Nonprofit · EIN 31-0538511
CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $11,635,008 | $13,615,316 | -$1,980,308 | $39,870,515 | $4,821,577 | $35,048,938 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,432,406 | $12,945,426 | -$1,513,020 | $40,049,143 | $2,779,862 | $37,269,281 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,265,174
- Program service revenue
- $2,344,243
- Investment income
- $355,775
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$62,253
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,677,135
- Other revenue
- $6,669,816
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $233,164
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,078,771
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,559,003
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,714,243
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $49,759
- Accounting fees
- $59,972
- Occupancy
- $243,145
- Travel
- $177,104
- Depreciation
- $843,445
- Program services (functional)
- $10,113,806
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,102,445
- Fundraising (functional)
- $399,065
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,049,143
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,870,515
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,821,577
- Net assets, end of year
- $35,048,938
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,610,412
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,055,795
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $29,361,291
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,687,647
- Gross unrelated business income
- $22,450
- Gross receipts
- $33,680,474
- Employees
- 219
- Volunteers
- 936
- Year formed
- 1911
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teri J Shirk | President/CEO Officer | 60 | $281,557 | $30,107 |
| Monica L Braddock | CFO Officer | 55 | $199,919 | $14,951 |
| Kimberly M McNeer | VP Human Resources Key employee | 55 | $173,248 | $23,409 |
| Aaron Bley | Chief Mission Officer Key employee | 55 | $165,748 | $13,509 |
| Jennifer C Alvis | VP Business Development Key employee | 55 | $155,514 | $20,809 |
| Thomas G Crawford | Director of State and Commercial Sales Highest-paid employee | 55 | $114,860 | $0 |
| Annette M Leal | CMS Supervisor Highest-paid employee | 55 | $110,519 | $0 |
| Stephen A Caruso | Director of Federal Sales and Government Relations Highest-paid employee | 55 | $106,835 | $2,203 |
| Roger G Caldwell | Trustee - Exited 4/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Cassiere | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin Chadwick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sanserrae Frazier | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda Gumbs | Trustee - Exited 12/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Kendrick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Luke B Lindsell MD | Trustee - Exited 4/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A Mize II | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Timothy G Powell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Norma Rashid | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin M Rosensweet | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Rust | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kelly Schlafman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Sgro | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie A Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John W Tolos | Trustee - Exited 4/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis W Dern | Trustee - Exited 4/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Ravenhall | Trustee - Exited 4/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Smith | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Glen G Vogel | Past Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Patti Weller-Bresler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Staley | Trustee - Started 4/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Riemann | Trustee - Started 4/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teri J Shirk | President/CEO Officer | 60 | $293,210 | $29,901 |
| Monica L Braddock | CFO Officer | 55 | $190,196 | $13,777 |
| Kimberly M McNeer | VP Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 55 | $163,452 | $33,204 |
| Aaron Bley | VP Community Relations & Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 55 | $153,880 | $12,100 |
| Thomas G Crawford | VP Social Enterprises Highest-paid employee | 55 | $143,346 | $11,168 |
| Jennifer C Alvis | VP Business Development Highest-paid employee | 55 | $129,162 | $18,716 |
| Nick T Vogel | VP of Industrial Operation Highest-paid employee | 55 | $118,063 | $19,800 |
| Roger G Caldwell | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Cassiere | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin Chadwick | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sanserrae Frazier | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Goldhoff | Trustee - Exit July-23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda Gumbs | Trustee - Start April-23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Kendrick | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia D Laub | Trustee - Exit April-23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Lichstein PhD | Trustee - Exit June-23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Luke B Lindsell MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael A Mize II | Trustee - Start July-23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy G Powell | Trustee - Exit April-23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Norma Rashid | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin M Rosensweet | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Rust | Trustee - Start April-23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Schlafman | Trustee - Start April-23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Sgro | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie A Smith | Trustee - Exit April-23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John W Tolos | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis W Dern | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Ravenhall | Vice Chair/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Smith | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Glen G Vogel | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Patti Weller-Bresler | Vice Chair/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2045 GILBERT AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-1403
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Teri Shirk, 2045 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Signed the 990
- Teri Shirk, President/CEO
- Phone
- (513) 221-8558
- Website
- www.cincyblind.org
- Return prepared by
- Barnes Dennig & Co LTD
Mission
Empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with opportunities to seek independence.
Program accomplishments
- Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a national leader in manufacturing, with a legacy dating back to 1911. Our program proudly operates under the Ability One Program, in line with the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (JWOD), creating meaningful employment for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Through partnerships with the Ability One Program, the State of Ohio's State-Use initiative, and the Community Rehabilitation Program, CABVI delivers a wide range of high-quality products. Our principal product lines include rolled paper and tape products, standard and custom signage, kitchen gadgets, door hardware, and the packaging of sticky notes and batteries. In 2024, we added the assembly of Classification Folders to our lineup, an expansion that created 10 new jobs and broadened our product mix. CABVI provided 52,917 hours of work to employees with vision loss, empowering people and setting a standard for what inclusive employment can achieve.Expenses $2,861,286 · grants $9,915 · revenue $3,968,045
- CABVI is a multi-service organization dedicated to vision rehabilitation, serving 4,079 people with significant vision loss in 2024. Our wide range of services includes Access Technology, Early Childhood and Youth Programs, Low Vision Services, Rehabilitation, and Social Services. In 2024, we introduced the Vision Resource Van, a mobile outreach initiative that brings CABVI's resources directly to the community. The van travels to health fairs and community events, sharing vital information and support with individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Our Audio Information Services offer a lifeline to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. From broadcast reading programs and talking book services to personalized talking print and engaging podcasts, we ensure that information is accessible in ways that matter. In 2024 alone, we had 15,703 engagements with individuals who are blind or visually impaired through our Audio Information Services.Expenses $3,758,342 · grants $223,249 · revenue $565,184
- CABVI runs its E-Commerce and Retail operations through two main channels: VIE Ability and Office Runway, a Base Supply Center (BSC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. VIE Ability offers office supplies and furniture to the State of Ohio, commercial businesses and individuals. In 2024, VIE Ability grew by 19%, creating more customer service jobs for people with vision loss. VIE Ability provided 11,911 hours of work to people who are blind or visually impaired. The BSC is operated under the authority of the U.S. Air Force and sells products made by agencies supporting people with blindness and other disabilities nationwide. These products are on the Federal Procurement List, so when federal employees buy them, it creates and supports jobs for people with disabilities. In 2024, the BSC provided 3,356 hours of work for people who are blind or visually impaired.Expenses $2,028,676 · revenue $2,700,451
- CABVI offers contract close-out services through the Ability One program. Currently, CABVI has contracts with Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the Marine Corps System Command in Quantico, Virginia. In 2024 alone, these contracts created 27,323 hours of employment for people who are blind. To date, this program has helped 34 blind specialists move into government or other professional careers.Expenses $1,465,502 · revenue $1,787,698
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
- 31-0538511
- 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
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P860)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,870,515
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,680,474
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $11,635,008 | $13,615,316 | $39,870,515 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,432,406 | $12,945,426 | $40,049,143 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $12,078,541 | $13,083,832 | $40,631,042 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 31-0538511).
Questions about CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
- What is the EIN of CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND is 31-0538511.
- Is CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
- Are donations to CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CINCINNATI 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 CINCINNATI 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 CINCINNATI 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 CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Teri Shirk.
- Who are the officers and directors of CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 31 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $281,557 (Teri J Shirk, President/CEO).
- How much revenue does CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $11,635,008, expenses of $13,615,316 and total assets of $39,870,515 at year end.
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