﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v6.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-03-14T09:06:39-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>561434747</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GREERWALKER LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>227 WEST TRADE ST SUITE 1100</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CHARLOTTE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>28202</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>560529998</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>METROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>METR</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7048875101</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>704 LOUISE AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CHARLOTTE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>28204</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>TRACY LIBERTINO-FEGARSKY</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7048875101</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-03-06</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>PAULA P TILLEY</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00051456</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>7043770239</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-03-06</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>TRACY LIBERTINO-FEGARSKY</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>704 LOUISE AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CHARLOTTE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>28204</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>4081103</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.MABNC.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1938</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NC</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>ENABLE PEOPLE EXPERIENCING BLIND AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT TO ADJUST TO THEIR VISION LOSS AND MANAGE SELECTED DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES INDEPENDENTLY BY THE PROVISION OF THE DIRECT SERVICES OF THERAPEUTIC CASEWORK, REHABILITATIVE TEACHING, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTION, LOW VISION TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE DOCUMENT / COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING VISION LOSS THROUGH THE RECEIPT OF INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS THAT ALLOW THE INDIVIDUAL TO MANAGE THEIR PERSONAL FINANCES AND DAILY LIVING INDEPENDENTLY.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>15</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>15</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>57</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>52</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>379141</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>809634</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>3408960</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>3263472</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>9264</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>7544</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-3088</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>3797365</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>4077562</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2709006</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2717329</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>50665</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>1579378</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>1193838</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>4288384</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>3911167</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-491019</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>166395</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>1731831</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>1864901</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>1215245</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>1181920</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>516586</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>682981</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE, PREVENT OR ELIMINATE THE DAILY CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY PEOPLE LIVING WITH BLINDNESS OR VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, AND TO FACILITATE THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH INDIVIDUALS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>1090738</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>316510</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>VRS PROGRAM - PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT AND REHABILITATION-ENABLE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE TO ADJUST TO THEIR VISION LOSS AND MANAGE SELECTED DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES INDEPENDENTLY BY THE PROVISION OF THE DIRECT SERVICES OF THERAPEUTIC CASEWORK, REHABILITATIVE TEACHING, ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTION, LOW VISION TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>2076590</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>2947954</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>ADS PROGRAM - TRANSCRIPTION, REPRODUCTION AND SHIPPING OF BOOKS, LETTERS, LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND MONTHLY STATEMENTS IN BRAILLE, LARGE PRINT FORMAT, AUDIO AND ACCESSIBLE PDF.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>224076</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>3008</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - DOOR THROUGH DOOR TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED IN MECKLENBURG AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>3391404</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>8</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>57</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>15</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>15</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>1</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>KEISHA PARRIS</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>7048875122</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>704 LOUISE AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CHARLOTTE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>28204</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RENATO CABRAL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KIMBERLY HUBBARD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERIN DARCY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHELLE LITTLE JOHN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOANNE BEAM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WENDY WALLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MORGAN ALLEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SABRENA BOYD FOXX</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.40</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>FRANK SAAVEDRA LIM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALICIA TORRES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.40</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BECKY DAVIDSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JERRY MORENO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANNE ONAFOWOKAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.40</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEBRA RUBENSTEIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.40</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERTO YON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRACY LIBERTINO - FEGARSKY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT / CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>37.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>155000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>592</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KEISHA PARRIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CONTROLLER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>37.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>24939</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>849</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RICHARD HARTNESS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>37.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>115184</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>47</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DR LAURIE HOFFMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>OPTOMETRIST</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>37.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>148537</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>4835</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BENJAMIN PACK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>37.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>104523</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>4385</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>548183</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>10708</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>4</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>23034</FundraisingAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>434472</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>352128</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>4152</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>809634</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>ACCESSIBLE DOCUMENT SE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>621300</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2947954</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>2947954</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>VISION REHABILITATION</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>621300</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>255906</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>255906</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>SALES OF SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>621300</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>56604</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>56604</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>TRANSPORTATION REVENUE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>621300</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3008</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3008</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>3263472</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>7544</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>7544</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>0</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>23034</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>3541</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-3541</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-3541</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>621300</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>453</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>453</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>453</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>4077562</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3263925</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>4003</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>491403</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>450182</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>36651</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4570</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1840087</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1685733</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>137243</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>17111</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>192877</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>173676</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>17844</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1357</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>192962</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>176881</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>14263</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1818</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>177087</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>89503</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>86005</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1579</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>20750</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2849</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>17901</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>31516</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>30880</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>623</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>32330</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7449</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>24881</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>108776</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>53974</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>53324</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1478</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>POSTAGE