Nonprofit · EIN 58-1168874
CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30308
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,466,924 | $2,687,639 | -$220,715 | $4,780,542 | $201,481 | $4,579,061 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,889,270 | $3,020,152 | -$130,882 | $4,982,050 | $182,274 | $4,799,776 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,552,324 | $2,821,123 | -$268,799 | $5,062,298 | $131,640 | $4,930,658 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,180,818
- of which government grants
- $761,091
- Program service revenue
- $263,939
- Investment income
- $41
- Net rental income
- -$24,989
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $47,115
- Other revenue
- $22,126
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $362,309
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,160,261
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,677,777
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $29,872
- Accounting fees
- $23,800
- Occupancy
- $196,608
- Depreciation
- $176,209
- Program services (functional)
- $1,700,658
- Management and general (functional)
- $689,615
- Fundraising (functional)
- $297,366
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,982,050
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,780,542
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $201,481
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,579,061
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,461,380
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,579,061
- Gross receipts
- $2,750,758
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISA KENNEDY | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 20 | $212,000 | $33,297 |
| BARBARA WILLIAMS UNTIL 072025 | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $111,395 | $3,787 |
| WINDY CRUZ UNTIL 082025 | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,868 | $652 |
| JAMES SCOTT MATHEWS III | CHAIR (UNTIL 6/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB PENNINGTON | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTAGUE L COSMO BOYD IV | VICE CHAIR & TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMINA GREATHOUSE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY HENDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN R HUBAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGETT SUTTLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MOKOTOFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID B PRICE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WILLS QUINN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMA H BARRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| G BAKER HUBBARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JODI D TAYLOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN W THOMAS MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERIN BAILEY LYNCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ANN COOK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NINA MEYERS JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS L PENNELLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM J PERGOLINI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISA KENNEDY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 20 | $190,514 | $5,715 |
| BARBARA WILLIAMS | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $107,089 | $3,213 |
| JAMES SCOTT MATHEWS III | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTAGUE L COSMO BOYD IV | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGETT SUTTLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN COOK | CVI FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY HENDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN R HUBAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| G BAKER HUBBARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN LEWIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE BAILEY LYNCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB PENNINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM J PERGOLINI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PRICE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI TAYLOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG YARDLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MOKOTOFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISA KENNEDY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 20 | $162,622 | $21,070 |
| BARBARA WILLIAMS | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $90,663 | $4,095 |
| JAMES SCOTT MATHEWS III | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTAGUE L COSMO BOYD IV | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI TAYLOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN COOK | CVI FOUNDATION CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY HENDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN R HUBAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| G BAKER HUBBARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI E LAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN LEWIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE BAILEY LYNCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB PENNINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM J PERGOLINI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGETT SUTTLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG YARDLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 739 W PEACHTREE STREET NW, ATLANTA, GA 30308-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISA KENNEDY, 739 W PEACHTREE STREET, ATLANTA, GA 30308
- Signed the 990
- MELISA KENNEDY, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (404) 602-4286
- Website
- WWW.CVIGA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WARREN AVERETT LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE IMPACTED BY VISION LOSS TO LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY.
Program accomplishments
- FLORENCE MAXWELL LOW VISION CLINIC: PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS TURN TO CVI ONCE THEIR DOCTORS CAN NO LONGER TREAT THEIR VISION LOSS MEDICALLY OR WITH GLASSES. PATIENTS LEARN TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR REMAINING VISION AND CONTINUE DOING THINGS THEY ENJOY, LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, AND STAY ACTIVE WITH THEIR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.Expenses $886,980 · revenue $92,538
- ADULT REHABILITATION SERVICES: CLIENTS FOCUS ON THEIR OWN GOALS FOR SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE. 165 PEOPLE HAVE ENROLLED IN CLASSES AT CVI TO RECEIVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN LEARNING TO USE A WHITE CANE AND SAFELY NAVIGATE HOME, WORK, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. COOK SAFELY, LABEL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, MANAGE MEDICATION AND MORE. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SMART PHONES AS ASSISTIVE DEVICES, SCREEN MAGNIFICATION SOFTWARE (ZOOMTEXT) OR SCREEN READING SOFTWARE (JAWS) TO RETURN TO WORK, CONTINUE HOBBIES OR LIVING INDEPENDENTLY OR KEEP UP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY BY EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA. CLIENTS CAN ALSO SHARE EXPERIENCES, GAIN SUPPORT, AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER THROUGH CVI'S FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUPS.Expenses $533,770 · revenue $153,581
- VISABILITY STORE: GEORGIA'S RETAIL STORE DEDICATED TO PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. OVER 1,000 VISION AIDS, DEVICES, AND PRODUCTS TO TEST - FROM MAGNIFIERS AND KITCHEN GADGETS TO VOICE ACTIVATED CLOCKS AND CCTV MONITORS. CLIENTS CAN EXPERIMENT TO FIND THE SOLUTIONS THAT WORK BEST FOR THEIR DAILY LIVES. CVI'S OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND OPTOMETRISTS ADVISE CLIENTS AS FOLLOW UP TO A LOW VISION EXAM. OPEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH CLINIC HOURS AND WE OFFER CONCIERGE SERVICE BY PHONE AS WELL AS DELIVERY BY MAIL OR IN PERSON.Expenses $148,675 · revenue $64,935
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES: CVI PROVIDES PARENT EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS.Expenses $131,233
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
- 58-1168874
- 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
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,780,542
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,750,758
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,466,924 | $2,687,639 | $4,780,542 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,889,270 | $3,020,152 | $4,982,050 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,552,324 | $2,821,123 | $5,062,298 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,295,862 | $2,640,453 | $5,315,129 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 58-1168874).
Questions about CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC is 58-1168874.
- Is CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR THE 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 CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED 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 CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC 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 CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MELISA KENNEDY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $212,000 (MELISA KENNEDY, PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,466,924, expenses of $2,687,639 and total assets of $4,780,542 at year end.
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