Nonprofit · EIN 52-0591664
BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,811,530 | $13,494,436 | -$682,906 | $37,215,858 | $20,937,071 | $16,278,787 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,003,853 | $10,905,750 | $6,098,103 | $37,428,166 | $20,466,473 | $16,961,693 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,121,730 | $10,507,176 | -$1,385,446 | $35,935,965 | $25,072,375 | $10,863,590 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $861,435
- of which government grants
- $600,000
- Program service revenue
- $742,825
- Investment income
- $133,968
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$39,258
- Net income from fundraising events
- $16,558
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,056,744
- Other revenue
- $11,073,302
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $837,907
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,677,809
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,943,429
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $790
- Accounting fees
- $88,130
- Occupancy
- $467,552
- Travel
- $184,144
- Depreciation
- $497,446
- Program services (functional)
- $8,353,851
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,763,476
- Fundraising (functional)
- $377,109
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,428,166
- Total assets, end of year
- $37,215,858
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,937,071
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,278,787
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,264,180
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,278,787
- Gross receipts
- $88,232,539
- Employees
- 466
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 1908
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL GOSSE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $284,003 | $29,889 |
| THOMAS KOHN | VICE PRESIDENT AND COUNSEL Key employee | 38 | $257,906 | $18,103 |
| RICHARD THOMPSON | SALES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,680 | $12,952 |
| HOLLY BETH STANLEY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $147,582 | $21,300 |
| TONY RODRIGUEZ | SR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 38 | $136,838 | $21,863 |
| SALVADOR PEREZ | OPERATIONS PLANT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,260 | $21,223 |
| MICHAEL GARNTO | SR CONTRACTING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,000 | $0 |
| THOMAS OWENS | SALES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,201 | $14,972 |
| DEZMAN JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $4,820 | $0 |
| TYRONE BULLOCK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $900 | $0 |
| ALFRED D'AGOSTINO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $900 | $0 |
| WALTER BROWN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELBA TAYLOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER LEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SHERR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSARIO ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| G SAPPHIRE HARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE SCHAFFER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL GOSSE | CEO Officer | 40 | $239,615 | $27,956 |
| THOMAS KOHN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND COUNSEL Key employee | 38 | $237,743 | $16,173 |
| RICHARD THOMPSON | SALES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,775 | $10,135 |
| HOLLY BETH STANLEY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $138,645 | $18,077 |
| TONY RODRIGUEZ | SR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 38 | $125,582 | $18,651 |
| MICHAEL GARNTO | SR CONTRACTING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $140,481 | $0 |
| THOMAS OWENS | SALES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,464 | $14,716 |
| ANDREW MCIVER | SR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,876 | $14,782 |
| MINH TRI DANG | DIRECTOR OF SALES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,292 | $18,201 |
| TYRONE BULLOCK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $1,000 | $0 |
| ALFRED D'AGOSTINO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $1,000 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HADLOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $900 | $0 |
| WALTER BROWN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELBA TAYLOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER LEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEZMAN JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BERRY | TRUSTEE (THRU 12/31/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SHERR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSARIO ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| G SAPPHIRE HARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK PUENTE | CEO (THRU 7/29/22) Officer | 40 | $394,618 | $10,985 |
| THOMAS KOHN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND COUNSEL Key employee | 40 | $244,845 | $10,690 |
| MICHAEL GOSSE | CEO (BEG 8/1/22) Officer | 40 | $182,769 | $23,628 |
| KENNETH BARNETT | VP SALES & MARKETING (THRU 9/2/22) Key employee | 40 | $195,294 | $377 |
| MICHAEL GARNTO | SR. CONTRACTING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $178,462 | $0 |
| HOLLY BETH STANLEY | CHIEF ACCOUTNING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $138,098 | $15,994 |
| RICHARD THOMPSON | SALES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,597 | $8,548 |
| TONY RODRIGUEZ | SR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,248 | $15,169 |
| THOMAS OWENS | SALES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,455 | $13,473 |
| JEAEAH FORTUNE | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,548 | $14,820 |
| ANDREW MCIVER | SR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,827 | $12,397 |
| WILLIAM HADLOCK | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $1,000 | $0 |
| TYRONE BULLOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $900 | $0 |
| ALFRED D'AGOSTINO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $900 | $0 |
| WALTER BROWN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELBA TAYLOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES R BERENS | TREASURER (THRU 1/23/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER LEE | ASST TREAS (THRU 1/23/23)/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES DEREMEIK | TRUSTEE (THRU 1/23/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE LITTRELL | TRUSTEE (THRU 1/23/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SHERR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSARIO ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| G SAPPHIRE HARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3345 WASHINGTON BLVD, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-1602
