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EIN 95-1641426

Braille Institute of America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
209
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
1961
Most recent tax filings
2021-06-01
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
Description
Braille Institute's mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss. They provide an environment of hope and encouragement for people who are blind and visually impaired.
Total revenues
$32,054,721
2021
Total expenses
$20,298,433
2021
Total assets
$282,084,911
2021
Num. employees
209
2021

Program areas at Braille Institute of America

See Attached Federal Supplemental Information Page 1, Part III - Line 4a
See Attached Federal Supplemental Information Page 2, Part III - Line 4c
See Attached Federal Supplemental Information Page 1, Part III - Line 4b

Who funds Braille Institute of America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Don and Lorraine Freeberg FoundationCharitable Activities$350,000
Walter J and Holly O Thomson CharitableLibrary Reimagined: Equal$100,000
Joseph and Evelyn Pertusati Charitable TrustUnrestricted General$47,409
...and 82 more grants received totalling $1,177,111

Personnel at Braille Institute of America

NameTitleCompensation
Rezaur RahmanChief Financial Officer$212,637
Sandy ShinVice President , Marketing and Communications / Vice President Mark and Commun.$136,747
Maria ValdiviaVice President , Technology and Business Solutions / Vice President Technology$155,013
Gary JimenezVice President , Development / Vice President Development$216,834
Lisa JimenezVice President , Programs and Services / Vice President Program and Serv.$137,337
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Braille Institute of America

RevenuesFYE 06/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,049,445
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$3,888,850
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,425,081
Net rental income$25,448
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,639,770
Net income from fundraising events$2,440
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$23,687
Total revenues$32,054,721

Form 990s for Braille Institute of America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-062021-11-10990View PDF
2020-062021-10-16990View PDF
2019-062019-12-30990View PDF
2017-122019-02-15990View PDF
2017-062018-01-18990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 16, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 4, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 3, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
August 2, 2022
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Walter J and Holly O Thomson Charitable
March 1, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
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Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
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General information
Address
741 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
brailleinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(800) 272-4553
Facebook page
brailleinstitute 
Twitter profile
@brailleinst 
IRS details
EIN
95-1641426
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1961
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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