2018-05-11T12:58:29-05:00 2017-06-30 946214841 Armanino LLP 50 W San Fernando St Ste 500 San Jose CA 95113 990 2016-07-01 941196206 Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired VIST 6508580202 2500 El Camino Real No 100 Palo Alto CA 94306 PAM BRANDIN executive director 6508580202 2018-05-11 1 Lawrence S Kuechler P00233621 4082006400 2018-05-11 38.104.135.22 2018-05-11 12:50:35 PD P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 1660D9D96D1CA10093BC688201E7BDF3C13909DD 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z X Pam Brandin 2500 El Camino Real No 100 Palo Alto CA 94306 3555113 0 X www.vistacenter.org X 1945 CA Vision Loss Rehabilitation 25 24 41 70 0 0 1978957 1878991 624213 608993 296721 534293 53890 42323 2953781 3064600 93654 41131 0 0 1803883 1956538 0 0 220971 644780 802531 2542317 2800200 411464 264400 7457857 8358505 134006 175027 7323851 8183478 X Vista Center enables individuals who are blind or visually impaired to achieve their highest potential through programs that promote independence and improve quality of life. 0 0 1177437 5759 SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING - WITHOUT SIGHT THE MOST ROUTINE TASKS CAN SEEM INSURMOUNTABLE. THE SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM ASSESSES THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF A CLIENT AND DEVELOPS A CUSTOMIZED PLAN OF ACTION FOR TEACHING THE SKILLS THAT ENABLE INDEPENDENCE. VISTA CENTER PROVIDED SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING SERVICES TO 1,162 CLIENTS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATIONSOCIAL SERVICES - PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE AN OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF THEIR CURRENT SITUATION AND NEEDS. VISTA CENTER'S SOCIAL WORKERS HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP A REHABILITATION PLAN, PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND KEEP THE INDIVIDUAL INFORMED ABOUT PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THAT PERSON'S INDEPENDENCE.ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY - VISTA CENTER'S TEACHERS WORK WITH CLIENTS ON MASTERING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CANE USE, CROSSING STREETS, USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, WALKING WITH A GUIDE DOG ANDNAVIGATING EVERYDAY ENVIRONMENTS.DAILY LIVING SKILLS - TRAINING HELPS CLIENTS LIVE SAFELY AND BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT BY LEARNING SAFE COOKING TECHNIQUES, INDEPENDENT MEDICATION AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT, HOUSEKEEPING, PERSONAL HYGIENE, MONEY AND PAPERWORK MANAGEMENT, AND ADAPTING TO EVERYDAY ENVIRONMENTS SO CLIENTS CAN NEGOTIATE DAILY TASKS.COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS - INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND/OR GROUP PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING. SESSIONS HELP CLIENTS ADJUST TO LIVING WITH A DISABILITY.THE HEALTH LIBRARY - AN AFFILIATE OF THE STANFORD HEALTH LIBRARY, OFFERS A VARIETY OF SCIENTIFICALLY-BASED MEDICAL INFORMATION ON VISION LOSS AND REHABILITATION. SKILLED VOLUNTEERSCAN RESEARCH MEDICAL TOPICS FOR ANY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSON WHO REQUESTS ASSISTANCE.SUPPORT FOR VOCATIONAL SERVICES - VISTA CENTER STAFF SUPPORT VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE WHO ARE WORKING OR RETURNING TO WORK WITH ORIENTATION TO THE JOB SITE, ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, teCHNOLOGY TRAINING, AND BY LINKING THEM TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT PROVIDE JOB SUPPORT.THE STORE AT VISTA CENTER - IS STOCKED WITH A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS THAT CAN HELP PEOPLE WHO AREBLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED ENJOY AND LEAD MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES.VOLUNTEERS - VISTA CENTER'S ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS WORK DIRECTLY WITH ITS CLIENTS FILLING A VARIETY OF NEEDS. THEY ALSO WORK IN THE STORE, THE HEALTH LIBRARY, OR ASSIST VISUALLY IMPAIRED STAFF MEMBERS. 461260 41131 123252 LOW VISION SERVICES - WHEN SOMEONE IS SLOWLY LOSING SIGHT, LOSING FAITH IN ONE'S ABILITY TO fuNCTION INDEPENDENTLY BECOMES A REAL FEAR. BY CONDUCTING EVALUATIONS, WHICH RESULT IN RECOMMENDATIONS AND EDUCATION TO ENHANCE THE USE OF REMAINING VISION, VISTA CENTER'S ePECIALLY TRAINED LOW VISION OPTOMETRISTS PROVIDE DEVICES, SERVICES AND SUPPORT THAT ALLEVIATE FEAR AND RESTORE HOPE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 702 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATIONLOW VISION CLINIC - THE INDIVIDUAL'S FUNCTIONAL VISION WILL BE EVALUATED BY VISTA CENTER'S LOW vISION OPTOMETRIST WHO WILL RECOMMEND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT TO ASSIST IN DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES. THESE ADAPTIVE AIDS CAN