2023-12-14T18:00:32-08:00 2023-06-30 954401626 Vasin Heyn & Company 5000 N Parkway Calabasas 201 Calabasas CA 91302 990 2022-07-01 951656369 Blind Childrens Center Inc BLIN 3236642153 4120 Marathon Street Los Angeles CA 90029 Sarah E Orth CEO 2023-12-14 true Sarah E Orth 999009999 true Rolland Vasin P00644882 8182223500 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Sarah E Orth 4120 Marathon Street Los Angeles CA 90029 4894284 false X www.blindchildrenscenter.org X 1940 CA To foster the development and education of children who are visually impaired. 20 20 39 0 2552883 4068713 2761 2469 530417 370754 -28367 411528 3057694 4853464 25000 0 1896271 2442878 0 313762 923254 1057406 2819525 3525284 238169 1328180 8874172 10622900 341895 391714 8532277 10231186 The mission of the Blind Children's Center, Inc. is to prepare infants, toddlers and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired. false false 1312642 Inclusive Learning Preschool: Most students in our Toddler Program move on to our Preschool which provides comprehensive, onsite education in an inclusive environment, with typically developing children in each classroom. Our small class sizes encourage individualized education and, for students who are blind or visually impaired, training in optimizing the use of their remaining vision, sensory development, orientation & mobility (including cane travel), speech/language development, early math, and literacy preparedness for children from 3 5 years-old. Both our Toddler and Preschool Programs utilize the Creative Curriculum. 1171307 Prenatal to Three Program Options: (1) Infant Program (0-35 months and pregnant mothers) Utilizing the Parent as Teacher Curriculum, parents attend this program with their children two days each week in a small group setting. Parents are guided by Parent Educators and can learn from and support one another. The program focuses on fostering parent/child relationships, addressing early developmental needs of children with visual impairments and other disabilities, and bringing parents out of isolation. See Schedule O for further details. 280351 California Child and Adult Food Program; medical, vision and therapeutic services tochildren. 2764300 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true false true true false false false false false false false true false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 22 0 true 39 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 20 20 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X Sarah E Orth 3236642153 4120 Marathon Street Los Angeles CA 90029 Sarah E Orth CEO 45.00 0.00 X 202295 0 14806 Bianca Ciebrant Dir of Education 40.00 0.00 116978 0 9404 Scott Kassel Dir of Development 40.00 0.00 115625 0 9497 Alan L Boring President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lynne Thieme Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marc Rojas Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark T West Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Danette Beck Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Brown Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nolly Dave Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Espinoza Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Katherine Griffiths Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sherwin Isenberg Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lawrence F Meyer Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lynnel Munoz Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pilar Pettys Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Ruth Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marion Ruth Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Schaldenbrand Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Michael Schnaufer Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Simmons Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Starr Thompson Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Colleen Wood Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 434898 33707 3 false true false Howard Roark Inc 2429 Ocean Avenue Unit 1 Venice CA 90291 Accounting 142443 1 2348558 1720155 4068713 Booklet fees 611600 2469 2469 2469 370754 186533 184221 0 0 4404 4404 4404 4404 0 48231 40820 7411 0 0 Other income 900099 399713 399713 399713 4853464 593119 184221 25000 25000 0 0 0 234566 46914 164196 23456 0 1888074 1662112 36609 189353 72076 57610 10166 4300 97915 78763 12544 6608 150247 118433 16579 15235 0 10188 4379 5777 32 234651 181307 49094 4250 0 0 0 0 18785 14996 237 3552 7893 3820 2347 1726 0 0 42909 34402 5107 3400 0 0 0 0 0 123828 99063 14859 9906 83406 66725 10009 6672 Professional Fees 153280 131998 18947 2335 Program Supplies 123309 123309 Investment expenses 49136 49136 Utilities 40078 32063 4809 3206 169943 83406 46806 39731 3525284 2764300 447222 313762 585861 290939 316640 1659729 100134 521621 319931 535 0 0 0 41952 41912 108051 79586 2883241 1855213 1110243 1028028 2088616 2344883 271030 234682 0 0 3931714 4420985 8874172 10622900 341895 391714 341895 391714 X 7480529 8760372 1051748 1470814 8532277 10231186 8874172 10622900 X 1328180 345730 24999 X false true X true true true X 1857375 1459812 1995214 2552883 4068713 11933997 0 0 1857375 1459812 1995214 2552883 4068713 11933997 0 11933997 173000 218099 153562 249497 184221 978379 0 278055 7983 8467 10011 399713 704229 13616605 49667 0.87640 0.74980 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 776048 62002 838050 916445 -140397 776048 780611 135834 916445 734588 46023 780611 701087 33501 734588 0.48000 0.52000 false false false 106493 106493 278893 278893 1879746 1027606 852140 586609 517214 69395 31500 31500 1028028 Construction in Progress 204902 Other Assets 3216 Unemployment Reserve 1646 4420985 X 5265555 345730 541 65820 412091 4853464 4853464 3566645 541 40820 41361 3525284 3525284 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The endowment funds are for educational purposes and general operations. