Nonprofit · EIN 15-0543587
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC
Tax-exempt · UTICA, NY 13501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $28,237,903 | $19,475,697 | $8,762,206 | $145,284,095 | $20,361,578 | $124,922,517 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $29,950,114 | $18,862,043 | $11,088,071 | $128,141,915 | $17,693,177 | $110,448,738 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $23,619,358 | $16,834,213 | $6,785,145 | $113,736,550 | $14,938,771 | $98,797,779 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,202,461
- of which government grants
- $1,593,517
- Program service revenue
- $575,136
- Investment income
- $2,769,893
- Net rental income
- $8,393
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $562,125
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $22,657,993
- Other revenue
- $22,690,413
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $492,748
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,833,446
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,842,293
- Professional fundraising fees
- $72,750
- Legal fees
- $54,079
- Accounting fees
- $268,204
- Occupancy
- $1,340,581
- Travel
- $273,634
- Depreciation
- $1,480,241
- Program services (functional)
- $14,008,938
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,179,526
- Fundraising (functional)
- $287,233
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $128,141,915
- Total assets, end of year
- $145,284,095
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,361,578
- Net assets, end of year
- $124,922,517
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,251,347
- Publicly traded securities
- $54,347,341
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $124,592,679
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $329,838
- Gross receipts
- $126,795,399
- Employees
- 361
- Volunteers
- 63
- Year formed
- 1929
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD P WELSH | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 50 | $278,587 | $5,553 |
| RAY CARROCK | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & AUDIT Highest-paid employee | 38 | $161,592 | $48,320 |
| JILL KOCH | CFO Officer | 45 | $172,321 | $36,287 |
| DENNIS WEBSTER | SENIOR VP OF PROD & OPERAT Highest-paid employee | 38 | $134,465 | $45,156 |
| JULIANA BYRNE | VP OF HR Highest-paid employee | 38 | $142,270 | $31,517 |
| KATIE EDDY | VP OF PRODUCTS AND DISTRIB Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,905 | $19,782 |
| SCOTT MACGREGOR | VP OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 38 | $150,358 | $18,503 |
| GARY HEENAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH KESSLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WEBB OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COL PAUL A STEVES USA RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE JOSEPH PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY SINNOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEN RICHARD EVANS USA RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH GALE MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HON MICHAEL J MISIASZEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RONALD TASCARELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE NEHME | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAUL DREJZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD DEWAR | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES B TURNBULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RALPH J EANNACE | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALLEN F ZUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD P WELSH | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 50 | $265,089 | $18,013 |
| JILL KOCH | CFO Officer | 45 | $171,461 | $36,779 |
| KIMBERLY WADAS | LOW VISION OPTOMERIST Highest-paid employee | 38 | $151,981 | $31,966 |
| DENNIS WEBSTER | SENIOR VP OF PROD & OPERAT Highest-paid employee | 38 | $133,409 | $46,486 |
| KATIE EDDY | VP OF PRODUCTS AND DISTRIB Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,433 | $25,189 |
| JULIANA BYRNE | VP OF HR Highest-paid employee | 38 | $126,975 | $34,930 |
| SCOTT MACGREGOR | VP OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 38 | $132,351 | $23,035 |
| GARY HEENAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH KESSLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WEBB OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COL PAUL A STEVES USA RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE JOSEPH PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY SINNOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEN RICHARD EVANS USA RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GALE MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON MICHAEL J MISIASZEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD TASCARELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE NEHME | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL DREJZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DEWAR | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET G BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH J EANNACE | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN F ZUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES B TURNBULL IV | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BARTON RASMUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD P WELSH | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 50 | $251,463 | $47,858 |
| JILL KOCH | CFO Officer | 45 | $167,392 | $24,377 |
| KIMBERLY WADAS | LOW VISION OPTOMERIST Highest-paid employee | 38 | $147,647 | $31,026 |
| DENNIS WEBSTER | SENIOR VP OF PROD & OPERAT Highest-paid employee | 38 | $133,396 | $38,886 |
| KATIE EDDY | VP OF PRODUCTS AND DISTRIB Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,557 | $24,204 |
| JULIANA BYRNE | VP OF HR Highest-paid employee | 38 | $122,587 | $33,877 |
| SCOTT MACGREGOR | VP OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 38 | $129,171 | $22,186 |