ASSIST WITH READING, WRITING, WATCHING TELEVISION, SEEING STREET SIGNS, AND MANY OTHER DAILY ACTIVITIES.LIGHTING EVALUATIONS AND CONTRAST TRAINING - OUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST WILL PROVIDE AN EVALUATION TO DETERMINE THE BEST LIGHTING FOR YOUR HOME ENVIRONMENT AND FOR COMPLETING A TASK. THE USE OF CONTRAST IN YOUR HOME WILL ALSO BE DEMONSTRATED TO MAKE DAILY TASKS EASIER.LOW VISION AIDS AND DEVICES TRAINING - APPROPRIATE MAGNIFYING DEVICES AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ARE DEMONSTRATED AND RECOMMENDED TO ALLOW THE CLIENT TO MAXIMIZE THE USE OF REMAINING VISION.LOW VISION EXPO - EVENT PROVIDES SPEAKERS FROM THE OPHTHALMOLOGY COMMUNITY, THE TECHNOLOGY FIELD AND A VARIETY OF VENDORS DEMONSTRATING THE LATEST IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. 485655 482900 CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES - BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUNG PEOPLE ARE NO DIFFERENT FROM THEIR SIGHTED PEERS IN THEIR DESIRE FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH OTHERS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES THEM WITH THE TOOLS, STRATEGIES, CONFIDENCE, AND COURAGE TO BUILD THE FUTURE THAT THEY DREAM OF AND THAT IS POSSIBLE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 490 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.FAMILY AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES - PLANNED EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR A FAMILYDAY OF FUN! THEY ENJOY AMUSEMENT PARKS, VISITING THE ZOO, GOING FISHING, KAYAKING, ICE SKATINGAND A WHOLE LOT MORE!WHEN I GROW UP - OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH TO "SEE" THEIR FUTURE POSSIBILITIES BY GETTING TO KNOW BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS WHO HAVE SUCCEEDEDIN A SIGHTED WORLD.TEENS TOGETHER PLUS - IS A MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP FOR VISTA CENTER'S BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH WHO ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15 AND 22 YEARS OLD. IT IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH PEERS, BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS, RECEIVE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST RELATED TO BLINDNESS.BRAILLE CHALLENGE - IS A CELEBRATION OF BRAILLE LITERACY IN THE FORM OF A CONTEST AMONG BLIND SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE CONTESTANTS ARE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES ONE THROUGH TWELVE. WINNERS PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL BRAILLE CHALLENGE SPONSORED BY THE BRAILLEINSTITUTE.INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS - TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED ARE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF BLIND CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH NUMEROUSSCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE THEIR BLIND EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES INCLUDE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUTH, TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES. 41925 1175 Technology Program - Vista Center's Technology Program is leading the way in bringing technology that was once only available to the sighted community to those who are blind or visually impaired. Vista Center's access technology specialists provide basic to advanced customized training to enrich, simplify, transform, and open up new worlds to Vista Center's clients. During the year ended June 30, 2017, 150 clients were served.Technology Lab Days - The Tech Lab is a free one-on-one session designed to demonstrate a variety of devices and help with selecting the best option in a supportive setting.Technology User Group - These free meetings are scheduled once a month in Vista Center's Palo Alto and Santa Cruz offices. Learn from speakers from assistive technology companies and be in the know about what is new.Assistive Technology Training - This is a one-on-one training session at Vista Center's Palo Alto office with Vista Center's technology specialist to learn exactly what you need to know. Topics include using your personal computer with the latest assistive software including ZoomText, Magic, JAWS, MS Office with Assistive Technology and Internet Explorer with Assistive Technology. Individual instruction on the latest Apple IOS and Android devices is also available.Concierge Training in Your Home - Vista Center offers individualized instruction in your home, including a personalized assessment of your training needs and equipment, one-on-one instruction on your personal computer using assistive technology software, and teaching you how to use other devices effectively. Vista Center will help you to select applications that suit your needs and offer training on them. Follow-up services are offered to verify that you have mastered the skills you need.Technology for Youth - Offering opportunities for youths to learn the latest assistive technology and applications, especially those being used in the classroom.VIPTUC (Visually Impaired Persons Technology Users Conference) is for those interested in learning about cutting edge technologies being incorporated in a variety of products, especially the latest smart phones, and how that technology is being made accessible to those who are blind or visually impaired. 