Mindseye Radio
Mindseye Radio
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About this organization
Mission
MindsEye translates vision into audio by providing radio and internet broadcasts of periodicals and live descriptions of visual elements at theatres, museums and festivals to people who are blind, have low vision or are unable to
About
MindsEye produced over 130 hours a week of unique programming that featured volunteers reading from magazines, newspapers, books and retail ads. This programming was distributed to over 13,000 people who are blind, low vision, or had another physical disability that prevents them from reading. Broadcasts played over closed circuit radio, several apps, a phone service, and on MindsEye's website. Additionally, all hours of programming are available as mp3s each week that are available for registered listeners to download, 20 of these hours are available in specialized DAISY format, making them easier to navigate.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Mindseye translates vision into audio by providing radio and internet broadcasts of periodicals and live descriptions of visual elements at theatres, museums and festivals to people who are blind, have low vision or are unable to”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Mindseye translates vision into audio by providing radio and internet broadcasts of periodicals and live descriptions of visual elements at theatres, museums and festivals to people who are blind, have low vision or are unable to”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as IL.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 9541 Church Circle Drive, Belleville, IL, 62223.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 8 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$37,261.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2016.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $316,227 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $56,912 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.