2024-12-13T11:58:56-08:00 2024-06-30 954401626 Vasin Heyn & Company 5000 N Parkway Calabasas 201 Calabasas CA 91302 990 2023-07-01 951656369 Blind Childrens Center Inc BLIN 3236642153 4120 Marathon Street Los Angeles CA 90029 Sarah E Orth CEO 2024-12-13 true true Rolland Vasin P00644882 8182223500 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Sarah E Orth 4120 Marathon Street Los Angeles CA 90029 9084487 false X www.blindchildrenscenter.org X 1940 CA To foster the development and education of children who are visually impaired. 20 20 38 0 4068713 8737147 2469 2173 370754 340197 411528 4970 4853464 9084487 25000 12500 0 2442878 2754633 0 368032 1057406 1309949 3525284 4077082 1328180 5007405 10622900 17032621 391714 1318470 10231186 15714151 X 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 1591922 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) Children are placed in inclusive early education classrooms with children who are typically developing (sighted) and immersed in daily literacy, mobility, and motor skills training to continue their healthy development. Programs are offered throughout the year except in July. 1425701 Inclusive Learning Preschool: Most students in our Toddler Program move on to our Preschool which provides comprehensive early 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 ALL children from 3 5 years-old. Both our Toddler and Preschool Programs utilize the Creative Curriculum. This program is offered year-round except in July. 152455 Food services, medical, vision and therapeutic services to children. 12500 3182578 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true false true true false false false false false false false false 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 38 true false false false false false false 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 205214 0 22047 Bianca Ciebrant Dir of Education 40.00 0.00 121408 0 13574 Scott Kassel Dir of Development 40.00 0.00 113038 0 6450 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 Melinda Chang 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 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 439660 42071 3 false true false Howard Roark Inc 2429 Ocean Avenue Unit 1 Venice CA 90291 Accounting 137760 Nazarian Group 17514 Ventura Blvd Suite 204 Encino CA 91316 General Contractor 2946269 ML Architecture 355 Pasadena Ave South Pasadena CA 91030 Architect 105064 3 6833096 1904051 8737147 Booklet fees 611600 2173 2173 2173 340197 212369 127828 0 0 3300 3300 3300 3300 0 0 0 0 Other income 900099 1670 1670 1670 9084487 219512 127828 12500 12500 0 0 0 257447 51490 154468 51489 0 2087612 1842868 45023 199721 55525 59433 -5017 1109 186420 180787 -593 6226 167629 134900 15075 17654 0 1919 976 937 6 161677 157597 2954 1126 0 0 0 0 29472 22632 2087 4753 14100 9500 4158 442 0 0 109870 85616 18468 5786 231 231 0 0 39 39 0 0 109552 81320 27742 490 Professional Fees 235804 74043 138855 22906 Small Equipment 220186 209114 6643 4429 Depreciation expense 84405 73273 6679 4453 Program Supplies 67985 67961 5 19 274709 118568 108949 47192 4077082 3182578 526472 368032 290939 -488978 1659729 1159309 521621 1585845 535 246 0 0 0 41912 40390 79586 139771 1759808 791036 1028028 968772 2344883 4693834 234682 0 0 0 4420985 8933432 10622900 17032621 391714 1318470 391714 1318470 X 8760372 14413686 1470814 1300465 10231186 15714151 10622900 17032621 X 5007405 475559 1 X false true X true true true X 1459812 1995214 2552883 4068713 8737147 18813769 0 0 1459812 1995214 2552883 4068713 8737147 18813769 0 18813769 218099 153562 249497 184221 127828 933207 0 7983 8467 10011 399713 1670 427844 20174820 49667 0.93250 0.87640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 838050 52915 890965 776048 62002 838050 916445 -140397 776048 780611 135834 916445 734588 46023 780611 0.48000 0.52000 false false false 106493 106493 278893 278893 1098514 302031 796483 244408 178612 65796 31500 31500 968772 Construction in Progress 6606140 Other Assets 3216 Unemployment Reserve 8570 8933432 X 9560046 475559 475559 9084487 9084487 4077082 4077082 4077082 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, 2024, 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; 2023, 2022, and 2021, 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; 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 are subject to examination by the Franchise Tax Board, generally for 4 years after they were filed. true National Eye Institute 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD 20892 520858115 12500 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 205214 12220 9827 227261 Katherine Griffiths Board Member 21876 Public Relations Consulti false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information During the year the Center engaged a firm where a Board member is an employee. Total payments made during the year ended June 30, 2024 were $21,876. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Inclusive Learning Preschool: Most students in our Toddler Program move on to our Preschool which provides comprehensive early 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 ALL children from 3 5 years-old. Both our Toddler and Preschool Programs utilize the Creative Curriculum. This program is offered year-round except in July. 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 Rounding = $1