EIN 04-2103616

Perkins School for the Blind

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
816
Year formed
1829
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
The Perkins School for the Blind's mission is to prepare children and young adults who are blind with the education, confidence and skills they need to realize their potential.
Total revenues
$94,892,285
2022
Total expenses
$82,285,581
2022
Total assets
$411,266,626
2022
Num. employees
816
2022

Program areas at Perkins School for the Blind

At Perkins School for the Blind, we provide unparalleled education services to children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. We teach children on our campus in watertown, Massachusetts, and support students and teachers in public schools across the u.s., focusing on academic, social and self-advocacy skill building. We also emphasize transition services to prepare young adults with vision loss for life after School. During fy22, we educated 178 students on campus and supported approximately 1,100 students in community programs, including our infant-toddler program, educational partnerships with public schools and outreach programs.
Perkins solutions deploys technology to overcome long standing and emerging accessibility barriers. Since the 1950s, we've manufactured and distributed the world's most popular, most dependable braille typewriter. Today our expertise in inclusive design solutions is available via Perkins access, a consulting service that helps businesses ensure their digital products and services are usable by everyone. During fy22, Perkins solutions distributed 5,733 braillers worldwide, and assisted over 30 organizations with technology assessments and modifications.
the national deaf-blind equipment distribution program, known as icanconnect, provides free communications equipment and training to people who are deaf-blind and low income. Administered by the fcc and managed by Perkins in 22 states across the country, icanconnect helps people who are deaf-blind use new technologies to lead less isolated, more independent lives and connects them with their friends, family and community. During fy22, Perkins equipped and trained 963 consumers, helping them develop the skills needed to use the life-changing equipment provided.
Regional libraryperkins library has provided accessible reading material to people with visual impairment and other disabilities since 1837. In recent years, we have significantly expanded our offerings to serve more people with more nuanced needs. Today, we distribute approximately 500,000 accessible books, magazines, newspapers, dvds and more, at no cost to the estimated 22,500 patrons we serve annually. We've also led the charge in distributing assistive technologies like refreshable braille displays while providing a website that enables people to download accessible reading material.internationalthere are millions of children with visual impairment and multiple disabilities (mdvi) around the world who don't receive the quality education they deserve. Perkins international works to put these children in School, equip educators with the specialized skills they need to teach them and connect the most vulnerable families with vital governmental and medical resources. During fy22, Perkins international conducted this work in over 21 countries and regions. We are looking to expand our work in certain countries, such as india which has as many as 1 million children with mdvi, and seek to improve screening and assessment, early intervention programs, school-age education and family support services.

Who funds Perkins School for the Blind

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lavelle Fund for the Blind#22-24: Every Child Can Learn: Scaling Up Systemic Change for Children With Disabilities and Visual Impairment in Latin America$601,925
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$523,931
Ruby W. and Lavon P. Linn FoundationGeneral Support$250,000
...and 180 more grants received totalling $4,502,495
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Federal Communications CommissionNATIONAL DEAF-BLIND EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM (NDBEDP)$859,820
Department of EducationSPECIAL EDUCATION_TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND DISSEMINATION TO IMPROVE SERVICES AND RESULTS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES$487,607
Federal Communications CommissionNATIONAL DEAF-BLIND EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM (NDBEDP)$484,226
...and 26 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at Perkins School for the Blind

NameTitleCompensation
Astrid VermeerChief Finance and Administration Officer$132,267
Katherine ChapmanChair , Member of the Corporation$0

Financials for Perkins School for the Blind

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$26,709,777
Program services$45,609,770
Investment income and dividends$6,895,768
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-22,747
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$15,166,470
Net income from fundraising events$-110,457
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$643,704
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$94,892,285

Form 990s for Perkins School for the Blind

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-28990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
2018-062019-08-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 23 new vendors, including , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsFamily service centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
175 N Beacon St
Watertown, MA 02472
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Website URL
perkins.org/ 
Phone
(617) 924-3434
Facebook page
OfficialPerkins 
Twitter profile
@perkinsvision 
IRS details
EIN
04-2103616
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1829
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B28: Special Education Institutions, Programs
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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