Nonprofit · EIN 31-0584310
CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45231
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,309,308 | $10,088,062 | $2,221,246 | $37,362,381 | $1,253,071 | $36,109,310 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,052,082 | $10,427,735 | -$1,375,653 | $36,858,279 | $1,632,273 | $35,226,006 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,341,101 | $9,443,716 | -$3,102,615 | $35,493,793 | $1,722,269 | $33,771,524 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,924,918
- of which government grants
- $984,133
- Program service revenue
- $6,219,664
- Investment income
- $4,163,818
- Net rental income
- $15,471
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,943,853
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$18,232
- Other revenue
- $908
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $338,971
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,808,894
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,310,016
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20,611
- Accounting fees
- $40,900
- Occupancy
- $732,558
- Travel
- $81,702
- Depreciation
- $253,289
- Program services (functional)
- $7,960,290
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,584,175
- Fundraising (functional)
- $543,597
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,858,279
- Total assets, end of year
- $37,362,381
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,253,071
- Net assets, end of year
- $36,109,310
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,747,953
- Publicly traded securities
- $24,679,113
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $35,601,948
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $507,362
- Gross receipts
- $27,434,471
- Employees
- 106
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1903
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Faust | President/CEO - Exit 4/25 Officer | 40 | $185,240 | $13,186 |
| Kenneth Lackman | Controller/Vice President Officer | 40 | $132,279 | $8,267 |
| Susan E Baillely | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica L Banish | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie J Beck | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara S Fant | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert J Findley CPA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Regina M Gehm | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Randie S Hagelman | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Duncan C Hiler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert D Hill | Board Member - Start 7/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted S Jaroszewicz | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cassandra R Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael R Mauch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsay N Mithoefer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick L O'Callaghan | Board Member - Exit 1/25 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matthew E Shad | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Elizabeth C Stock | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tiffany A Wild PhD | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Faust | President/CEO Officer | 40 | $183,832 | $25,217 |
| Kenneth Lackman | Controller/Vice President Officer | 40 | $120,644 | $23,490 |
| Susan E Baillely | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica L Banish | Board Member - Started 4/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie J Beck | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Earnest Cavin PhD | Board Member - Exited 3/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara S Fant | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert J Findley CPA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Regina M Gehm | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Randie S Hagelman | Board Member - Started 4/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Duncan C Hiler | Board Member - Started 4/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted S Jaroszewicz | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cassandra R Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James J Joo | Board Member - Exited 4/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael R Mauch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsay N Mithoefer | Board Member - Started 7/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick L O'Callaghan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew E Shad | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth C Stock | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany A Wild PhD | Board Member - Started 4/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Faust | President/CEO Officer | 40 | $203,491 | $26,938 |
| Kenneth Lackman | Controller/Vice President Officer | 40 | $115,214 | $27,740 |
| Jacqueline Conner | Vice President Multi State Officer | 40 | $106,964 | $16,086 |
| Susan E Baillely | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie J Beck | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Earnest Cavin PhD | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara S Fant | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert J Findley CPA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Regina M Gehm | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cassandra R Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James J Joo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael R Mauch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick L O'Callaghan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Riemann MD | Board Member- Exited 4/20/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew E Shad | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Yackey OD | Board Member - Exited 4/20/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth C Stock | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted S Jaroszewicz | Board Member - Started 5/12/22 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7000 HAMILTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45231-5240
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jennifer DuBois, 7000 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
- Signed the 990
- Christopher Faust, CEO
- Phone
- (513) 522-3860
- Website
- www.clovernook.org
- Return prepared by
- Barnes Dennig & Co LTD
Mission
To empower people who are blind or visually to lead active, productive and independent lives.
Program accomplishments
- Social Enterprises provides meaningful jobs to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Our associates produce top-quality file folders in a light-manufacturing environment and also offer competitive assembly, packaging and shipping to meet unique company specifications. The Clovernook Braille Printing House is recognized as one of the largest volume producers of braille in North America, producing more than 20 million pages annually. Clovernook's Braille Printing House produces a variety of braille materials that include books and magazines for the National Library Service (NLS), a division of the Library of Congress, textbook materials, tactile graphics, religious periodicals, menus, business cards, instruction manuals and more.Expenses $5,110,954 · revenue $3,675,976
- Multi-State Center East is under contract with the Library of Congress, distributes books in adaptive format, including audio, and related materials for the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.Expenses $1,785,664 · revenue $2,509,442
- Clovernook Program Services twice monthly offers vision screening services for low income and uninsured adults. Also, in partnership with a local Children's Hospital, Clovernook provides a Pediatric Low Vision Program which is fast becoming a national model for integrated services to children with permanent vision loss. Annually Clovernook Center hosts the Ohio Regional Braille Challenge competition for K-12 students.Expenses $1,063,672 · revenue $34,246
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0584310
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P860)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $37,362,381
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,434,471
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2025 | $12,309,308 | $10,088,062 | $37,362,381 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $9,052,082 | $10,427,735 | $36,858,279 | XML |
| 990 | April 2023 | $6,341,101 | $9,443,716 | $35,493,793 | XML |
| 990 | April 2022 | $10,891,182 | $8,807,594 | $36,604,319 | IRS |
| 990 | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-0584310).
Questions about CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
- What is the EIN of CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED is 31-0584310.
- Is CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
- Are donations to CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names Jennifer DuBois.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $185,240 (Christopher Faust, President/CEO - Exit 4/25).
- How much revenue does CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,309,308, expenses of $10,088,062 and total assets of $37,362,381 at year end.
Other nonprofits in CINCINNATI
- TALBERT HOUSE EIN 31-0713350 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MAPLE KNOLL COMMUNITIES INC EIN 31-0544277 · last filed 990 for 2024
- CHILDRENS HOME OF CINCINNATI OHIO INC EIN 31-0536969 · last filed 990 for 2025
- STEVEN AND ELEANOR HAUSSIER FOUNDATION INC EIN 33-3375135 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES INC EIN 23-7046229 · last filed 990 for 2025
- EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT HOMES INC EIN 31-0554071 · last filed 990 for 2024
- CINCINNATI-HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY EIN 31-6053035 · last filed 990 for 2024
- STRATEGIES TO END HOMELESSNESS INC EIN 20-8286347 · last filed 990 for 2024