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EIN 71-0208511

World Services for the Blind

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
48
City
Little Rock
State
Arkansas
Year formed
1947
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
Description
World Services for the Blind empowers blind and visually impaired individuals through independent living, job training programs, and assistive technology learning.
Total revenues
$3,830,014
2023
Total expenses
$2,329,264
2023
Total assets
$17,622,958
2023
Num. employees
48
2023

Program areas at World Services for the Blind

Served approximately 118 individuals through a complete personal adjustment program, thirteen vocational courses, a vision rehabilitation clinic, an assistive technology learning center, job placement assistance, and a college preparatory program.

Who funds World Services for the Blind

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
World Services for the Blind FoundationTo Fund Operations of Supported Organization's Overall Programs$79,214
Schmieding FoundationVarious$25,000
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable andUnrestricted General$25,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at World Services for the Blind

NameTitleCompensation
Eric YarberryChief Executive Officer$59,587
Amanda BeaudoinChief Financial Officer$85,833
Sharon GiovinazzoWSB President and Chief Executive Officer$83,590

Financials for World Services for the Blind

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,454,554
Program services$2,326,253
Investment income and dividends$2,144
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$3,204
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$316
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$43,543
Total revenues$3,830,014

Form 990s for World Services for the Blind

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-29990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062020-09-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like World Services for the Blind

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Associated Services for the BlindBensalem, PA$2,752,308
North Central Sight ServicesWilliamsport, PA$10,220,597
Envision IncorporatedWichita, KS$18,372,581
Louisiana Association for the BlindShreveport, LA$6,803,136
Compeer WestBuffalo, NY$1,992,926
Carroll Center for the BlindNewton, MA$7,875,561
In-SightWarwick, RI$1,134,758
New Hampshire Association for the Blind D / B / Association Future in SightConcord, NH$2,850,444
Butler County Association for the BlindButler, PA$1,040,408
Lighthouse Center for Vital LivingDuluth, MN$1,695,923
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $11,000 from Lakeland Lions Foundation
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $79,214 from World Services for the Blind Foundation
July 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsSchoolsDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2811 Fair Park Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72204
Metro area
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
County
Pulaski County, AR
Website URL
wsblind.org/ 
Phone
(501) 664-7100
IRS details
EIN
71-0208511
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1947
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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