2025-12-12T09:57:21-08:00 2025-06-30 954401626 VASIN HEYN AND COMPANY 5000 N PKWY CALABASAS STE 104 CALABASAS CA 91302 990 2024-07-01 951656369 The Blind Childrens Center Inc BLIN 3236642153 4120 Marathon Street Los Angeles CA 90029 Sarah E Orth CEO 2025-12-12 true true Rolland Vasin P00644882 8182223500 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Sarah E Orth 4120 Marathon Street Los Angeles CA 90029 4636424 false X www.blindchildrenscenter.org X 1940 CA To prepare infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired. 16 16 42 0 8737147 4243363 2173 1208 340197 384737 4970 7116 9084487 4636424 12500 25000 0 2754633 2926143 0 471330 1309949 1536111 4077082 4487254 5007405 149170 17032621 16995634 1318470 762526 15714151 16233108 X The mission of the Blind Children's Center, Inc. is to prepare infants, toddlers and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired. false false 1778351 Prenatal to Three Program Options: (1) Infant Program (0-35 months and pregnant mothers) Utilizing the Parent as Teacher Curriculum, parents attend this program with their children two days each week in a small group setting. Parents are guided by Parent Educators and can learn from and support one another. The program focuses on fostering parent/child relationships, addressing early developmental needs of children with visual impairments and other disabilities, and bringing parents out of isolation. (2) Center-Based Toddler Program (18 36 months) Children with visual impairments and other disabilities learn side by side with children who are typically developing in fully inclusive early education classrooms. All children benefit from wrap-around services including health, mental health, nutrition, disabilities, family support and parent education. Programs are offered throughout the year except in July. 1502106 Inclusive Learning Preschool: Most students in our Toddler Program move on to our Preschool which provides comprehensive early education in an inclusive environment. Our small class sizes encourage individualized education and, for students who are blind or visually impaired, training in optimizing the use of their remaining vision, sensory development, orientation & mobility (including cane travel), speech/language development, early math, and literacy preparedness for ALL children from 3 5 years-old. Both our Toddler and Preschool Programs utilize the Creative Curriculum. This program is offered year-round except in July. 142380 Food services, medical, vision and therapeutic services to children. 25000 Annual research grant to support efforts seeking cures and prevention for juvenile blindness. 25000 3447837 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true false true true false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 true 42 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X Sarah E Orth 3236642153 4120 Marathon Street Los Angeles CA 90029 Sarah E Orth CEO 45.00 0.00 X 218149 0 15822 Bianca Ciebrant Dir of Education 40.00 0.00 132635 0 11175 Scott Kassel Dir of Development 40.00 0.00 120699 0 10770 Lynne C Thieme President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Katherine Griffiths Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Nolly Dave Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Starr Thompson Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Danette M Beck Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tavi Benjamin Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 L Alan Boring Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Brown Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Melinda Chang MD Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Melissa Contreras OD Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Puisana Chau Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Holbrook Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sherwin Isenberg MD Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Vincent Marc Rojas Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark West Board Member 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Colleen Wood Board Member 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 471483 37767 3 false true false Howard Roark Inc 2429 Ocean Avenue Unit 1 Venice CA 90291 Accounting 142956 Nazarian Group 17514 Ventura Blvd Suite 204 Encino CA 91316 General Contractor 126855 2 2710061 1533302 480 4243363 Booklet fees 611600 1208 1208 1208 384737 297522 87215 0 0 3000 3000 3000 3000 0 0 0 0 Other income 900099 4116 4116 4116 4636424 305846 87215 25000 25000 0 0 0 303673 81465 154321 67887 0 2171598 1915218 74303 182077 38041 32573 1709 3759 232564 194904 16796 20864 180267 146016 16224 18027 0 -675 -675 168997 155022 5712 8263 0 0 0 0 99417 89946 5452 4019 8722 8722 0 0 96419 78099 8678 9642 8514 8272 181 61 0 0 0 0 0 114099 92420 10269 11410 Depreciation expense 368918 298824 33202 36892 Professional Fees 211733 57640 121098 32995 Program Supplies 112675 112675 Utilities 53895 43655 4850 5390 293397 116108 107245 70044 4487254 3447837 568087 471330 -488978 375285 1159309 1303340 1585845 272547 246 420 0 0 0 40390 40289 139771 54159 8963688 1067918 968772 7895770 4693834 4232725 0 0 0 8933432 2821099 17032621 16995634 1318470 762526 1318470 762526 X 14413686 15083406 1300465 1149702 15714151 16233108 17032621 16995634 149170 369787 X false true X true true true X 1995214 2552883 4068713 8737147 4242883 21596840 0 0 1995214 2552883 4068713 8737147 4242883 21596840 0 21596840 153562 249497 184221 127828 87215 802323 0 8467 10011 399713 1670 4116 423977 22823140 49667 0.94630 0.93250 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 890965 54737 945702 838050 52915 890965 776048 62002 838050 916445 -140397 776048 780611 135834 916445 0.42000 0.58000 false false false 106493 106493 7187517 509180 6678337 1349537 375520 974017 320141 183218 136923 7895770 Construction in Progress Other Assets -1702 Unemployment Reserve 10726 2821099 X 5006211 369787 369787 4636424 4636424 4487254 4487254 4487254 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The endowment funds are for educational purposes and general operations. