2022-05-16T16:59:00-05:00 2021-06-30 231980475 Kreischer Miller 100 Witmer Road Suite 350 Horsham PA 190442369 990 2020-07-01 231370508 VisionLink VISI 2156270600 PO Box 1758 Bensalem PA 19020 Karla S McCaney President & CEO 2156270600 2022-05-16 1 Karla McCaney 999009999 Christopher M Pekula P00734965 2154414600 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X X Associated Services of the Blind and Karla S McCaney PO Box 1758 Bensalem PA 19020 11749982 0 X www.visionlinkphl.org X 1984 PA Human services organization that provides direct education and access to resources to those in the Philadelphia region facing vision loss. The organization fosters connections among the region's many diverse resources, working with partners to advance health and well-being, utilize technology as a tool, and expand the reach of the arts and cultural offerings in local communities. Building on a history of nearly 145 years, the organization promotes personal independence through educational training, opportunities for participation in community-wide events and activities and linkages to supportive community partners. The organization assists program participants and students in setting and working towards individual goals focused on personal autonomy and community engagement. 13 13 32 0 0 0 754962 2245815 669803 156519 1344295 1892620 3421 15956 2772481 4310910 4144 46583 0 0 2038787 1665873 56000 84000 200580 1160941 1238804 3259872 3035260 -487391 1275650 30198180 37988043 658319 274727 29539861 37713316 X Our MissionIs dedicated to assisting all who are living with vision loss to achieve greater independence through excellence in education and wrap-around support services that advance necessary skills and establish meaningful community connections. The organization is committed to collaborating with local, regional, and national partners to broaden access to resources and opportunities that enable those we serve to live their lives to the fullest.Our VisionSeeks to inspire all who are living with vision loss to thrive. 1 1 1264724 46583 1957 Human Services: Provides education, training, community connections, and community-based enrichment opportunities. Educational programs included home management skills, internet and personal computer skills and mobility skills. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all educational and enrichment programming moved to the online setting. 586059 154562 Braille: Produced braille print materials in Fiscal Year 2021 through contracts with the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress. 1850783 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 27 0 1 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X X Karla S McCaney 2156270600 PO Box 1758 Bensalem PA 19020 Sarah Glick-Johnson Vice-Chair 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Kevin E Brown Secretary 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Tom Teesdale Chairperson 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Jacqueline Candido Director 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Alice Donavin Day Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Dr Karen L Graves Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 William JD Jordan Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Dr Ranjoo Prasad Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Thomas J Wlodkowski Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 George Foley Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Len Sayles Treasurer 0.50 X 0 0 0 Art Seidner Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Frank Grebe Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Karla S McCaney President & CEO 40.00 X 222471 0 13512 222471 0 13512 1 0 1 0 0 791533 1454282 2245815 Braille Production 323100 154562 154562 Fees for Services 561000 1957 1957 156519 437966 437966 8843625 50101 7391277 47795 1452348 2306 1454654 1454654 Miscellaneous 900099 15956 15956 15956 4310910 156519 0 1908576 X 46583 46583 235983 117991 117992 1085644 828020 170572 87052 58693 33823 24870 161939 131580 30179 180 123614 56048 64752 2814 151963 151963 31305 31305 49519 49519 84000 84000 167797 167797 475307 370191 94577 10539 420 420 35984 19403 15573 1008 103076 80873 21328 875 2029 1189 840 3062 690 2372 38979 26450 12529 30991 30991 Miscellaneous expenses 100281 70816 25574 3891 Maintenance and Repairs 33129 5399 18442 9288 Equipment rental 10704 9314 457 933 Freight and Shipping Su 4258 2894 1364 0 3035260 1850783 983897 200580 538737 215786 317061 523858 456049 449200 153894 0 56394 19359 96744 53070 130448 43674 26884064 34818319 1661533 1917847 30198180 37988043 286366 274727 371953 0 658319 274727 X 25494712 31199093 4045149 6514223 29539861 37713316 30198180 37988043 1275650 6897805 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 907757 822601 763282 754962 2245815 5494417 907757 822601 763282 754962 2245815 5494417 36297 5458120 542221 628018 683885 629802 437966 2921892 9404 8579 10743 16428 15956 61110 8477419 5150159 0.64380 0.51540 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 49519 49519 1801264 1850783 242539 60635 0 0 268928 260421 243720 242539 1015608 1523412 37652 37343 45887 49519 170401 67232 65105 60930 60635 253902 380853 3838411 1034751 1347525 6220687 3926847 -88436 3838411 3897093 29754 3926847 3728929 100 171530 3466 3897093 3352558 379485 3114 3728929 0 0 16486 9708 6778 55887 35539 20348 24371 7823 16548 43674 Alternative Investments 1917847 F 1917847 X 11363155 6897805 322237 7220042 4143113 167797 167797 4310910 3189700 322237 322237 2867463 167797 167797 3035260 Part X, Line 2: The Organization is a not-for-profit corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, the Organization will not incur any liability for federal income taxes on exempt activities; unrelated business activities were not significant during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. The Organization files Federal Form 990. With few exceptions, the Organization is no longer subject to U.S. federal or state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2017. It is difficult to predict the final timing and resolution of any particular uncertain tax position. Management does not currently anticipate significant changes in its uncertain tax positions over the next 12 months. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Investment Fees 167,797. