2025-11-13T17:59:25-06:00 2024-12-31 814195533 AP GROUP INC 950 GLENN DRIVE SUITE 125 FOLSOM CA 95630 990 2024-01-01 941384666 SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC SOCI 9164528271 1238 S STREET SACRAMENTO CA 95811 WILLIAM CARTER PRESIDENT 9164528271 2025-11-13 1 0 EMILEE BUNDESEN P01778207 9164000022 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SHARI ROESELER 1238 S STREET SACRAMENTO CA 95811 9330559 0 X WWW.SOCIETYFORTHEBLIND.ORG X 1954 CA PROVIDES REHABILITATION, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. 17 17 38 193 0 0 1501537 2321977 875915 1392707 320264 140769 469901 688864 3167617 4544317 0 0 0 0 1818847 2188260 0 0 434727 1159846 1318455 2978693 3506715 188924 1037602 7801941 8673320 2344216 2628999 5457725 6044321 THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION TO LIVE PRODUCTIVELY AND INDEPENDENTLY BY BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH TRAINING, TOOLS AND MENTORSHIP. 0 0 1991354 955149 IN 2024, 157 NEW GENERAL REHABILITATION CLIENTS RECEIVED BLINDNESS INSTRUCTION IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND BRAILLE. 659205 190058 IN 2024, 733 PEOPLE WERE HELPED THROUGH A TOTAL OF 966 APPOINTMENTS WITH OUR DOCTORS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST IN OUR LOW VISION CLINIC. 254401 247500 IN 2024, 2,384 SUBSCRIBERS PLACED A TOTAL OF 9,687 CALLS TO USE ACCESS NEWS, OUR FREE TELEPHONE-BASED NEWS SERVICE PROVIDING AUDIO ACCESS TO VOLUNTEER-READ RECORDINGS OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL PERIODICALS. 658 658 2905618 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 38 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X CHERRY FLANAGAN 9164528271 1238 S STREET SACRAMENTO CA 95811 WILLIAM CARTER PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARLENE MOURTZIKOS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAWN CORNELIUS CPA TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 ALLISON OTTO SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JANICE WALTH DIRECTOR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANNMARIE BRONTE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM ELSHAMA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANGELA JUSTICE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE LERNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRYCE MCANALLY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK J MANNIS MD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR PAUL PETERSON DC DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GOUTAM SINHA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DANA SCHWARZINGER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF THOM DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHARI ROESELER EXECUTUVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 184627 0 11878 LIBBY FEYH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 184627 0 11878 1 0 1 0 0 612098 1709879 2321977 PROGRAM FEES 900099 955149 955149 ACCESS NEWS 900099 247500 247500 LOW VISION CLINIC SERVICES 900099 190058 190058 1392707 77786 77786 33000 14235 18765 18765 18765 531770 650 469148 289 62622 361 62983 62983 159950 61989 97961 97961 4699079 4162353 536726 536726 113640 78228 35412 35412 4544317 1568888 0 653452 X 184627 184627 1697304 1376353 93974 226977 160953 138971 1849 20133 145376 118589 9549 17238 28420 28420 443140 376591 23992 42557 229557 190734 869 37954 132309 113989 3952 14368 20676 20179 247 250 84612 60779 14999 8834 133435 108822 8997 15616 52033 42973 2848 6212 OTHER PERSONNEL COSTS 78168 66092 2534 9542 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 41731 39710 -3387 5408 EQUIPMENT EXPENSES 33363 31758 -397 2002 SPECIAL EVENTS 26664 26664 14347 7031 6344 972 3506715 2905618 166370 434727 600090 867098 2568633 2620622 16868 12417 578101 675483 38177 31718 0 7286 4526370 1735657 2707146 2790713 1292926 1667983 7801941 8673320 312542 389064 123750 196364 1590000 1515000 317924 528571 2344216 2628999 X 4849353 5690248 608372 354073 5457725 6044321 7801941 8673320 X 1037602 -31619 -419387 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1362360 1386972 1835998 1501537 2667438 8754305 999771 1022008 1001759 965240 955149 4943927 287102 329016 303121 209789 5035777 6164805 2649233 2737996 3140878 2676566 8658364 19863037 58283 58475 60767 177525 560859 587412 482969 576686 791537 