70815 Community Services - Vista Center is committed to communicating the Organization's mission and how it can help all individuals in its service area who are experiencing vision loss, through a comprehensive community outreach program. During the year ended June 30, 2017, 2,045 individuals were served.Community Outreach - Includes presentations and educational events targeted to specific groups including:Medical referral sources, including MDs, ODs and medical groups Community centers and civic organizationsHealth fairsSenior residencesVista Center open house events and Low Vision ExposCorporate employee presentationsClassroom Outreach and Education - Vista Center's teachers provide education and outreach at K-12 schools to educate students about what vision loss is, how they can help someone who has vision loss and what they should do to take care of their own eye health. Students are offered the opportunity to become volunteers to help someone who is blind.Paratransit, Public Transit and Intersection Consulting - Municipal traffic departments and public transportation agencies contract with Vista Center to formally analyze street intersections for pedestrian safety and to make suggestions as to how they can be modified. Vista Center also analyzes bus and train embarkation points and advises on how they may be improved.Vista Center's Orientation and Mobility staff participates on county paratransit agency advisory boards to monitor trends and suggest service improvements.Professional Staff Inservices - are offered to cover a variety of topics including, An Insight into Vision Loss, The Sighted Guide Experience, Essential Communication Strategies, and Strategies for Coping with Significant Vision Loss. If your staff works with or assists individuals who are blind or visually impaired, the Organization can provide the training that is needed to promote a safe and respectful environment. 112740 1175 2237092 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 25 24 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X SHELLEY FRISBIE 6508580202 2500 El Camino Real No 100 Palo Alto CA 94306 Susan miklos President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CLAIRE BIAncalana Vice President - Fund Deve 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Freitas Board Development Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 briDGET MADIGAN Vice President - Capital C 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Pam Brandin executive director 40.00 X X 123514 0 7151 JOVITA HONOR Treasurer 1.00 10.00 X X 0 0 0 eliZABETH DAY secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARGARET DAY Board Member - Liaison to 1.00 X 0 0 0 Recia Blumenkranz M D Board Member- Program Chai 1.00 X 0 0 0 Artis Montague M D Ph D board MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CATHERINE CARLTON board MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE FIELDING JR Board Member - Strategy Pl 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY ANDONIAN board MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNIE Chapin BOard MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOAN DESMOND board MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Wick Board Member- Audit Chair 1.00 X 0 0 0 NELS WESTMAN Board Member - Santa Cruz Facility Chair 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kathy Ladra board MEMBER 1.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA ESPINOSA SHIPLEY BOARd MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN GLASS board MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK O'BOYLE Board Member - President-Elect - Strategy Planning 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sudha Rajogopolan board meMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Glass board meMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carolyn Rogers board memBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steven Sanislo MD board meMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 peGGY WILEY To 1016 Director of Finance 40.00 X 51497 0 0 175011 0 7151 1 0 0 0 0 10234 678028 398938 791791 174049 1878991 SCHOOL CONTRACT FEES 621400 464412 464412 LOW VISION CLINIC FEES 621400 144581 144581 608993 102262 102262 194033 605000 0 367002 194033 237998 432031 432031 38755 10234 24404 14351 14351 122986 99107 23879 23879 miscellaneous income 900099 4093 4093 4093 3064600 613086 0 572523 41131 41131 130665 