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL GOSSE, 3345 WASHINGTON BLVD, BALTIMORE, MD 21227
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL GOSSE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (410) 737-2600
- Website
- WWW.BISM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
WE SUPPORT THE BLIND COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING STABLE AND REWARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, INNOVATIVE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE, AND APPROPRIATE RESOURCES FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- INDUSTRIES DIVISION, OFFICE STORES, CUTTING & SEWING DIVISIONS, AND VENDING PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO APPROXIMATELY 172 ADULT BLIND AND SEVERELY MULTIPLE DISABLED BLIND.Expenses $6,224,930 · revenue $11,056,744
- PROGRAM FOR REHABILITATION, SOCIAL SERVICES AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE ADULT BLIND AND SEVERELY MULTIPLE DISABLED. PROVIDED TRAINING TO APPROXIMATELY 1,841 BLIND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROVIDED AIDS & APPLIANCES TO APPROXIMATELY 526 BLIND INDIVIDUALS.BISM CONTINUES TO MOVE TOWARDS OUR GOAL OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY OFFERING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: CORE PROGRAM BISM'S COMPREHENSIVE ORIENTATION, REHABILITATION, AND EMPOWERMENT (CORE) PROGRAM TEACHES BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS THE SKILLS OF BLINDNESS SO THEY CAN BECOME EMPLOYED, PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, AND REGAIN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. CONFIDENCE BUILDING IS AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF THE PROGRAM AND IS REINFORCED WITH EACH ACCOMPLISHMENT. CORE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT BY BLIND INSTRUCTORS AND LEARN NON-VISUAL METHODS IN A CLASSROOM SETTING. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES BRAILLE, LONG WHITE CANE TRAVEL, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS SEMINARS, PHYSICAL FITNESS, WOODSHOP, AND OFF-SITE TRAINING. THE CORE PROGRAM GENERALLY REQUIRES SEVEN TO TEN MONTHS TO COMPLETE.CORE IS A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND WE CONSIDER RESIDENTIAL LIVING THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENT DESIGNED TO INTEGRATE SKILLS DEVELOPED THROUGHOUT TRAINING. STUDENTS LIVE IN APARTMENTS IN AN URBAN SETTING AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHOPPING, MEAL PREPARATION, CLEANING, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. STUDENTS ALSO ORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, BISM FUNDRAISERS, AND GROUP ACTIVITIES. THROUGH UTILIZATION OF CLASSROOM TAUGHT BLINDNESS SKILLS OUTSIDE OF THE REHABILITATION BUBBLE, OUR STUDENTS LEARN NOT ONLY INDEPENDENCE SKILLS BUT WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY.SENIOR PROGRAM BISM'S SENIOR SERVICES OFFERS LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, SUPPORT GROUPS, RESOURCE MATERIALS, HOME INSTRUCTION, ADAPTED DEVICE DEMONSTRATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS FOR BLIND AND LOW VISION SENIORS. THE GOAL OF ALL BISM SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAMS IS TO EMPOWER BLIND AND LOW VISION SENIOR CITIZENS WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NECESSARY TO LIVE AN INDEPENDENT, FULFILLING LIFE.THE SENIORS ACHIEVING INDEPENDENT LIVING (SAIL) PROGRAM'S CURRICULUM INCLUDES CLASSES IN BRAILLE, CANE TRAVEL, INDEPENDENT HOME LIVING, ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS SEMINARS, GARDENING AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES. WITH THE SKILLS ACQUIRED AT BISM, SENIOR PARTICIPANTS BECOME BETTER EQUIPPED TO MANAGE THEIR DAILY NEEDS, REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES, RESUME SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, INCREASE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PLACEMENT IN COSTLY ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.W.R.A.P. WORK READINESS ASSESSMENT PROGRAMWRAP PROGRAM IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ASSESS INDIVIDUALS IN ALL AREAS OF WORK READINESS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAINING. WE PROVIDE ASSESSMENTS IN PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEWING, INDEPENDENT LIVING, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, JOB BASED TECHNOLOGY, BRAILLE (IF APPLICABLE), AND THE CLIENTS HOME BASE. WHILE IN THE HOME WE REVIEW TRANSPORTATION ACCESS, A DESIGNATED ORGANIZED WORK AREA, HOME BASED TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL OVERVIEW. WE WILL WORK ON INTERVIEW SKILLS, CAREER GOALS, PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE, RESUME CREATION/REFINEMENT, JOB SOFT SKILLS, COVER LETTER TACTICS, INDEED.COM PROFILES, LINKED-IN PROFILES, JOB SHADOWING, AND MEETING WITH BLIND PROFESSIONALS IN SIMILAR FIELDS OF INTEREST.Expenses $2,128,921 · revenue $742,825
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
- 52-0591664
- 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
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $37,215,858
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,232,539
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $12,811,530 | $13,494,436 | $37,215,858 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $17,003,853 | $10,905,750 | $37,428,166 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,121,730 | $10,507,176 | $35,935,965 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,694,149 | $10,916,423 | $36,168,826 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 52-0591664).
Questions about BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND
- What is the EIN of BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND is 52-0591664.
- Is BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1940.
- Are donations to BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND 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 BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND 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 BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND 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 BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL GOSSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $284,003 (MICHAEL GOSSE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,811,530, expenses of $13,494,436 and total assets of $37,215,858 at year end.
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