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Nonprofit · EIN 34-4428258

TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC

Also known as SIGHT CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO

Tax-exempt · TOLEDO, OH 43614

Financials

$1.1M$1.3M2023$1.6M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,570,703$1,297,860$272,843$5,821,182$141,684$5,679,498
December 31, 2023990$1,122,878$1,270,620-$147,742$5,406,966$174,565$5,232,401
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$828,689
Program service revenue
$425,505
Investment income
$161,166
Royalties
$88,877
Net rental income
$8,220
Net gain from sales of assets
$104,198
Net income from fundraising events
-$429
Net income from sales of inventory
$58,675
Other revenue
$155,343

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$92,359
Other salaries and wages
$651,070
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$869,991
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,900
Occupancy
$44,068
Travel
$18,340
Depreciation
$60,660
Program services (functional)
$798,379
Management and general (functional)
$408,941
Fundraising (functional)
$90,540

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,406,966
Total assets, end of year
$5,821,182
Total liabilities, end of year
$141,684
Net assets, end of year
$5,679,498
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,192,894
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,918,511
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,760,987
Gross receipts
$2,298,207
Employees
25
Volunteers
46
Year formed
1927
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TIMOTHY TEGGEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$76,488$15,871
EMILY DYETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL MILLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GINNY MARTINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN GREENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN ROZICTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STACEY FRANKSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANGELA JACKSONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LINDSAY GUMERSELLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LYNDI SHEETSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DEAN KOPANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDA PELAGIOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICK RUSSELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE SPAHRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TIMOTHY TEGGEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$74,517$14,160
ANTHONY BUREKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMANDA CAIGTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GINNY MARTINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN GREENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN ROZICTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RANDY SCHIMMOELLERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
STACEY FRANKSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANGELA JACKSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LINDSAY GUMERSELLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LYNDI SHEETSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DEAN KOPANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDA PELAGIOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICK RUSSELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE SPAHRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1002 GARDEN LAKE PKWY, TOLEDO, OH 43614-2780
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TIMOTHY TEGGE, 1002 GARDEN LAKE PARKWAY, TOLEDO, OH 43614
Signed the 990
DANI MORAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(419) 720-3937
Return prepared by
MIRA & KOLENA LTD

Mission

THE SIGHT CENTER PROVIDES A UNIQUE BLEND OF SPECIALIZED VISION REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CAN HELP PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WORK, LEARN, PLAY AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH PERMANENT VISION LOSS. PRIMARY SERVICES INCLUDE LOW VISION CLINIC, REHABILITATION THERAPY (ADL & COMMUNICATION), ORIENTATION & MOBILITY AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • VISION REHABILITATION/LOW VISION SERVICES: THE SIGHT CENTER PROVIDED LOW VISION CLINICAL AND FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO 640 INDIVIDUALS IN 2024. THESE SERVICES MAXIMIZE USE OF RESIDUAL VISION FOR PEOPLE WHO NO LONGER BENEFIT FROM GLASSES, CONTACTS, SURGERY OR MEDICATION. IN ADDITION TO THE INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING; CLIENTS ARE INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE MAGNIFIERS, CCTV'S, MONOCULAR TELESCOPES, LIGHTING, FILTERS AND HOME MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES TO REGAIN OR MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. ASSISTIVE DEVICES CAN BE LOANED PRIOR TO PURCHASE TO ENSURE THE DEVICE IS A GOOD FIT FOR THE CLIENT'S GOALS AND ABILITIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BOTH IN THE AGENCY LOW VISION CLINIC, THE HOME, THE WORKPLACE OR THE SCHOOL SETTING.
    Expenses $509,071 · revenue $271,345
  • ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING: TRAINING IN THE USE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR OTHER ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR USE IN ANY SETTING. SERVICES INITIATE WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE CLIENT EXPERIENCE WITH MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGY, NEED FOR ACCESS TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF OBJECTIVES TO MEET GOALS. OPTIONS INCLUDE NON-VISUAL SCREEN READING PROGRAMS, SCREEN ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, HARDWARE TO UTILIZE BRAILLE INPUT/REFRESHABLE BRAILLE ACCESS, NOTE-TAKING DEVICES, PORTABLE MULTI-PLAYER DEVICES, AND THE ACCESSIBLE FEATURES FOR TABLETS OR SMART PHONES.
    Expenses $56,151 · revenue $29,851
  • ORIENTATION & MOBILITY: INSTRUCTION IN SAFE, INDEPENDENT TRAVEL IN THE HOME, WORKPLACE OR COMMUNITY. INCLUDES WHITE CANE AND SIGHTED-GUIDE TRAINING WHEN APPROPRIATE. SERVICES ASSIST PEOPLE WITH PERMANENT VISION LOSS TO UTILIZE THEIR REMAINING SENSES TO NEGOTIATE SAFE MOVEMENT FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER. TRAINING CAN ALSO INCLUDE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTION AND PARATRANSIT.
    Expenses $128,878 · revenue $68,735
  • REHABILITATION & TEACHING, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $104,279 · revenue $55,574

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-4428258
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
1942
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,821,182
Income (IRS master file)
$2,298,207

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,570,703$1,297,860$5,821,182IRS
990December 2023$1,122,878$1,270,620$5,406,966XML
990December 2022$1,448,305$1,161,738$5,218,185IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 34-4428258).

Questions about TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC

What is the EIN of TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC is 34-4428258.
Is TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
Are donations to TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC 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 TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TIMOTHY TEGGE.
Who are the officers and directors of TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,488 (TIMOTHY TEGGE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,570,703, expenses of $1,297,860 and total assets of $5,821,182 at year end.

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