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New Vision for Independence Inc

EIN 20-3288751 · Leesburg, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW VISION FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. (NEW VISION) IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING REHABILITATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION OR BLINDNESS, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, ACCEPTANCE, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE. NEW VISION WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 18, 2005.NEW VISION PROVIDES UNIQUE TRAINING TO PERSONS EXPERIENCING SEVERE BILATERAL VISION LOSS THAT IS AFFECTING THEIR DAILY FUNCTIONING IN DAILY LIVING, VOCATIONAL, OR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES. NEW VISION SEVES ADULTS AND CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE SIX AND THOSE IN HIGH SCHOOL WHO RESIDE IN LAKE, SUMTER AND THE VILLAGES. NEW VISION IS THE ONLY PROVIDER OF THESE VITAL SERVICES FOR THIS POPULATION IN THIS GEOGRAPHIC AREA.

Income
$760,417
Spending
$649,692
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
13
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$71,932, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $577,292 spent. NEW VISION FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. (NEW VISION), A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, ELIMINATES BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS THROUGH REHABILITATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT SERVICES. REHABILITATION SERVICES INCLUDE TRAINING IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, BRAILLE, AND MORE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN LAKE, SUMTER, AND THE VILLAGES. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE BY-PHONE EXERCISE CLASSES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, AS WELL AS IN-PERSON OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES, OPEN TO ANYONE ANYWHERE WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT. APPROXIMATELY 297 INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS WERE SERVED THIS YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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