COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Financials

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2453 GRAND CANAL BLVD STE 5, STOCKTON, CA 95207-8259

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

DANIEL NUSS, 2453 GRAND CANAL BLVD 5, STOCKTON, CA 952078259

Signed the 990

JUDI HOWELL, PRESIDENT

Phone

(209) 466-3836

Website

WWW.COMMUNITYCENTERFORTHEBLIND.ORG

Return prepared by

BOWMAN & COMPANY LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1337611 or by the name COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Secretary of State, bizfile Online

Corporation status, entity number, agent for service

Franchise Tax Board

Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)

Mission

TO PROVIDE THE MEANS BY WHICH PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED CAN IMPROVE AND SUSTAIN THEIR CAPABILITIES AND POTENTIALS TO RE-ESTABLISH PURPOSE AND SELF-ESTEEM IN THEIR LIVES AND IN SOCIETY, WHILE LEADING INDEPENDENT LIVES.

Program accomplishments

• COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS THEIR SITUATIONS ALLOW AND PARTICIPATE FULLY IN SOCIETY. SERVICES ARE FREE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION BLIND FIELD SERVICES AND THE OLDER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND PROGRAM, GRANTS FROM SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND ROTARY CLUB OF STOCKTON, AND THE GENEROSITY OF THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:INFORMATION AND REFERRAL:CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED WITH A NETWORK OF ANCILLARY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS-PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING, SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION, CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY SERVICE, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, AND OTHERS-THAT ENABLE THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND PRODUCTIVELY.ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS:PROVIDES USEFUL AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION THAT ASSISTS WITH THE EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS. PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND OTHER SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. DESIGNED TO INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM, ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS OFFERS PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FEELINGS AND REACTIONS TO VISION LOSS; PEER SUPPORT AIDS THE ADJUSTMENT PROCESS.VISION LOSS - A FAMILY AFFAIR:OFFERS ADVICE AND DIRECTION TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CAREGIVERS ON WAYS TO ASSIST A LOVED ONE WITH ADAPTING SUCCESSFULLY TO THE MANY CHANGES THAT ACCOMPANY VISION LOSS.ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT):TEACHES THE LATEST HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND PERIPHERALS THAT AID PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND WITH WORKING AROUND THEIR CHALLENGES TO ACCESS INFORMATION AND CREATE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS. DEVICES INCLUDE SMARTPHONES, TABLETS, DIGITAL RECORDERS, REFRESHABLE BRAILLE DISPLAYS, SCREEN READERS, SCREEN MAGNIFICATION SOFTWARE, DESKTOP AND PORTABLE VIDEO MAGNIFIERS, LARGE PRINT AND TACTILE KEYBOARDS, WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY. BRAILLE LITERACY:TEACHES INDIVIDUALS A TACTILE METHOD OF READING AND WRITING. INDIVIDUALS USE BRAILLE TO LABEL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, TAKE NOTES, READ AND WRITE. BY USING BRAILLE, PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND CAN REVIEW AND STUDY THE WRITTEN WORD. MOST OF ALL, INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF READING MATERIALS INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL READING AND PRACTICAL MANUALS. THROUGH BRAILLE, PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND CAN PURSUE HOBBIES AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT WITH MATERIALS SUCH AS MUSIC SCORES, PLAYING CARDS, BINGO CARDS, BOARD GAMES.INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (ILS):TEACHES PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED THE TECHNIQUES USED TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY: MEAL PREPARATION, MONEY MANAGEMENT, SELF CARE, CLEANING THE HOME.ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY (O&M):ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TEACHES INDIVIDUALS TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH AND TRAVEL SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY THROUGH VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTS USING REMAINING VISION, A LONG CANE AND/OR OPTICAL AIDS. ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY ENHANCES MOVEMENT WITHIN HOME, SCHOOL, WORK, AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS.VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT:VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES ASSIST PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED WITH IDENTIFYING STRENGTHS, ABILITIES AND INTERESTS TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF SERVICES NECESSARY TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT.LOW VISION AND BLINDNESS AIDS:COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STOCKS AN ARRAY OF ITEMS THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND MAKE LIFE MORE PRODUCTIVE FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIMITED OR NO VISION. CANES, MAGNIFIERS, TALKING TIMEPIECES, AND BRAILLE AND LARGE PRINT PLAYING CARDS ARE AMONG THE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.CCBVI RECEIVED GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE DEVICES AND TRAINING SERVICES TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-54 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE NOT CONSUMERS OF DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION BLIND FIELD SERVICES, WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYED, AND WHO ARE NOT SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. THE DEVICES RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUCTOR AND TRAINING ON HOW TO USE THE DEVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE INDIVIDUAL.CCBVI CREATED A PARTNERSHIP WITH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND LOW VISION CLINIC IN WHICH DOCTORS FROM THEIR SACRAMENTO CLINIC USE OUR FACILITY TO PERFORM LOW VISION EVALUATIONS FOR RESIDENTS OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SINCE THERE IS NOT CURRENTLY A LOW VISION SPECIALIST IN THE AREA. AT THIS TIME, THE MOBILE CLINIC OPERATES ON THE FIRST WEDENSDAY OF EACH MONTH.
  Expenses $439,050 · revenue $218,861

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

IRS record

EIN

94-1337611

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

1956

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G41Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$2,204,526

Income (IRS master file)

$410,782

Filing history

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 94-1337611).

Questions about COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED?

The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED is 94-1337611.

Is COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1956.

Are donations to COMMUNITY 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 COMMUNITY 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 COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did COMMUNITY 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 June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DANIEL NUSS.

Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,470 (ELSIE HIRATA, EXEC DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $391,767, expenses of $632,031 and total assets of $2,204,526 at year end.

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