Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Inc
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that promotes the dignity and independence of people in Wisconsin who are blind or visually impaired by providing vision services, advocating for legislation, and educating the general public.
About
The Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired sells specialized assistive products at low cost to people who are blind or have low vision. During 2018, these assistive products helped keep about 1,949 blind and visually impaired individuals independent. The organization also distributes 379 white canes at no cost to blind and visually impaired individuals. In-home rehabilitation teaching was provided in 384 visits to teach individuals with changing vision how to do familiar tasks in new ways. Additional presentations were made to groups of professionals who work with older adults with vision loss. Low vision assessments were administered to 319 individuals, helping them learn how to use their remaining vision with the best results.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The wisconsin council of the blind and visually impaired's mission is to promote the dignity and empowerment of people in wisconsin who are blind and visually impaired by providing services, advocating legislation, and educating the general public.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Advance the interests of people in wisconsin who are blind and visually impaired.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is WI.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 754 WILLIAMSON ST, MADISON, WI, 537033546.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 18 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $389,306.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1953.
- The organization pays $774,248 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $135,558 in fundraising expenses.