EIN 43-0725282

Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
40
Year formed
1955
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Delta Gamma Center provides specialized services and support to help visually impaired children reach their full potential and aid their families.
Total revenues
$2,664,417
2022
Total expenses
$1,776,812
2022
Total assets
$8,354,019
2022
Num. employees
40
2022

Program areas at Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments

Early intervention services include education and therapy from teachers of the visually impaired; orientation and mobility specialists; development specialists;and occupational, physical, and speech therapists. Services are provided in the families' homes, in community settings such as day care centers, and at the Center. During the COVID 19 pandemic services have been provided virtually. Early intervention is designed to support the development of children under three years of age and help their parents and caregivers learn how to effectively meet the unique learning and development needs of their children. In addition, an optometrist conducts low vision evaluations to help identify children under three who need vision education services. In fiscal year 2022, 193 families received 2,900 hours of individualized early intervention services.
Group recreation and developmental support activities (GRADS) focused on building independence, social skills and friendships, and accessing community activities, are provided to children from age three through high school granduation. Programming includes monthly activities during the school year, a tandem cycling program, winter and summer challenge trips, and other group activities that include fitness, recreation and the arts. In fiscal year 2022, 30 children received 540 hours of services.
Family support services are provided to families and caregivers of children with visual impairments, birth through high school. Individual support and group activities are provided to help families cope with the challenges they face, learn about their child's visual impairment and how to meet their needs as they grow, access needed resources,learn to advocate for their child, network with other families, participate in community activities, and have fun. In fiscal year 2022, 70 families received 554 hours of individual and group activities.
Vision screenings are provided to children from six months to six years old. Vision screenings provided by staff focus on infants and toddlers most at risk for vision problems, including children from low-income families and those with special needs. Screenings are conducted at childcare centers, community fairs, and by appointment at the Center. Volunteers conduct vision screenings at area preschools.
In fiscal year 2022, 3,631 children received a free vision screening and referrals and resources for exams as needed. Community engagement activities include developing community partnerships to improve awareness and accessibility; promoting ability awareness in local elementary schools; and policy advocacy activities.

Who funds Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
the Lighthouse for the BlindProvide Funding for Family Support Services To Help Parents of Children With Visual Impariments To Develop A Network of Support As They Learn To Cope With Their Child's Diagnosis, Develop Effective Parenting Skills, Access Community Resources, and Strive for A High Quality of Life for Their Child(ren)with Visual Impairments.$125,000
United Way of Greater St. LouisAll - Improve Health;ccs - Improve Health; TTP - Improve Health$108,910
Cardinal FoundationHealth and Human Services$100,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $562,277

Personnel at Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments

NameTitleCompensation
Jan HunekeExecutive Director$104,958
Janet CreathDirector of Development$0
Allison LamontDirector of Programs
Anne Silea, MSWDirector of Community Engagement
Lisa Rohr, MatDirector of Early Intervention
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,891,807
Program services$197,402
Investment income and dividends$101,034
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$462,866
Net income from fundraising events$10,533
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$775
Total revenues$2,664,417

Form 990s for Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-062022-01-06990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
2017-062018-01-18990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Cardinal Foundation
November 21, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 16, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 9, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $132,000 from the Lighthouse for the Blind
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1750 S Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
St. Louis County, MO
Website URL
dgckids.org/ 
Phone
(314) 776-1300
IRS details
EIN
43-0725282
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1955
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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