Nonprofit · EIN 39-0977746
WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC
Also known as Alimni Association of the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,593,491 | $1,531,981 | $61,510 | $9,780,372 | $104,803 | $9,675,569 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $894,570 | $1,438,906 | -$544,336 | $9,470,170 | $114,773 | $9,355,397 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $740,925
- Program service revenue
- $24,066
- Investment income
- $774,766
- Net rental income
- $14,000
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $598,926
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,845
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $42,564
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $175,840
- Other revenue
- $53,734
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $47,254
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $106,394
- Other salaries and wages
- $730,598
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,034,555
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $77,853
- Occupancy
- $66,223
- Travel
- $18,393
- Depreciation
- $42,408
- Program services (functional)
- $922,112
- Management and general (functional)
- $460,592
- Fundraising (functional)
- $149,277
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,470,170
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,780,372
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $104,803
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,675,569
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $850,107
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,688,437
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,132,234
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,543,335
- Gross receipts
- $3,498,871
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 34
- Year formed
- 1953
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE JESS | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $103,093 | $3,301 |
| NICK SINRAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE G RAMEY | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT GOODMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE PETERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA ARROWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET GROSHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA STAATS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON KNAUF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY SLABY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAMOMILE HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAT TARNOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE JESS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $97,818 | $6,616 |
| NICK SINRAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA ARROWOOD | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA STAATS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE PETERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NURUDEEN DEEN AMUSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CHUCK FEHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HEESEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON KNAUF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE G RAMEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT GOODMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY SLABY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAMOMILE HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAT TARNOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 754 WILLIAMSON ST, MADISON, WI 53703-3546
- In care of
- % LORETTA A HIMMELSBACH EXEC DIR
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 754 Williamson Street, Madison WI 53703
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DENISE JESS, 754 WILLIAMSON ST, MADISON, WI 537033546
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Karen Heesen, 1319 Monterey Lane, Janesville WI 53546
- Signed the 990
- DENISE JESS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 255-1166
- Website
- www.wcbvi.org
- Return prepared by
- SVA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCTS SC
Mission
THE WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE DIGNITY AND EMPOWERMENT OF PEOPLE IN WISCONSIN WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY PROVIDING SERVICES, ADVOCATING LEGISLATION, AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- THE WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SELLS SPECIALIZED ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS AT LOW COST TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION. DURING 2024, THESE ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS HELPED KEEP ABOUT 1,433 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS INDEPENDENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DISTRIBUTED 551 WHITE CANES AT NO COST TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. WCBVI STILL PROVIDED 21 IN-HOME VISITS AND 164 PHONE CONSULTATIONS TO TEACH INDIVIDUALS WITH CHANGING VISION HOW TO DO FAMILIAR TASKS IN NEW WAYS. ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS WERE MADE TO GROUPS OF PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH OLDER ADULTS WITH VISION LOSS. LOW VISION ASSESSMENTS WERE ADMINISTERED TO 157 INDIVIDUALS, HELPING THEM LEARN HOW TO USE THEIR REMAINING VISION WITH THE BEST RESULTS. 308 PEOPLE RECEIVED ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING DURING 2024. 232 PEOPLE WERE SEEN FOR ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING APPOINTMENTS.Expenses $585,643 · grants $2,333 · revenue $42,564
- THE WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PROVIDES VARIOUS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT. 67 COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS PROVIDED INFORMATION TO 3,049 ATTENDEES.Expenses $336,469 · grants $44,921 · revenue $24,066
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
- 39-0977746
- 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
- 1953
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,780,372
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,498,871
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,593,491 | $1,531,981 | $9,780,372 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $894,570 | $1,438,906 | $9,470,170 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,090,634 | $1,337,690 | $9,137,695 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Karen Heesen | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 39-0977746).
Questions about WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC is 39-0977746.
- Is WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED 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 WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC 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 WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC 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 WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DENISE JESS.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,093 (DENISE JESS, CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,593,491, expenses of $1,531,981 and total assets of $9,780,372 at year end.
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