Nonprofit · EIN 59-3297510
INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA
Tax-exempt · PENSACOLA, FL 32503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $736,963 | $733,749 | $3,214 | $1,596,512 | $263,960 | $1,332,552 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $641,743 | $653,654 | -$11,911 | $1,844,850 | $516,940 | $1,327,910 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $618,831 | $536,246 | $82,585 | $1,783,680 | $524,480 | $1,259,200 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $134,100
- of which government grants
- $62,325
- Program service revenue
- $499,067
- Investment income
- $60,330
- Net rental income
- $11,115
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $45,477
- Net income from fundraising events
- $32,351
- Other revenue
- $43,466
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $74,880
- Other salaries and wages
- $240,018
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $362,261
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $48,435
- Accounting fees
- $30,563
- Occupancy
- $24,230
- Travel
- $14,141
- Depreciation
- $45,374
- Program services (functional)
- $666,851
- Management and general (functional)
- $50,752
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,146
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,844,850
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,596,512
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $263,960
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,332,552
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,016,148
- Publicly traded securities
- $477,623
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,332,552
- Gross unrelated business income
- $11,115
- Gross receipts
- $939,812
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAVEN HOLLOWAY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $74,880 |
| FREDERICK LONGMIRE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BARBARA MACNEIL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GLENN BARBEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TERRANCE WITT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CLAY WHITTAKER | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE ARBOUET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACY KELLER-WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA PENNIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SADLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAVEN HOLLOWAY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $74,880 |
| MIKE ARBOUET | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BARBARA MACNEIL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GLENN BARBEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KELLY ST MEYER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MELISSA PENNIMAN | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACY KELLER-WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA DORFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FREDERICK LONGMIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAY WHITTAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SADLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAVEN HOLLOWAY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $71,773 |
| RHONDA DORFMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARY O'GRADY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GLENN BARBEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BARBARA MACNEIL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MELISSA PENNIMAN | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACY KELLER-WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYN HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FREDERICK LONGMIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAY WHITTAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SADLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3107 N DAVIS HWY, PENSACOLA, FL 32503-3558
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RAVEN HOLLOWAY, 3107 N DAVIS HWY, PENSACOLA, FL 32503
- Signed the 990
- RAVEN HOLLOWAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (850) 477-2663
- Website
- WWW.IBWEST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARLSON & COMPANY CHARTERED
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, COMPUTER AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE.
Program accomplishments
- THE OLDER BLIND PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS 55 OR OLDER WHOSE GOALS DO NOT INCLUDE FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS HELPING THE OLDER BLIND TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT, RETURN TO A FULL ROLE IN THE FAMILY, PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY, ADDRESS PERSONAL NEEDS AND GOALS THROUGH SPECIFIC TRAINING IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ORIENTATION & MOBILITY - TRAINING IN SAFE AND INDEPENDENT TRAVEL; INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS - TECHNIQUES FOR MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE, PERSONAL GROOMING, RECORD KEEPING, ORGANIZATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; ACCESS TECHNOLOGY - COMPUTERS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKE THINGS ACCESSIBLE TO THE BLIND INCLUDING WORD PROCESSING, E-MAIL, AND THE INTERNET.Expenses $191,710
- VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM - PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO BECOME OR REMAIN EMPLOYED. INSTRUCTION INCLUDES: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS INCLUDING RESUME WRITING; INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES; JOB SEARCH METHODS; ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SKILLS, COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.Expenses $186,268
- TRANSITION PROGRAM - A PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 14 THROUGH 21 THAT IS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AFTER SCHOOL AND ON WEEKENDS PLUS AS AN INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR PLANNING POST-HIGH SCHOOL LIFE. TRAINING INCLUDES: COLLEGE PREPARATION AND/OR JOB READINESS SKILLS; SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TRAVEL SKILLS; COOKING AND SELF-CARE TECHNIQUES; USE OF VARIOUS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INCLUDING THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND OTHER DEVICES; POLITE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND SELF-ADVOCACY; GUIDANCE IN UNDERSTANDING VOCATIONAL INTERESTS AND VALUES, AND ACTUAL ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCES.Expenses $169,953
- ADULT PROGRAM ACTIVITIESExpenses $118,920
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
- 59-3297510
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,596,512
- Income (IRS master file)
- $939,812
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $736,963 | $733,749 | $1,596,512 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $641,743 | $653,654 | $1,844,850 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $618,831 | $536,246 | $1,783,680 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $616,656 | $580,591 | $1,702,143 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 59-3297510).
Questions about INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA
- What is the EIN of INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA is 59-3297510.
- Is INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA 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 INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA 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 INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA 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 INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names RAVEN HOLLOWAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,880 (RAVEN HOLLOWAY, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND OF WEST FLORIDA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $736,963, expenses of $733,749 and total assets of $1,596,512 at year end.
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