2999463 560859 587412 541252 635161 852304 3176988 16686049 11890 8134 -7534 322763 77786 413039 11890 8134 -7534 322763 77786 413039 2661123 2746130 3133344 2999329 8736150 20276076 0.82290 0.75720 0.02040 0.02380 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 636000 636000 804560 541444 263116 2240326 641304 1599022 755401 552909 202492 90083 90083 2790713 OTHER ASSETS 1140906 OPERATING LEASE ASSETS 497028 FINANCE LEASE ASSETS 30049 1667983 DEPOSITS 1500 LEASE LIABILITIES 527071 528571 X 4605159 -31619 92461 60842 4544317 0 4544317 3599177 92462 92462 3506715 0 3506715 PART X, LINE 2: ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. FOR THOSE BENEFITS TO BE RECOGNIZED, A TAX POSITION MUST BE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE SOCIETY DID NOT HAVE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023 AND DOES NOT EXPECT THIS TO CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. THE SOCIETY WILL RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ACCRUED ON ANY UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AS A COMPONENT OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, THE SOCIETY HAS NOT ACCRUED INTEREST OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 70,927. OTHER EXPENSES 21,534. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 70,927. OTHER EXPENSES 21,535. 70TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT 159950 159950 61989 159950 159950 61989 61989 97961 4699079 3443459 276708 442186 1 0.50000 4699079 3443459 276708 442186 4162353 536726 CA 1 0 1 0 1.00000 CHERRY FLANAGAN 1238 S STREET SACRAMENTO CA 95811 0 ELLEN DELEON 31506 THE POSITION OF GENERAL MANAGER OF BINGO OPERATIONS (THE GENERAL MANAGER) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE ACTIVITIES OF BINGO OPERATIONS AS THEY RELATE TO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND. THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB IS TO OVERSEE BUSINESS GROWTH, MARKETING, FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS. IT IS THE GENERAL MANAGER'S JOB TO EFFECTIVELY RUN ALL BINGO OPERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY REGULATIONS AND CONSISTENT WITH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND, INC.'S (THE SOCIETY) GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PRINCIPLES.RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDES ASSURING THAT BINGO OPERATIONS MEET REVENUEGOALS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE SOCIETY'S MANY SERVICES TO THE BLINDCOMMUNITY. X 1 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SHARI ROESELER EXECUTUVE DIRECTOR 184627 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 184627 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS FORMED TO ASSIST THE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL, LOW VISION, REHABILITATION AND RECREATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITIES. THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT TO THE FULL BOARD. ALL DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE MADE ONLY AFTER AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE, PROVIDED A QUORUM IS PRESENT. DISSENTERS MAY FORWARD TO THE SOCIETY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS THEIR RESERVATIONS OR DISAGREEMENT WITH THE DECISION OF THE MEMBERSHIP BY RECORDING THE SAME IN THE MINUTES OF MEETING OR IN A WRITTEN PREPARED MINORITY REPORT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER AND IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT. DEPENDING UPON THE NEEDS AND STYLE OF THE PRESIDENT, THIS COMMITTEE CAN BE USED IN TIMES OF EMERGENCY FOR QUICK DECISIONS. ALL ACTIONS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NEED TO BE REPORTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ENTERED INTO THE MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND, INC.'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND TO PROPERLY DISCLOSE WHEN IT EXISTS IN ANY SITUATION OR TRANSACTION. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WHICH REQUIRES AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND, INC.'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 376,591. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 23,992. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 42,557. TOTAL EXPENSES 443,140. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS -419,387.