AND SHIPPING</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>237249</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>236903</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>346</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>172170</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>114848</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>40802</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>16520</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EQUIPMENT RENTAL &amp; MAIN</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>120443</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>102320</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>18123</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>SECURITY</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>84258</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>83730</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>153</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>375</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>209259</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>182476</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21895</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4888</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3911167</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3391404</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>469098</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>50665</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>391</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>327</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>467199</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>475332</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>435144</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>636156</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>39930</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>41508</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>48879</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>33807</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>1980094</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>1537141</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>405715</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>442953</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>334573</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>234818</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1731831</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1864901</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>157827</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>184973</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
        <BOYAmt>722845</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>762129</EOYAmt>
      </MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>334573</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>234818</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1215245</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1181920</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>499786</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>576383</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>16800</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>106598</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>516586</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>682981</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1731831</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1864901</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>166395</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>339177</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>821852</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>492648</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>379141</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>805634</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>2838452</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>339177</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>821852</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>492648</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>379141</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>805634</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>2838452</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>446141</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>2392311</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1874</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>865</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>857</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2160</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>7544</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>13300</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>2050</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>24</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>371</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>7100</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>9545</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>2861297</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>15981235</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.83610</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.84290</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>35000</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>35000</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>501743</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>500332</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1411</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>188913</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>147734</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>41179</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>1226261</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>889075</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>337186</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>28177</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>28177</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>442953</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>234818</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>234818</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>LEASE LIABILITY - CURRENT</Desc>
        <Amt>102652</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>LEASE LIABILITY - NON-CURRENT</Desc>
        <Amt>132166</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>234818</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>4081103</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <OtherRevenueAmt>3541</OtherRevenueAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>3541</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>4077562</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>4077562</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>3914708</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>3541</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>3541</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>3911167</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>3911167</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ASSOCIATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION RECORDS LIABILITIES FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN WHEN THOSE POSITIONS ARE DEEMED UNCERTAIN TO BE UPHELD IN AN EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. THERE WERE NO SUCH POSITIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023. THEREFORE, NO LIABILITIES FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WERE RECORDED AS OF JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 3,541.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 3,541.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>BRANDING</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>23034</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>23034</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>3541</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>23034</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>23034</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>3541</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>3541</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-3541</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <CompensationSurveyInd>X</CompensationSurveyInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRACY LIBERTINO - FEGARSKY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT / CEO</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>155000</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>592</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>155592</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>DR LAURIE HOFFMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>OPTOMETRIST</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>148537</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>4835</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>153372</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS COMPENSATION USING AN INDUSTRY SPECIFIC COMPENSATION SURVEY DONE BY VISION SERVE ALLIANCE OR INDUSTRY STANDARD PUBLICATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS ERIN DARCY AND RENATO CABRAL ARE MARRIED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS IS TO HAVE A MEETING TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 WITH THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE PRESIDENT &amp; CEO AND CONTROLLER. ONCE IT IS REVIEWED FOR ACCURACY AND ANY QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED AND IT IS READY FOR APPROVALS, IT IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO VOTE TO CONFIRM ACCURACY BEFORE SUBMISSION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONITOR FOR ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST PER THE BY-LAWS AND ANY CONCERN IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM DISCUSSIONS AND VOTING IF IT IS DETERMINDED THERE MAY BE A CONFLICT. THE STAFF OFFICERS ADHERE TO THE POLICY AS STATED IN THE EMPLOYEE MANUAL AND DO NOT VOTE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT USING AN INDUSTRY SPECIFIC COMPENSATION SURVEY DONE BY VISION SERVE ALLIANCE OR INDUSTRY STANDARD PUBLICATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY BE EXAMINED UPON REQUEST. THEY ARE COMPILED BY THE CONTROLLER AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT &amp; CEO PRIOR TO RELEASE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 2C EXPLANATION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>YES, INITIALLY CREATED BY THE CONTROLLER, REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>