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THE GUIDING PURPOSES ARE TO PROMOTE THE LITERACY OF BLIND CHILDREN THROUGH BRAILLE AND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO INFORMATION THAT EMPOWERS BLIND PEOPLE TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN WORK, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$4.3M
Program Spending
76%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$896.6K
Total Expenses
▼$4.3M
Total Assets
$10M
Total Liabilities
▼$311.4K
Net Assets
$9.7M
Officer Compensation
→$415.8K
Other Salaries
$2M
Investment Income
$491.9K
Fundraising
▼$341.5K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$200K
Awards Found
1
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | FIE EARMARK GRANT AWARDS | $200K | FY2010 | Jul 2010 – Jul 2011 | Open → |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $4.3M | $896.6K | $4.3M | $10M | $9.7M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $4.2M | $575.3K | $4.5M | $10.1M | $9.9M |
| 2022 | $5.2M | $1.1M | $4.6M | $10.5M | $10.3M |
| 2021 | $5.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Brian Macdonald | President/ceo/clerk | 40 | $256.3K | $0 | $37.3K | $293.7K |
| Karen Lewis | Treasurer/cfo | 40 | $155.4K | $0 | $21K | $176.4K |
| Danny Hirce | Chairperson | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheri Hutcherson | Vice Chairperson | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Brian Macdonald
President/ceo/clerk
$293.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$256.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$37.3K
Karen Lewis
Treasurer/cfo
$176.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$155.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21K
Danny Hirce
Chairperson
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cheri Hutcherson
Vice Chairperson
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Quintanilla | VP Of Development | 40 | $120.4K | $0 | $24.6K | $145.1K |
Joseph Quintanilla
VP Of Development
$145.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$120.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.6K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Travis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Raeder | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Cavallerano | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Doe | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Connors | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginger Brennan | Director | 1 |
Andrea Travis
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bill Raeder
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Chris Cavallerano
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $1.5M |
| $4.4M |
| $10.2M |
| $9.9M |
| 2020 | $5M | $801K | $4.5M | $7.8M | $7.6M |
| 2019 | $5.7M | $1M | $4.4M | $8.1M | $7.8M |
| 2018 | $4.5M | $978.5K | $4.1M | $7.3M | $6.8M |
| 2017 | $4M | $782.9K | $4.1M | $6.9M | $6.1M |
| 2016 | $3.8M | $1M | $3.9M | $6.6M | $5.9M |
| 2015 | $4.5M | $1.3M | $4M | $7.1M | $6.4M |
| 2014 | $3.9M | $966.3K | $3.9M | $6.6M | $6.1M |
| 2013 | $4.1M | $1M | $4.4M | $6.6M | $6.1M |
| 2012 | $4.3M | $1.2M | $4.1M | $6.7M | $6.2M |
| 2022 | 990 | Data |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | — |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Ian Cross | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Crane | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Ulwick-Sacca | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Cohane | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Kream | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Noble | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Abely | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Kerner | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Pierog | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Carvalho | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Slavis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisamaria Martinez | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Blocker | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Sadecki | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Frances Barry | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Neal Rosen | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Mclaughlin | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Schroeder | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Bernstein | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Coutu | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Gearhart | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cindy Doe
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Erin Connors
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ginger Brennan
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ian Cross
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jamie Crane
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Janet Ulwick-Sacca
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jenny Cohane
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeremy Kream
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jill Noble
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joe Abely
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julie Kerner
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julie Pierog
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Katie Carvalho
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Laura Slavis
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lisamaria Martinez
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Blocker
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Sadecki
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary Frances Barry
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Neal Rosen
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Mclaughlin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Schroeder
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sally Bernstein
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sarah Coutu
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tara Gearhart
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0