Nonprofit · EIN 24-0795466
LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · SCRANTON, PA 18503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $592,769 | $522,647 | $70,122 | $4,153,717 | $5,172 | $4,148,545 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $528,701 | $479,938 | $48,763 | $3,952,644 | $5,718 | $3,946,926 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $386,166
- of which government grants
- $190,345
- Membership dues
- $650
- Program service revenue
- $1,200
- Investment income
- $203,464
- Net rental income
- $10,707
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $93,472
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,768
- Other revenue
- $1,939
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $109,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $148,942
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $312,711
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,800
- Occupancy
- $23,738
- Depreciation
- $23,991
- Program services (functional)
- $476,259
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,028
- Fundraising (functional)
- $18,360
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,952,644
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,153,717
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,172
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,148,545
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $65,505
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,093,416
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,742,872
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $405,673
- Gross receipts
- $757,411
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1912
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ANN IEZZI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $83,435 | $24,731 |
| MARTIN MCKEEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON BORGIA | DIRECTOR TO 6/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE BLONDEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASU ARCHARYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUISE FRYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARD CHAMPI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA DEPETERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS DONOHUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH FENNIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GEBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN HINDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM JORDAN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA KIRTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ATTY JEROME MUSHENO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK PARISE | TREASURER FROM 2/2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY PRONKO | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN RUDIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ATTY HOWARD SPIZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BARRASSE | TREASURER TO 1/2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ANN IEZZI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $54,667 | $16,371 |
| MARTIN MCKEEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BARRASSE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE BLONDEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON BORGIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN STEPKOVITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUISE FRYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARD CHAMPI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA DEPETERS | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS DONOHUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH FENNIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GEBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN HINDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM JORDAN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA KIRTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ATTY JEROME MUSHENO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK PARISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY PRONKO | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN RUDIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ATTY HOWARD SPIZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 228 ADAMS AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503-1602
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY ANN IEZZI, 228 ADAMS AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503
- Signed the 990
- MARY ANN IEZZI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (570) 342-7613
- Website
- LACKAWANNABLIND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MMQ & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES THE INTERESTS OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THE PREVENTION OF AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT LACKAWANNA AND SUSQUEHANNA COUNTIES.
Program accomplishments
- CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES: CASEWORKERS REGULARLY VISIT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES ASSISTING WITH; SHOPPING, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, PHARMACY VISITS, CORRESPONDENCE, BANKING, MAIL AND BILL PAYING, DOOR-TO-DOOR ESCORT SERVICE, MINI-BUS TRANSPORTATION, REFERRALS FOR ORIENTATION & MOBILITY TRAINING AND TO OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THE LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIVITIES IN DAILY LIVING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN THEIR OPTIMAL PHYSICAL HEALTH AND REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES. A MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS AVAILABLE IN EMAIL, AUDIO, PRINT AND BRAILLE FORMATS TO KEEP CLIENTS ABREAST OF THE LATEST AGENCY HAPPENINGS.VISUAL SUPPORT CENTER: MAGNIFYING DEVICES AND OTHER LOW-VISION AIDS AND HOME CARE EQUIPMENT ARE DISPLAYED FOR DEMONSTRATION TO CLIENTS AND CONSUMERS. COMPUTER INSTRUCTION IN ASSISTIVE SOFTWARE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT FOR LBA CLIENTS.EYE CARE PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO PURCHASE EYE GLASSES FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $269,758 · revenue $1,200
- THE RADIO READING SERVICE IS HOSTED DAILY ON RADIO STATION WUSR, 99.5 FM BY LBA'S RADIO PROGRAM MANAGER, ALONG WITH DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. LIVE BROADCASTS, FOR PRINT-HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDE READING LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS, AND COMMUNITY AND AGENCY INFORMATION.Expenses $50,207
- PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS: PREVENTION SPECIALISTS CONDUCT VISION SCREENINGS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS CENTERED ON SAFETY THROUGHOUT LACKAWANNA AND SUSQUEHANNA COUNTIES. THE LBA ALSO OFFERS ADULT VISION SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT SENIOR CENTERS, CIVIC CLUBS, HEALTH FAIRS, AND INDUSTRIAL SITES.Expenses $156,294
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 24-0795466
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,153,717
- Income (IRS master file)
- $757,411
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $592,769 | $522,647 | $4,153,717 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $528,701 | $479,938 | $3,952,644 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $462,726 | $513,916 | $3,610,745 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 24-0795466).
Questions about LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION is 24-0795466.
- Is LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION 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 LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARY ANN IEZZI.
- Who are the officers and directors of LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,435 (MARY ANN IEZZI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LACKAWANNA BLIND ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $592,769, expenses of $522,647 and total assets of $4,153,717 at year end.
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