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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0064304

BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC

Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, DE 19808

Financials

$205K$409K2022$227K$421K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2024990$227,070$420,798-$193,728$2,879,128$35,797$2,843,331
June 30, 2023990$205,368$408,547-$203,179$3,064,278$39,484$3,024,794
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$107,379
of which government grants
$85,736
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$64,805
Net rental income
$49,694
Net gain from sales of assets
$29,482
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,250
Other revenue
$54,886

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$101,151
Other salaries and wages
$64,678
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$179,658
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$15,040
Accounting fees
$37,227
Occupancy
$61,895
Travel
$846
Depreciation
$43,090
Program services (functional)
$363,661
Management and general (functional)
$57,137

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,064,278
Total assets, end of year
$2,879,128
Total liabilities, end of year
$35,797
Net assets, end of year
$2,843,331
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,929,002
Publicly traded securities
$865,036
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,756,935
Net assets with donor restrictions
$86,396
Gross receipts
$394,286
Employees
5
Volunteers
2
Year formed
1948
State of legal domicile
DE

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LORETTA HARPER-BROWNEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
35$104,705
LEWIS K ROLPH JRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ALAN B WINGROVETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LORETTA HARPER-BROWNEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
35$84,187
LEWIS K ROLPH JRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ALAN B WINGROVETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
LANDIS LODGE BUILDING, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-0000
In care of
% JANET BERRY
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
LEWIS K ROLPH JR, 2915 NEWPORT GAP PIKE, WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Signed the 990
LORETTA HARPER-BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(302) 998-5913
Return prepared by
WHISMAN GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THE MISSION OF BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE, INC IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN DELAWARE THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE SERVICES OF BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND OR SEVERELY VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • RECREATION PROGRAM - A YEAR ROUND PROGRAM OF TRIPS WITH DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE STATEWIDE. PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONCERTS, PLAYS, SPORTING EVENTS, DINNERS AND TRIPS TO REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS. PARTICIPANT MUST PAY A SMALL TRANSPORTATION FEE AND THE COST OF ADMISSION AND ANY MEAL EXPENSES. BINGO GAMES, MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASSES AND CRAFT PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. A BRAILLE AUTO RALLY TAKES PLACE EACH SPRING. CHRISTMAS PARTIES ARE HELD IN EACH COUNTY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCAL LIONS CLUBS.
    Expenses $163,647
  • SUNNYBROOK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - OFFERS MONTHLY PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPARED CHILDREN TO LEARN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CULTURAL DIVERSITY PROGRAMS, STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGENEERING, AND MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS), OUTDOOR PROGRAMS, SPORTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICE PROJECTS. TRANSPORTATION IS OFFERED. ALL PROGRAMS ARE ADAPTED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPARED CHILDREN. A TOTAL OF 28 CHILDREN ARE SERVED YEAR-ROUND IN THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
    Expenses $101,825
  • AUDIO RECORDING PROGRAM - THE AUDIO RECORDING PROGRAM PRODUCES AUDIO TAPES FOR THE DELAWAREANS UNABLE TO READ PRINT MATERIAL. A GROUP OF 45 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE OVER 1,000 HOURS RECORDING BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES AND ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST UNAVAILABLE THROUGH THE TALKING PROGRAM. TAPES ARE MAILED TO READERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE PROGRAM IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DELAWARE DIVISION OF LIBRARIES.
    Expenses $43,639
  • PEER SUPPORT - TRAINED VISUALLY IMPAIRED VOLUNTEERS ASSIST OTHER ADULTS IN ADJUSTING TO THEIR VISION LOSS ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS, PRIMARILY THROUGH TELEPHONE CONTACTS AS WELL AS SUPPORT GROUPS. THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE STATEWIDE AND IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE DIVISION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. EXPENSES: 47,166 GRANTS OF: 0 REVENUE: 0 SUNNYBROOK POOL - MEMBERSHIP TO OUR OLYMPIC-SIZE POOL WHICH IS LOCATED AT OUR CAMP FACILITY AND IS AVAILABLE TO BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED DELAWAREANS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS (SPOUSES AND CHILDREN). PICNIC FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AND A PAVILION CAN BE RENTED FOR PICNICS AND PARTIES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. EXPENSES: 3,628 GRANTS OF: 0 REVENUE: 0 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - VARIOUS SPECIAL FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES, SPECIAL ADAPTED EQUIPMENT AND GUIDE DOG EXPENSES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO LEGALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS. EXPENSES: 3,628 GRANTS OF: 0 REVENUE: 0
    Expenses $54,550

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Not on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0064304
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
1959
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,879,128
Income (IRS master file)
$394,286

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2024$227,070$420,798$2,879,128IRS
990June 2023$205,368$408,547$3,064,278XML
990June 2022$344,750$433,880$3,301,395IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 51-0064304).

Questions about BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC

What is the EIN of BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC is 51-0064304.
Is BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
Are donations to BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE 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 BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC 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 BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names LEWIS K ROLPH JR.
Who are the officers and directors of BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,705 (LORETTA HARPER-BROWN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $227,070, expenses of $420,798 and total assets of $2,879,128 at year end.

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