Nonprofit · EIN 23-2660272
GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
Also known as NORTHEAST SIGHT SERVICES
Tax-exempt · EXETER, PA 18643
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $739,789 | $821,612 | -$81,823 | $1,859,063 | $27,830 | $1,831,233 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $662,756 | $741,028 | -$78,272 | $1,847,128 | $26,826 | $1,820,302 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $470,595
- Program service revenue
- $148,607
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $120,587
- Other revenue
- $120,587
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $121,774
- Other salaries and wages
- $272,198
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $488,345
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,100
- Occupancy
- $14,363
- Travel
- $25,782
- Depreciation
- $39,332
- Program services (functional)
- $737,045
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,418
- Fundraising (functional)
- $50,149
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,847,128
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,859,063
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,830
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,831,233
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $687,653
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $719,565
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,111,668
- Gross receipts
- $780,407
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA PEPERNO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH 12/31/24 Officer | 37.5 | $121,774 |
| JAMES J BROZENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DANIELLE HAWLEY CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| APRIL VINCIARELLI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSHUA D KATYL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM F BURKE ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WHITNEY POLLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SARAH BORLAND ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| PATRICK DOYLE ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KEVIN ENGLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LINDSAY GRIFFIN-BOYLAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR PATRICK KILDUFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCNELIS CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW T PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MALLORY STRUBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL L SUMMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GINA SUYDAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALISON ZURAWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BALDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATE FINNERTY KRISPIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GARY LAMBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALISON RITSICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMY FELDMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON 3/24/25 Officer | 37.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA PEPERNO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $116,652 |
| JAMES J BROZENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DANIELLE HAWLEY CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| APRIL VINCIARELLI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSHUA D KATYL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM F BURKE ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WHITNEY POLLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SARAH BORLAND ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| PATRICK DOYLE ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KEVIN ENGLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LINDSAY GRIFFIN-BOYLAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR PATRICK KILDUFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCNELIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW T PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MALLORY STRUBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHERYL L SUMMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GINA SUYDAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALISON ZURAWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHERYL CONNOLLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANGELO DECESARIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BALDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATE FINNERTY KRISPIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GARY LAMBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALISON RITSICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1825 WYOMING AVE, EXETER, PA 18643-1444
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSHUA D KATYL, 1825 WYOMING AVENUE, EXETER, PA 18643
- Signed the 990
- JOSHUA D KATYL, VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (570) 693-3555
- Website
- WWW.NORTHEASTSIGHT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KRONICK KALADA BERDY & CO PC
Mission
PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES FOR THE PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS.
Program accomplishments
- SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION, WHICH IS DEFINED AS HAVING A VISUAL ACUITY OF 20/70 OR WORSE IN THE BETTER EYE WITH BEST CORRECTION OR A CORRESPONDING FIELD LOSS. WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ONE'S LIFE AND MAINTAINING HIS/HER INDEPENDENCE, NORTHEAST SIGHT SERVICES OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS, IN-HOME SUPPORT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING AND SOCIAL EVENTS. IN ADDITION, THE INSIGHT KIDS CLUB OF NEPA IS A PROGRAM FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN TO ENJOY BOTH RECREATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AS A GROUP THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING CAMP SIGHT, TRANSITION ASSISTANCE, MONTHLY CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, AND A FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP.Expenses $737,045 · revenue $739,789
- PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND DEMOGRAPHICS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON HELPING PREVENT BLINDNESS LOCALLY THROUGH VISION SCREENINGS AND EYE HEALTH & SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
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 | Not 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
- 23-2660272
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,859,063
- Income (IRS master file)
- $780,407
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $739,789 | $821,612 | $1,859,063 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $662,756 | $741,028 | $1,847,128 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $549,384 | $608,138 | $1,825,634 | 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 23-2660272).
Questions about GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
- What is the EIN of GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND is 23-2660272.
- Is GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND 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 GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOSHUA D KATYL.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,774 (SARA PEPERNO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH 12/31/24).
- How much revenue does GREATER WILKES-BARRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $739,789, expenses of $821,612 and total assets of $1,859,063 at year end.
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