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EIN 42-1298155

Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
Description
Iowa Radio Reading Service reads print aloud 24/7 to 11k+ visually impaired Iowans, and provides custom receivers and audio description services.
Also known as...
Ia Radio Readingi Nformation Service for the Blind and PRT Handicap; Iowa Radio Reading Information Serv for the Blind and PRT HDCPD
Total revenues
$109,549
2023
Total expenses
$178,267
2023
Total assets
$204,741
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

Delivered a continuous signal of print materials read aloud. Purchased maintained and delivered custom Radio receivers to qualified listeners upon request. Maintained signals in 13 frequencies, web stream and toll-free listening line. Provided live audio description services for theater performances and community events.

Who funds Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Prairie Meadows Race Track & CasinoIris Access 2023$11,271
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesGrant Distribution$9,000
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable FoundationIris in the Cedar Valley Program$6,500

Financials for Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$112,893
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$4,285
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,784
Net income from fundraising events$-10,413
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$109,549

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Blindsight DelawareWilmington, DE$205,368
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LifeSightRapid City, SD$150,856
Venango County Association for the BlindSeneca, PA$276,626
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Prevent Blindness IowaDes Moines, IA$206,007
Data update history
January 28, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 28, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $9,000 from Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
January 14, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $11,271 from Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
100 E Euclid Ave 117
Des Moines, IA 50313
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
iowaradioreading.org/ 
Phone
(515) 243-6833
IRS details
EIN
42-1298155
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
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