EIN 36-2229565

Second Sense

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
The organization inspires individuals to move beyond vision loss and believe in their abilities. Through client-centered support and training, they learn new skills, build confidence and realize thier value in our community. Together we are changing society's perception of human potential. To inspire individuals to move beyond vision loss and believe in their abilities.
Also known as...
Guild for the Blind
Total revenues
$1,432,456
2022
Total expenses
$987,207
2022
Total assets
$725,024
2022
Num. employees
8
2022

Program areas at Second Sense

Independent living services - provides education and training on skills clients need to accomplish daily tasks.
Orientation and mobility - teaching clients how to travel safely and independently using a white cane.
Adaptive technology services - provides classroom training and individual instruction in the use of adaptive technology.

Who funds Second Sense

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Debicki FoundationMedical Research and Outreach$100,000
Lohengrin FoundationGeneral Fund$100,000
W.P. & H.B. White FoundationGeneral Support$30,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $323,854

Personnel at Second Sense

NameTitleCompensation
Steven ZelnerExecutive Director$150,233
Cheryl Megurdichian , CfreDirector of Development and Communications
Brett ChristensonPresident$0
Michael WagnerTreasurer$0
Laura RounceSecretary$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Second Sense

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,336,699
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$704
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,222
Net income from fundraising events$-12,871
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,305
Miscellaneous revenues$102,397
Total revenues$1,432,456

Form 990s for Second Sense

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-02-10990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-10-19990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
2017-062018-04-10990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from W.P. & H.B. White Foundation
October 3, 2021
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Bill Bass Foundation
September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Uw Harry S Black and Allon Fuller
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
65 E Wacker Pl 1010
Chicago, IL 60601
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Website URL
second-sense.org/ 
Phone
(312) 236-8569
IRS details
EIN
36-2229565
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1949
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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