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Nonprofit · EIN 94-2255626

VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND

Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93711

Financials

$1.9M$1.9M2022$2.8M$2.5M2023$2.9M$2.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,913,942$2,777,227$136,715$2,512,545$783,485$1,729,060
September 30, 2024990$2,777,364$2,521,135$256,229$2,619,630$1,027,285$1,592,345
September 30, 2023990$1,920,464$1,887,982$32,482$1,817,657$481,541$1,336,116
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,331,953
of which government grants
$1,226,820
Program service revenue
$1,479,177
Investment income
$1,301
Net income from fundraising events
$70,363
Net income from sales of inventory
$5,505
Other revenue
$101,511

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$128,643
Other salaries and wages
$1,751,922
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,118,949
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$85,033
Travel
$29,101
Depreciation
$39,821
Program services (functional)
$2,286,148
Management and general (functional)
$488,928
Fundraising (functional)
$2,151

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,619,630
Total assets, end of year
$2,512,545
Total liabilities, end of year
$783,485
Net assets, end of year
$1,729,060
Land, buildings and equipment
$603,075
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,729,060
Gross receipts
$2,973,667
Employees
62
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1973
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHELLENA HEBERExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$120,612$3,131
Dr Lauren FernandezSecretary
Officer
2$4,900$0
Emily YangBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Bernadette MadridBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ryan WullschlegerPresident
Officer
2$0$0
Rhonda RiceTreasurer
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Lauren FernandezSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kathy SchillingTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Shellena HeberExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$0
Sarah HarrisBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Chris FendrickBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Rhonda RiceBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Patricia CamarilloPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Shellena HeberExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$81,521$3,000
Dr Lauren FernandezSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kathy SchillingTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Sarah HarrisBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Chris FendrickBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Rhonda RiceBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Patricia CamarilloPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3417 W SHAW AVE, FRESNO, CA 93711-3204
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Shellena Heber
Signed the 990
Shellena Heber, Executive Dir.
Phone
(559) 222-4447
Return prepared by
Hudson & Company Inc

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2255626 or by the name VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To support, train, and employ people who are blind or have low vision and increase their opportunities to lead an independent and fulfilling life.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Valley Center for the Blind is a nationally recognized organization that uplifts individuals who are blind or low vision. We have helped to improve the independence skills of over 791 individuals over 15,652 hours within the last year. We have taught people skills to make them job ready and have one of the top placement rates for community-based employment for people who are blind and low vision in the state of California. We also developed a direct partnership with Fresno County to create sustainable pathways to accessible employment.
    Expenses $2,286,148

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-2255626
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
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,512,545
Income (IRS master file)
$2,973,667

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,913,942$2,777,227$2,512,545XML
990September 2024$2,777,364$2,521,135$2,619,630XML
990September 2023$1,920,464$1,887,982$1,817,657XML
990September 2022$1,558,998$1,465,963$1,659,782IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 94-2255626).

Questions about VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND

What is the EIN of VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND is 94-2255626.
Is VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND 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 VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND 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 VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Shellena Heber.
Who are the officers and directors of VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,612 (SHELLENA HEBER, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,913,942, expenses of $2,777,227 and total assets of $2,512,545 at year end.

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