Nonprofit · EIN 56-0532308
INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC
Tax-exempt · GREENSBORO, NC 27403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,280,716 | $4,646,705 | -$1,365,989 | $26,500,746 | $14,196,116 | $12,304,630 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,135,035 | $3,937,418 | $197,617 | $25,537,656 | $11,930,534 | $13,607,122 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,279,964 | $3,768,602 | $1,511,362 | $17,305,809 | $4,282,090 | $13,023,719 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $785,549
- of which government grants
- $681,631
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $183,483
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $95,352
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,311,684
- Other revenue
- $2,311,684
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $846,047
- Other salaries and wages
- $795,052
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,326,803
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,926
- Accounting fees
- $42,940
- Travel
- $26,675
- Program services (functional)
- $3,871,219
- Management and general (functional)
- $740,571
- Fundraising (functional)
- $34,915
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,537,656
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,500,746
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,196,116
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,304,630
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,855,907
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,514,923
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,268,353
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $36,277
- Gross receipts
- $39,417,956
- Employees
- 329
- Volunteers
- 31
- Year formed
- 1933
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA GOULD | President & CEO Officer | 48 | $308,885 | $52,036 |
| VICTOR MARTIN | Dir of Fin & IT Officer | 48 | $162,719 | $18,493 |
| SUSAN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 48 | $133,575 | $28,999 |
| JOHN RICHTARIK | DIR. MFG, ENGINEERING & QUALITY | 48 | $135,030 | $6,310 |
| BRAD HUFFSTETLER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| IRISH THURSTON | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STORMENT | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GRAHAM | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DANIELLE HARRISON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA BANKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES BREWER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE DEAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GAYLORD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GILMORE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ONEYEAR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC SIMS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA STRAMA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE TINKER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAYE WEBB | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA GOULD | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 48 | $281,853 | $42,658 |
| VICTOR MARTIN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND IT Officer | 48 | $150,116 | $19,111 |
| SUSAN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 48 | $128,053 | $17,405 |
| JOHN RICHTARIK | DIR. MFG, ENGINEERING & QUALITY Highest-paid employee | 48 | $127,273 | $5,587 |
| BRAD HUFFSTETLER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| IRISH THURSTON | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STORMENT | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GRAHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DANIELLE HARRISON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA BANKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE DEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GAYLORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GILMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ONEYEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAC SIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA STRAMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE TINKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYE WEBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA GOULD | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 48 | $206,733 | $37,309 |
| VICTOR MARTIN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND IT Officer | 48 | $136,864 | $17,073 |
| SUSAN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 48 | $113,288 | $16,152 |
| JOHN RICHTARIK | DIR. MFG, ENGINEERING & QUALITY Highest-paid employee | 48 | $110,083 | $6,635 |
| BRAD HUFFSTETLER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| IRISH THURSTON | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE TINKER | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GRAHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DANIELLE HARRISON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK NELSON | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA BANKS | DIRECTOR (AS OF 1/1/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES BREWER | DIRECTOR (AS OF 1/1/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GAYLORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GILMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MARIA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ONEYEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAC SIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STORMENT | DIRECTOR (AS OF 1/1/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA STRAMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL CRAFT | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON STRANGE | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH TROUTMAN | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 920 W GATE CITY BLVD, GREENSBORO, NC 27403-2803
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSHUA GOULD, 920 W GATE CITY BLVD, GREENSBORO, NC 27403
- Signed the 990
- VICTOR MARTIN, Director of Finance
- Phone
- (336) 544-3704
- Website
- WWW.INDUSTRIESOFTHEBLIND.COM
- Return prepared by
- DODSON SHELTON & NELSON PA
Mission
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ACHIEVE GREATERINDEPENDENCE. INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND, INC. OPERATES A MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLY, AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICE BUSINESS THAT EMPLOYS BLIND ANDSIGHTED PEOPLE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THEM THESE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE MANUFACTURING CONSISTS OF TEXTILE CUTTING AND SEWING FOR PRODUCTION OF MILITARY UNIFORMS, CLOTHING, AND COMMERCIAL GOODS. THE BLIND AND SIGHTED EMPLOYEES OF INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND, INC. ALSO MANUFACTURE AND ASSEMBLE A VARIETY OF OFFICE SUPPLY AND SANITATION PRODUCTS INCLUDING WRITING INSTRUMENTS, CLIPBOARDS, MOPS, BROOMS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER ITEMS. THE PROCESS TEACHES SEWING SKILLS, WORKING WITH FABRICS, AND MECHANIZED PROCEDURES TO THE BLIND AND SIGHTED EMPLOYEES. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND EMPLOYS 136 BLIND AND 111 SIGHTED PEOPLE. REVENUE SHOWN ABOVE IS NET OF COST OF GOODS SOLD EXPENSES ON THE FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 10B.Expenses $3,871,219
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-0532308
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1956
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,500,746
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,417,956
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,280,716 | $4,646,705 | $26,500,746 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $4,135,035 | $3,937,418 | $25,537,656 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,279,964 | $3,768,602 | $17,305,809 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,577,199 | $2,937,425 | $14,976,206 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 56-0532308).
Questions about INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC
- What is the EIN of INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC is 56-0532308.
- Is INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1956.
- Are donations to INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND 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 INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JOSHUA GOULD.
- Who are the officers and directors of INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $308,885 (JOSHUA GOULD, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,280,716, expenses of $4,646,705 and total assets of $26,500,746 at year end.
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