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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2025 Expires: April 2027

Akron Blind Center & Workshop

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(330) 253-6552
325 E Market St
Akron, OH, 44304-1340
https://akronblindcenter.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Akron Blind Center & Workshop meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To empower and enrich the lives of the visually challenged

Year, State Incorporated:
1948, OH

Also Known As:
The Society of the Blind

The Akron Blind Center was established to promote education, outreach, social and recreational activities, as well as to support the independence of people who are blind and legally blind in Summit and adjoining counties. We offer mentor programs for younger or recently transitioning sight loss adults. We partner you with an “experienced” individual who can offer valuable insights and information, as well as encouragement to a scary and lonely experience. The Akron Blind Center has a small store that offers aids and devices to both members and the public.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Akron Blind Center & Workshop's program expenses were:

Program Expenses $106,167
Total Program Expenses $106,167

Chair of the Board
Mr. Pierre Irvine, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
12

Paid Staff Size
1

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 6.60%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Akron Blind Center & Workshop's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts $86,329
Program Service Revenue $19,433
Miscellaneous Revenue $5,417
Investment Income $544
Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory $-290
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events $-3,068
Total Income $108,365

Programs: 65% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 32%

Total Income $108,365
Total expenses: $164,110
  Program expenses $106,167
  Fundraising expenses $5,495
  Administrative expenses $52,448
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-55,745
Beginning Net Assets $1,816,928
Other Changes In Net Assets $210,509
Ending Net Assets $1,971,692
Total Liabilities $24,542
Total Assets $1,971,692

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Report completed by:
BBB of Akron