2023-05-01T18:31:25-07:00 2022-12-31 271375413 BWK Rogers PC 431 South 7th Street Suite 2424 Minneapolis MN 55415 990 2022-01-01 363518140 BLINDNESS-LEARNING IN NEW DIMENSIONS INC BLIN 6128720100 100 East 22nd Street Minneapolis MN 55404 Jennifer Kennedy Executive Director 6128720100 2023-04-15 1 1 Melissa J Baraibar P02464922 6123325446 2023-04-05 1 11 0 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z BLIND INC Jennifer Kennedy 100 East 22nd Street Minneapolis MN 55404 1086247 0 X www.blindinc.org X 1987 MN Rehabilitation training in vocational and personal living skills. 7 7 19 25 0 0 347981 76605 1269422 1000961 3370 3558 2150 5123 1622923 1086247 0 0 0 0 658364 722828 13777 11426 46175 635536 783083 1307677 1517337 315246 -431090 1379551 1080686 54818 191106 1324733 889580 BLIND, Inc. was founded by blind Minnesotans who believe that, given the proper training and opportunity, blind people can lead normal, independent, and fulfilled lives. We believe that blindness is respectable and that with proper training, the average blind person can succeed in his or her chosen field and personal endeavors. We are affiliated with the National Federation of the Blind, which believes that blind people are seeking the same goals as all Americans: independence, self-sufficiency, and satisfying and gainful employment. Blind, Inc. offers orientation-to-blindness training programs with a positive consumer-oriented approach. We have based our programs on a wellness model. We assume that a person, blind or sighted, has dignity and is capable of making competent decisions. We encourage our students to believe in themselves and in their ability to live meaningful and productive lives. 0 0 810030 0 897834 Adjustment to Blindness is geared toward adults who want to gain the skills and confidence they need to continue in their present line of work, continue their education, or begin a new career. 224768 0 106032 Residential training, an option for persons enrolled full time in the Adjustment to Blindness and Post-secondary Readiness & Empowerment (PREP) programs, provides experience living independently, peer support, and on-site training in home management skills. 78252 0 0 The Buddy Program teaches children ages 9 to 13 that being blind is OK and they can have as much fun as anybody else. PREP is a summer program benefiting high school and college students. It teaches teenagers to learn the skills they need to keep up with their peers and prepares them to attend college or join the workforce. Transition: Employment, Advocacy, Mentoring and Skills (TEAMS) is a transition program for blind high school students ages 14 to 21. It provides students with instruction in the skills of blindness to enable them to reach their personal, academic and scholastic goals. Students work with successful blind, adult role models while interacting with blind peers in educational, recreational and social settings. The Transition Trail Outreach Program is designed to reach students and families who reside outside the metro area by bringing transition themed programming to different areas in the state. Students, families and professionals are welcome to join our mobile learning community as we provide hands-on transition instruction and activities designed to increase student independence and enhance self-confidence. 0 0 0 1113050 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 19 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN X Jennifer Kennedy 6128720100 100 East 22nd Street Minneapolis MN 55404 Jennifer Kennedy Executive Director 40 0 X 66698 0 11500 Kimsan T Rupp Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Greg Stilson Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Shawn Callaway Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Dunnam President 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Ryan Strunk Vice-President 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Kathryn Webster Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Candice Chapman Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 66698 0 11500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76605 0 76605 Program Service Revenue 624310 1000961 1000961 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000961 3558 0 0 3558 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Revenue 900099 5123 0 0 5123 0 0 0 0 5123 1086247 1000961 0 8681 78198 19550 54738 3910 523342 460049 56961 6332 77426 68973 7571 882 43862 35438 7706 718 25920 25920 48386 48386 11426 11426 56062 9815 23747 22500 1701 1701 51949 37524 14425 339437 262128 77309 98142 68283 29859 79778 75484 4294 35680 32702 2978 Student Activities 32654 32654 0 0 Fees and Dues 7601 6810 384 407 Training 3640 3640 0 0 2133 0 2133 0 1517337 1113050 358112 46175 608951 233498 108286 29223 151792 207976 51445 8591 2303256 1842520 445420 460736 13657 140662 1379551 1080686 54338 62781 480 480 0 0 127845 54818 191106 X 1297750 849303 26983 40277 1324733 889580 1379551 1080686 -431090 -4063 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 130863 301456 276814 347981 76605 1133719 130863 301456 276814 347981 76605 1133719 88166 1045553 0 7971 1811 3370 4568 17720 366 108 0 2150 5123 7747 1159186 5726565 0.90197 0.98391 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 108000 108000 0 397000 381766 15234 0 1421093 1109797 311296 0 288315 262109 26206 0 88848 88848 0 460736 Operating Leases Right-of-Use Asset 127005 Security Deposits 13657 140662 0 Operating Leases Liability 127845 127845 X 1086543 -4063 4359 0 0 296 1086247 0 0 0 1086247 1521696 4359 0 0 0 4359 1517337 0 0 0 1517337 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 BLIND, Inc.'s activities are generally exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Since BLIND, Inc. is exempt from federal and state income tax liability, no provision is made for current or deferred income tax expense. BLIND, Inc. is not a private foundation. Management has determined that BLIND, Inc. is not subject to unrelated business income tax. Management is not aware of any transactions that would impact BLIND, Inc.'s tax-exempt status. BLIND, Inc. follows the guidance of the Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, related to uncertainties in income taxes, which prescribes a threshold of more than likely than not for recognition and derecognition of positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, management of BLIND, Inc. is not aware of any material uncertain tax positions. All tax-exempt entities are subject to review and audit by federal, state and other applicable agencies. Such agencies may review the taxability of unrelated business income, or the qualification of the tax-exempt entity under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state statutes. For federal tax purposes, the tax returns remain open for possible examination for a period of three years after the respective filing deadlines of those returns. Daniel Ashman Family member of Executive Director 55592 Compensation 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Executive Director reviews the Form 990 and then presents to the board for its review and approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board of Directors of BLIND, Inc. has adopted and implemented a conflict of interest policy relating to all officers, directors, and employees. The entire Board of Directors consistently monitors the policy to ensure its proper implementation and compliance. All board members sign the conflict of interest statement annually. The Executive Director consistently monitors the staff for possible conflicts of interest and to ensure compliance with the corporation's written policy. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors the results of the investigation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Board of Directors appoints a subcommittee of its members to do the performance review of the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors sets the salary based on the performance review. Salaries and benefits for the Executive Director in comparable fields are evaluated to make certain the salary and benefits are fair and reasonable. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.