Nonprofit · EIN 72-0408981
LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC
Tax-exempt · SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,506,006 | $2,514,465 | -$1,008,459 | $33,503,798 | $1,378,254 | $32,125,544 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,071,944 | $8,084,220 | $987,724 | $35,054,829 | $1,823,229 | $33,231,600 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,803,136 | $5,327,581 | $1,475,555 | $32,891,583 | $1,902,807 | $30,988,776 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $99,699
- of which government grants
- $97,989
- Program service revenue
- $103,006
- Investment income
- $142,095
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $17,258
- Net income from gaming
- $53,828
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,099,980
- Other revenue
- $1,161,206
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,101,877
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,354,755
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,895
- Accounting fees
- $10,050
- Occupancy
- $38,599
- Travel
- $46,497
- Depreciation
- $175,828
- Program services (functional)
- $704,443
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,810,022
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,054,829
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,503,798
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,378,254
- Net assets, end of year
- $32,125,544
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,262,030
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,610,893
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $32,113,531
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,013
- Gross receipts
- $6,390,676
- Employees
- 133
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1927
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN PATCHETT | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 55 | $317,626 | $0 |
| SHUN WASHINGTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $158,428 | $31,247 |
| WILLIAM REDCLIFF | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,467 | $14,826 |
| AUDRA MUSLOW | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 55 | $136,119 | $16,786 |
| YOLANDA LARS | VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,015 | $16,872 |
| AVERY C ENDERS | VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,392 | $29,652 |
| HEATHER MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT AND Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,825 | $14,826 |
| SARAH CHAUDHARI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMBO YOCOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GERI VENABLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA NOTTINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SMITH | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH TRAHAN | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN PATCHETT | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 55 | $193,281 | $42,941 |
| SHUN WASHINGTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $137,794 | $25,360 |
| AUDRA MUSLOW | VICE PRESIDENT/INTERIM CEO Officer | 55 | $117,323 | $13,906 |
| WILLIAM REDCLIFF | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,156 | $13,906 |
| HEATHER MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT AND Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,444 | $13,906 |
| GERI VENABLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYLOR JAMISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SMITH | 1ST VICE CHAIR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH TRAHAN | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE ELLIS | 2ND VICE CHAIR, TREASURER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHRIS KEVIL | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERTO BACA | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 55 | $130,397 | $8,974 |
| HEATHER MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT AND PRICING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,774 | $8,974 |
| AUDRA MUSLOW | VICE PRESIDENT/INTERIM CEO Officer | 55 | $108,322 | $10,324 |
| SHUN WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,120 | $8,974 |
| BRIAN PATCHETT | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 55 | $88,772 | $13,854 |
| GERI VENABLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYLOR JAMISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SMITH | CHAIR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH TRAHAN | 1ST VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE ELLIS | 2ND VICE CHAIR, TREASURER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHRIS KEVIL | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1750 CLAIBORNE AVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103-4119
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRIAN PATCHETT, 1750 CLAIBORNE AVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN PATCHETT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (318) 635-6471
- Website
- WWW.LABLIND.COM
- Return prepared by
- HEARD MCELROY & VESTAL LLC
Mission
LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND'S CORE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STABLE EMPLOYMENT, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, ALONG WITH EMPLOYMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN LOUISIANA.
Program accomplishments
- SELLING PROGRAM - SHOPPING WITH LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, FOR WHOM THE NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS 70 PERCENT. YOUR SUPPORT ALSO GENERATES FUNDS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES AND TRAINING TO THOSE SEEKING A MORE INDEPENDENT LIFE.Expenses $674,688 · revenue $1,107,378
- LOW VISION PROGRAM - OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION OFFERS LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND TRAINING TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT), WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CHILDREN'S AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (ILS), AND MORE.Expenses $29,755 · revenue $103,006
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 72-0408981
- 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
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,503,798
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,390,676
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,506,006 | $2,514,465 | $33,503,798 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $9,071,944 | $8,084,220 | $35,054,829 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $6,803,136 | $5,327,581 | $32,891,583 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,793,252 | $4,226,744 | $30,947,904 | 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 72-0408981).
Questions about LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC
- What is the EIN of LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC is 72-0408981.
- Is LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOUISIANA ASSN FOR 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 LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRIAN PATCHETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $317,626 (BRIAN PATCHETT, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,506,006, expenses of $2,514,465 and total assets of $33,503,798 at year end.
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