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Center is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and California income taxes under section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The IRS classified the Center as one that is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because it is an organization described in section(s) 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).The Center has adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Section 740-10, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. ASC Section 740-10 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC Section 740-10 requires that an organization recognize in the financial statements the impact of the tax position if that position will more likely than not be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. As of and for the year ended June 30, 2023, the Center had no material unrecognized tax benefits, tax penalties or interest.The Centers Forms 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for each of the tax years ended June 30; 2022, 2021, and 2020, are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for 3 years after they were filed.The Centers Forms 199, California Exempt Organization Return, for each of the tax years ended June 30; 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 are subject to examination by the Franchise Tax Board, generally for 4 years after they were filed. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Reinstatement of net assets $25000 Fundraising expenses $40820 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Fundraising expenses $40820 false Light the Way 48231 48231 6283 12591 6500 15446 48231 48231 6283 12591 6500 15446 40820 7411 true The University of Chicago 5801 S Ellis Ave Chicago IL 60637 362177139 25000 0 Research 0 1 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Blind Children's Center issues an RFP (Request for Proposals) annually which outlines the eligibility requirements for the research grant and proposal requirements. The Center's Research Committee reviews proposals and presents a recommendation to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors approves each grant annually. The Research Grant is made at the Board's discretion from Board designated funds. The grant recipient is required to submit an interim and final report, including a financial report on the use of the grant funds. Grant reports are reviewed and accepted by the CEO and Research Committee. X X X false false false false false false false false false Sarah E Orth CEO 202295 8614 6192 217101 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 There is a family relationship between board members Ann Ruth and Marion Ruth. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A PDF. file of The Blind Children's Center Form 990 is made available to all Board Members prior to filing the return for them to review it should they wish to do so. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each Director, Principal Officer, and Member of a Committee with Board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person:A) Has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy,B) Has read and understands the policy,C) Has agreed to comply with the policy, and D) Understand that The Blind Children's Center is a tax-exempt organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes and refrain from activities that confer and impermissible private benefit or result in private inurement.In connection with any actual of possible conflicts of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of his or her financial interest and all material facts to the directors and/or members of committees with Board-delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement in advance of The Blind Children's Center engaging in the proposed transaction.After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the Board or Committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of inters is discussed wand voted upon. The remaining Board or Committee members shall decide is a conflict of interest exists. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Compensation for the Executive Director (CEO) of The Blind Children's Center is determined by the Organization's Board of Directors, based upon the incubment's experience and track record of success, as well as a comprehensive survey of peer salaries at similar-sized nonprofits in similar economic markets.Compensation for all key employees is determined by the CEO within Board approved policies and scales, and experience and qualifications. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Reinstatement of net assets = $25000 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Rounding = -$1 Part III - 4b - Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Prenatal to Three Program Options: (1) Infant Program (0-35 months and pregnant mothers) Utilizing the Parent as Teacher Curriculum, parents attend this program with their children two days each week in a small group setting. Parents are guided by Parent Educators and can learn from and support one another. The program focuses on fostering parent/child relationships, addressing early developmental needs of children with visual impairments and other disabilities, and bringing parents out of isolation. (2) Center-Based Toddler Program (18 35 months) When children reach 18 months of age, they are eligible to enroll in our center-based toddler program or continue to receive services through our Infant Program depending on the needs of the child and family. At the Center, children are placed in inclusive classrooms with children who are typically developing (sighted) and immersed in daily literacy, mobility, and motor skills training to continue their healthy development.Total program expenses were $1,171,307. Total revenue amounts were $0.