65333 32666 32666 1468240 1247355 115578 105307 70353 60400 8423 1530 166967 144694 19500 2773 120313 98430 11463 10420 56850 56850 25500 25500 159558 147263 8744 3551 13562 6781 6781 88362 58886 5790 23686 53371 43555 6192 3624 223184 178459 26167 18558 63704 61710 1194 800 12562 8153 1089 3320 32855 26803 4323 1729 26411 21753 3327 1331 moving 22257 18157 2929 1171 miscellaneous 7292 3806 1604 1882 Dues & subscription 7255 4908 662 1685 Employee related expens 6051 2539 3355 157 3757 3757 2800200 2237092 342137 220971 5364 34086 334930 125047 94986 68152 75827 102198 42130 41291 1063931 1078466 1172945 95872 408729 1077073 5800992 5431960 31200 7457857 8358505 123715 156037 10291 18990 134006 175027 X 4229195 4831999 823705 730528 2270951 2620951 7323851 8183478 7457857 8358505 264400 595227 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1334616 1539851 2394157 1978957 1878991 9126572 1334616 1539851 2394157 1978957 1878991 9126572 367148 8759424 70538 112925 210051 296721 102262 792497 4093 4093 9923162 3899940 0.88270 0.86160 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2600256 350000 417052 117714 3249594 2785437 -71633 113548 2600256 2798654 100331 113548 2785437 2489923 422279 113548 2798654 2270951 332520 113548 2489923 0.80650 0.19350 0 0 1003328 19216 984112 149118 56157 92961 20499 20499 0 1077073 X 3695251 595227 35424 630651 3064600 0 3064600 2835624 35424 35424 2800200 0 2800200 Part V, Line 4: Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired endowment consists of one individual fund established for earnings thereon to support general operations. Part X, Line 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS CURRENT TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF JUNE 30, 2017, THE ORGANZIATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH A RESERVE WOULD BE NECESSARY. Hats Off to Vista 46309 10234 36075 750 1241 2828 Misc 2680 2680 19585 48989 10234 38755 750 1241 22413 24404 14351 1 Low Vision Exams given to individual who do not qualify for any federal, sta 63 9413 Medicare billing rate Specialized low vison exam Low Vision Aids given to clients, no charge 128 10254 Cost Aids provided to those for whom funding source does not cover or totally cov Low Vision Aids given to clients, no charge 12740 used FMV CCTV's and other aids donated to agency then given to clients Title 7 augmentation grants 90 8659 used FMV Title 7 augmentation grants for aids purchased Special Need fund 1 65 Cost Jacket for client in need Part I, Line 2: THE RECIPIENTS OF THIS ASSISTANCE ARE THE INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR TITLE VII GRANT MONIES. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE 55 YEARS AND OLDER. X 161309 Stock exchange value X Visual Aids 0 12740 fmV 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Elizabeth Day and Margaret Day are mother and daughter John and Susan Glass are married. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3 Management Company: Shellard Group, Inc. Description of Services: CFO services Name of CFO: Shelley Frisbie Compensation Paid to Company: FYE 6-30-17 $56,850 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the Organization's Audit Committee for completeness and accuracy. Any questions arising during the review are resolved prior to filing. After the Form 990 has been reviewed by the Audit Committee and any necessary revisions have been made, the Committee makes a presentation at the next full Board of Directors meeting to update the Board regarding the Committee's review of Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members are required to annually sign a Conflict of Interest Policy statement in which they attest that they will disclose any interests and understand that after such disclosure they will not be permitted to vote on any related issues. The disclosure statements are reviewed by Director of Finance to identify any conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The process for determining compensation for Organization's Executive Director: The Executive Director's annual salary is based on the comparable market rates in the same geographic area. The Executive Director's salary is approved by the Executive Committee and documented in the minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. In addition, the audited financial statements are available to the public on the Organization's website. VISTA CENTER FOUNDATION 2470 EL CAMINO REAL 107 PALO ALTO CA 94306 943172234 TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VCBVI (SUPPORTED ORG) CA 501(C)3 12A (TYPE 1) N/A 0 MENLO CHARITY HORSE SHOW INC 2470 EL CAMINO REAL 107 PALO ALTO CA 94306 770456950 TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VCBVI (SUPPORTED ORG) CA 501(C)3 12A (TYPE 1) N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MENLO CHARITY HORSE SHOW INC C 378028 CASH VISTA CENTER FOUNDATION C 300000 CASH