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Center is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and California income taxes under section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The IRS classified the Center as one that is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because it is an organization described in section(s) 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).The Center has adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Section 740-10, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. ASC Section 740-10 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC Section 740-10 requires that an organization recognize in the financial statements the impact of the tax position if that position will more likely than not be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. As of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, the Center had no material unrecognized tax benefits, tax penalties or interest.The Centers Forms 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for each of the tax years ended June 30; 2024, 2023, and 2022, are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for 3 years after they were filed.The Centers Forms 199, California Exempt Organization Return, for each of the tax years ended June 30; 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 are subject to examination by the Franchise Tax Board, generally for 4 years after they were filed. true University of Iowa 200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242 426004813 25000 0 0 1 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Blind Children's Center issues an RFP (Request for Proposals) annually which outlines the eligibility requirements for the research grant and proposal requirements. The Center's Research Committee reviews proposals and presents a recommendation to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors approves each grant annually. The Research Grant is made at the Board's discretion from Board designated funds. The grant recipient is required to submit an interim and final report, including a financial report on the use of the grant funds. Grant reports are reviewed and accepted by the CEO and Research Committee. X X X false false false false false false false false false Sarah E Orth CEO 218149 8584 7238 233971 Katherine Griffiths Board Member 47647 Public Relations Consulti false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information During the year the Center engaged a firm where a Board member is an employee. Total payments made during the year ended June 30, 2025 were $47,647. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A PDF. file of The Blind Children's Center Form 990 is made available to all Board Members prior to filing the return for them to review it should they wish to do so. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each Director, Principal Officer, and Member of a Committee with Board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person:A) Has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy,B) Has read and understands the policy,C) Has agreed to comply with the policy, and D) Understand that The Blind Children's Center is a tax-exempt organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes and refrain from activities that confer and impermissible private benefit or result in private inurement.In connection with any actual of possible conflicts of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of his or her financial interest and all material facts to the directors and/or members of committees with Board-delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement in advance of The Blind Children's Center engaging in the proposed transaction.After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the Board or Committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of inters is discussed wand voted upon. The remaining Board or Committee members shall decide is a conflict of interest exists. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Compensation for the Executive Director (CEO) of The Blind Children's Center is determined by the Organization's Board of Directors, based upon the incubment's experience and track record of success, as well as a comprehensive survey of peer salaries at similar-sized nonprofits in similar economic markets.Compensation for all key employees is determined by the CEO within Board approved policies and scales, and experience and qualifications. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.