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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2024 Expires: February 2026

VISIONS/ Services For The Blind & Visually Impaired

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(212) 625-1616
500 Greenwich Street
New York, NY, 10013-1354
http://www.visionsvcb.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

VISIONS/ Services For The Blind & Visually Impaired meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service organization whose purpose is to develop and implement programs to:
-assist people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities,
-educate the public to understand the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired so that they may be integrated into all aspects of community life.

VISIONS fulfills its purpose by providing:
-Individualized rehabilitation training at home or in the community
-Social services
-Employment training and job development
-Group and community education and activities

Year, State Incorporated:
1926, NY

VISIONS programs focus on individuals with low income primarily in the Greater New York Metropolitan area that are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities, elders, limited-English speakers and culturally diverse consumers. VISIONS also supports and trains family members and unpaid caregivers.

For the year ended September 30, 2022, VISIONS/ Services For The Blind & Visually Impaired's program expenses were:

Community services $6,732,169
VCB $2,431,287
Selis Manor $1,416,152
Total Program Expenses $10,579,608

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed

Board Size
22

Paid Staff Size
102

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Theater events, golf outing

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 6.93%

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 VISIONS/ Services For The Blind & Visually Impaired's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.

Source of Funds
Government support $6,025,763
Interest and dividends $1,770,192
Contributions and bequests $1,136,658
Community events, net $217,318
Special Events, net $172,594
VCB contributions $30,947
Other revenues $22,209
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments $-19,236,674
Total Income $-9,860,993

Programs: 88% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 8%

Total Income $-9,860,993
Total expenses: $12,080,240
  Program expenses $10,579,608
  Fundraising expenses $523,368
  Administrative expenses $977,264
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-21,941,233
Beginning Net Assets $131,704,088
Other Changes In Net Assets $-988,705
Ending Net Assets $108,774,150
Total Liabilities $928,638
Total Assets $109,702,788

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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York