,073,143
2023
Total expenses
$1,035,256
2023
Total assets
$980,698
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Second Sense

Independent living services - provides education and training on skills clients need to accomplish daily tasks.
Orientation and mobility - teaching clients how to travel safely and independently using a white cane.
Adaptive technology services - provides classroom training and individual instruction in the use of adaptive technology.

Who funds Second Sense

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$305,850
Debicki FoundationMedical Research and Outreach$100,000
Lohengrin FoundationGeneral Fund$100,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Second Sense

NameTitleCompensation
Steven ZelnerExecutive Director$188,250
Brett ChristensonPresident$0
Michael WagnerTreasurer$0
Laura RounceSecretary$0
David TabakPast Executive Director$79,489

Financials for Second Sense

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,085,796
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$3,484
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$85
Net income from fundraising events$-15,616
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-606
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,073,143

Form 990s for Second Sense

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-08990View PDF
2022-062023-02-10990View PDF
2021-062022-02-10990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-10-19990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Debicki Foundation
June 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $13,000 from Mobility Management Partners
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Lohengrin Foundation
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Debicki Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
65 E Wacker Pl 1010
Chicago, IL 60601
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
second-sense.org/ 
Phone
(312) 236-8569
IRS details
EIN
36-2229565
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1949
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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