| GARY HEENAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH KESSLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WEBB OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COL PAUL A STEVES USA RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES B TURNBULL IV | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BARTON R RASMUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE JOSEPH PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY SINNOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEN RICHARD EVANS USA RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GALE MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON MICHAEL J MISIASZEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD TASCARELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE NEHME | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL DREJZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DEWAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET G BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH J ENNACE | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 507 KENT ST, UTICA, NY 13501-2317
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- EDWARD P WELSH, 507 KENT STREET, UTICA, NY 13501
- Signed the 990
- EDWARD P WELSH, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (315) 797-2233
- Website
- HTTPS://CABVI.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- BONADIO & CO LLP
Mission
TO ASSIST PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES AND OFFERING INTEGRATED COMPETITIVE JOBS THROUGHOUT ALL LEVELS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, CONTACT CENTER, SOCIAL WORKER, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR, MAINTENANCE AND SERVING ON THE GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Program accomplishments
- CENTRAL INDUSTRIES (CI) IS THE EMPLOYMENT DIVISION OF THE CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CABVI). CI EMPLOYS 190 PEOPLE IN AN INTEGRATED AND DIVERSE COMPETITIVE WORK SETTING COMPRISED OF 109 LEGALLY BLIND AND 81 SIGHTED INDIVIDUALS. TASKS INCLUDE PACKAGING, MACHINE OPERATION, CALL CENTER SERVICES, DATA ENTRY, WAREHOUSING SERVICES, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ASSEMBLY. EMPLOYEES EARN COMPETITIVE WAGES AND ENJOY BENEFITS SUCH AS PAID TIME OFF, HEALTH INSURANCE AND A VALUABLE RETIREMENT PLAN WITH UP TO 6% IN COMPANY CONTRIBUTIONS. THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED ARE SOLD TO NEW YORK STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGH THE PREFERRED SOURCE STATE PROGRAM AND THE FEDERAL ABILITY ONE PROGRAM. CABVI ALSO PURSUES COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS.Expenses $7,482,570 · revenue $20,948,482
- THE REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION OF CABVI SERVED 2,185 INDIVIDUALS, ASSISTING PEOPLE ALL OVER NEW YORK STATE, LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY. SERVICES PROVIDED ARE:-ORIENTATION & MOBILITY TRAINING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MOVE SAFELY THROUGH THEIR ENVIRONMENT,-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING HELPS PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND UTILIZE COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE,-SOCIAL CASEWORK HELPS INDIVIDUALS DEAL WITH AND ACCEPT BLINDNESS,-LOW VISION EXAMS HELP TO DETERMINE WHAT ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT CAN BE HELPFUL,-VOCATIONAL TRAINING HELPS PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND FIND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT,-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TO HELP CHILDREN WITH OCULAR MUSCLE IMBALANCE TO STRENGTHEN THEIR WEAK EYE; TO HELP ADULTS ADJUST TO THE OCULAR IMPLICATIONS FROM STROKE OR CONCUSSION,-VISION REHABILITATION THERAPY TO ASSIST ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN BUILDING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS,-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES WITH TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED WORKING CLOSELY WITH CHILDREN WITH VISION LOSS TO ENSURE THEY ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS ALONGSIDE THEIR SIGHTED PEERS, -CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT IN CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT WILL HELP US TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS OF VISION LOSS THAT COULD LEAD TO SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATMENT,-ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATION SERVICES THAT ALLOW CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, ENHANCE FEELINGS OF SELF-WORTH, REDUCE ISOLATION AND CREATE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES AND-PRESCHOOL VISION SCREEENINGS THAT HELP US TO IDENTIFY CHILDREN IN NEED OF EYEGLASSES OR ADDITIONAL VISION REMEDIATION.Expenses $4,840,046 · revenue $575,136
- CABVI'S THIRD LARGEST DIVISION IS COMPRISED OF SIX BASE SUPPLY CENTERS, WHICH ARE OFFICE SUPPLY STORES ON MILITARY BASES LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST. MANY OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD IN THESE STORES ARE PRODUCTS MADE BY CABVI AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE DISABLED. THESE STORES EMPLOY LEGALLY BLIND EMPLOYEES THAT SERVE CUSTOMERS.Expenses $1,686,322 · revenue $1,733,538
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 15-0543587
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1937
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $145,284,095
- Income (IRS master file)
- $126,795,399
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $28,237,903 | $19,475,697 | $145,284,095 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $29,950,114 | $18,862,043 | $128,141,915 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $23,619,358 | $16,834,213 | $113,736,550 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $21,880,394 | $15,167,808 | $105,551,969 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 15-0543587).
Questions about CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC
- What is the EIN of CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC is 15-0543587.
- Is CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1937.
- Are donations to CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names EDWARD P WELSH.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $278,587 (EDWARD P WELSH, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $28,237,903, expenses of $19,475,697 and total assets of $145,284,095 at year end.
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