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Investment Fees 167,797. X X X X X 1 Fairmount Ventures Two Penn Center 1500 JFK Blvd Su Philadelphia PA 19102 Grant Development/Writing 0 99904 84000 15904 99904 84000 15904 1 Adaptive Aids 61 46583 Part I, Line 2: Purchases adaptive aids for visually impaired individuals to advance their independence and quality of life. All requests for adaptive aids must be approved by the organization's Lighthouse Committee prior to purchase. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Karla S McCaney President & CEO 222471 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13512 0 235983 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 2 In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the organization redesigned its educational and enrichment programming to serve its participants and students through remote, online learning platforms. The remote programming successfully adapted the skills-based curriculum, supportive services, and access to community-based resource providers including health and wellness, education, and the arts. Since transitioning to remote operations, the organization has seen an increase in demand for services and enrollment in programs. The organization remains committed to maintaining and expanding its Remote Learning program as a long-term strategy. In addition to providing direct services, the organization is also a respected leader in the Philadelphia region. Through linkages and connections with partners across industry, the organization serves as a clearinghouse of information and a "go-to" resource for anyone in the area affected by loss of vision. This type of comprehensive support is critically important given that the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected the primary population for which the organization serves. The organization's staff continuously works to expand and strengthen linkages to provide comprehensive wrap-around services for individuals experiencing vision loss. Form 990, Part III, line 3 In March 2019, a new three-year Strategic Plan was approved by the organization's Board of Directors with implementation initiated at the start of the FY19-20 operating year. Key initiatives of the strategic plan worked on this year include: continued investment in staff and programming to strengthen and expand curriculum that is participant-focused and goal oriented and strengthening of partnerships and linkage agreements with local agencies and organizations to increase access to community-based programming and supportive resources for the organization's program participants. In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the organization redesigned its educational and enrichment programming to serve its participants and students through remote, online learning platforms. The remote programming successfully adapted the organization's skills-based curriculum, supportive services, and access to community-based resource providers. Since transitioning to remote operations, the organization has seen an increase in demand for services and enrollment in programs. The organization remains committed to maintaining and expanding the remote learning platform as a long-term strategy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Board of Directors has approved the following procedure for the preparation, review and approval of the organization's IRS 990 Tax Form at its meeting on June 18, 2009. - The IRS 990 Tax document is prepared by the organization's Audit Firm with the assistance from the organization's Director of Finance - The organization's Director of Finance will work with the organization's Development / Fundraising Department as well as with agency Program Directors to draft / review all narrative documentation that is to be presented on the IRS 990 Form - Once the draft of the form has been completed and undergone review by the Audit Firm, a copy is forwarded to the organization's Director of Finance for review. Both the President & CEO and Director of Finance will draft any recommended changes / corrections and discuss with the Audit Firm - A copy of the revised draft will be forwarded to the Director of Finance for review to assure that all changes / corrections have been completed. After review, a copy of the drafted document will be forwarded to all Audit Committee Members and the Board Chairman for review and approval. (If there are any changes / corrections; the CEO & President / Director of Finance will be notified to contact the Audit Firm to make the necessary changes.) - CEO & President will officially sign off on one copy of the IRS 990 along with Form 8879-EO IRS e-file Signature Authorization for an Exempt Organization. - Director of Finance will return the Form 8879-EO to the organization's Auditors so that the organization's 990 can be filed electronically with the IRS. A copy of the Form is kept in the Director of Finance's office. (Copies are available upon request.) Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Conflict of Interest Statements are provided to board members on an annual basis. Updated statements are required from board members only if their existing information on file has changed. New board members are provided with a Conflict-of-Interest Statement in their welcome packet and are required to submit their statements prior to the next scheduled board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 A. The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official The Executive Committee of the Board determines the compensation of the organization's President & CEO on an annual basis. To make an informed decision, the committee may gather information encompassing both financial and organizational matters in which the President & CEO plays a key role. Once a decision is made, the Board Chairman meets with the President & CEO to relay the outcome and then sends an official letter with a copy to Human Resources for further processing. B. Other officers or key employees of the organization - Performance appraisals are conducted at least once annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 All organizational governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request. ASB's IRS 990 Form can be found online at Guidestar.com and on Charity Navigator. It is also available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Professional fees: Program service expenses 181,749. Management and general expenses 93,694. Fundraising expenses 10,539. Total expenses 285,982. Contracted Services: Program service expenses 188,442. Management and general expenses 883. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 189,325. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.