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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2905001

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND INC

Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34237

Financials

$1.7M$1.6M2023$2.1M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,104,432$2,121,834-$17,402$794,572$730,029$64,543
December 31, 2023990$1,650,913$1,610,422$40,491$652,421$570,476$81,945
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,001,722
of which government grants
$2,000,722
Program service revenue
$99,638
Investment income
$3,072
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,863,176
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$70,264
Other salaries and wages
$10,233
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$81,726
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,750
Accounting fees
$34,932
Travel
$23,154
Program services (functional)
$2,052,056
Management and general (functional)
$69,778

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$652,421
Total assets, end of year
$794,572
Total liabilities, end of year
$730,029
Net assets, end of year
$64,543
Net assets without donor restrictions
$64,543
Gross receipts
$2,104,432
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1972
State of legal domicile
FL

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 / weekCompensation
LISA HOWARDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$52,046
AMY GRISSOMFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Former
40$18,218
RAVEN HOLLOWAYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHANTEL BUCKVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEFANIE PONTLITZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELLYN DROTZERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANISSA PIERIBONIMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KYLE JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RONEE DAVIDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CAROLYN LAPPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHERYL BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL PUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TINA TORRENCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALEXANDRA ELMAN-FOLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA STELLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BECKY BENNETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBIN GOLDSTONE GARCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LINDA KAY O'REILLYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AMY PRICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KALEB STUNKARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMY GRISSOMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
25$76,400
LISA HOWARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHANTEL BUCKVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEFANIE PONTLITZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELLYN DROTZERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SCOTT FLAGELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KYLE JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RONEE DAVIDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CAROLYN LAPPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RAVEN HOLLOWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KIM CHURCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHERYL BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL PUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TINA TORRENCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHY CARTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALEXANDRA ELMAN-FOLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA STELLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANISSA PIERIBONIMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3472 TALLYWOOD CIR, SARASOTA, FL 34237-3221
In care of
% LISA J HOWARD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RAVEN HOLLOWAY, 5275 OAKLAND HILLS AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL 34234
Signed the 990
LISA HOWARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(305) 898-2636
Return prepared by
CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND IS TO SERVE AS A UNITED VOICE AND BE THE ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT EMPOWERING PRIVATE AGENCIES SERVING FLORIDANS WITH BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT TO PROVIDE STATE-OF-THE-ART PROFESSIONAL VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY LIFE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SERVING AS A UNITED VOICE AND BEING THE ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT EMPOWERING PRIVATE AGENCIES SERVING FLORIDANS WITH BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT TO PROVIDE STATE-OF-THE-ART PROFESSIONAL VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY LIFE.
    Expenses $2,052,056 · grants $1,863,176 · revenue $99,638

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
59-2905001
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
1989
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$794,572
Income (IRS master file)
$2,104,432

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,104,432$2,121,834$794,572XML
990December 2023$1,650,913$1,610,422$652,421XML
990December 2022$1,122,780$1,170,338$314,050IRS
990December 2021$997,990$1,006,665$304,782IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 59-2905001).

Questions about FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND INC

What is the EIN of FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND INC is 59-2905001.
Is FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING 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 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING 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 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING 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 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RAVEN HOLLOWAY.
Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,046 (LISA HOWARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,104,432, expenses of $2,121,834 and total assets of $794,572 at year end.

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