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Nonprofit · EIN 42-6189594

TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · DUBUQUE, IA 52003

Financials

$335K$422K2023$328K$393K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$328,076$393,486-$65,410$2,425,150$432,129$1,993,021
December 31, 2023990$335,268$422,008-$86,740$2,519,154$460,723$2,058,431
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,806
Membership dues
$88
Program service revenue
$3,519
Investment income
$165
Net rental income
$28,920
Net income from gaming
$240,325
Net income from sales of inventory
$48,071
Other revenue
$317,586

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$57,538
Other salaries and wages
$98,353
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$170,163
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,229
Occupancy
$81,375
Travel
$178
Depreciation
$61,574
Program services (functional)
$233,040
Management and general (functional)
$160,446

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,519,154
Total assets, end of year
$2,425,150
Total liabilities, end of year
$432,129
Net assets, end of year
$1,993,021
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,331,750
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,983,021
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,000
Gross receipts
$977,747
Employees
14
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1975
State of legal domicile
IA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBRA GAGNEPRESIDENT
Officer
40$32,663
AMANDA MEIERSSECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer
40$24,875
JULIE HOFFMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
RON HERRIGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.6$0
LORI VARGASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
CATHY SAUSERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
ANTONIO HAYESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
VIOLET HAVERLANDVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0.4$0
MIKE GAGNETREASURER
Officer
0.4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBRA GAGNEPRESIDENT
Officer
40$28,007
AMANDA MEIERSSECRETARY
Officer
40$21,600
JULIE HOFFMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
RON HERRIGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.6$0
LORI VARGASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
JUANITA FIASCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
CATHY SAUSERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
BILL EICHHORNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
JOSEPH KLAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
ANTONIO HAYESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
MIKE GAGNEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
VIOLET HAVERLANDVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0.4$0
GREGORY JAEGERTREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1068 CEDAR CROSS RD, DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7745
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEBRA GAGNE, 1068 CEDAR CROSS RD, DUBUQUE, IA 52003
Signed the 990
DEBRA GAGNE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(563) 556-8746
Return prepared by
O'CONNOR BROOKS & CO PC

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND HELP THEM LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • LOW VISION CLINIC: PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EYE EXAMINATIONS AND SPECIAL LENSES FOR LOW VISION PATIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION HAD 899 INDIVIDUALS COME TO THE CENTER TO INQUIRE OR BUY LOW VISION AIDS.
    revenue $3,519
  • VARIOUS SERVICES TO THE BLIND COMMUNITY: MAINTAINING SPECIAL LIBRARIES (BRAILLE, TALKING BOOKS), CANE-WALKING INSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, INDEPENDENT LIVING INSTRUCTION, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, COMMUNITY INSTRUCTION.THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 1,400 CLIENTS SERVED BETWEEN HOME VISITS, ACTIVITIES, CLASSES, TALKS, TOURS, AND OTHER EVENTS.
    Expenses $233,040 · revenue $270

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
42-6189594
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
1975
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P82Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,425,150
Income (IRS master file)
$977,747

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$328,076$393,486$2,425,150XML
990December 2023$335,268$422,008$2,519,154XML
990December 2022$393,451$379,532$2,630,435IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 42-6189594).

Questions about TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC is 42-6189594.
Is TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY 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 TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY 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 TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY 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 TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEBRA GAGNE.
Who are the officers and directors of TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,663 (DEBRA GAGNE, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does TRI-STATE INDEPENDENT BLIND SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $328,076, expenses of $393,486 and total assets of $2,425,150 at year end.

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