Blair Clearfield Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 59 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
PROVIDE SERVICES AND TRAINING TO THE BLIND
- Income
- $925,097
- Spending
- $789,476
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 18.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 80%
- Employees
- 36
- Highest pay
- $62,983, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 59 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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)
- $603,494 spent. THE BLAIR/CLEARFIELD ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCY SERVING BLAIR AND CLEARFIELD COUNTIES OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE AGENCY PROVIDES PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS PROGRAMS AND DIRECT SERVICES TO PERSONS WHOSE VISUAL ACUITY AND INCOME FALL WITHIN THE STATE GUIDELINES. PROGRAMS AND PURPOSES OF THE AGENCY INCLUDE: TRANSPORTATION / ESCORT SERVICES: ENABLES INDIVIDUALS TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM COMMUNITY FACILITIES, RECEIVE MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, SHOP, PAY BILLS, BANK, AND HANDLE OTHER PERSONAL NEEDS. THIS SERVICE REDUCES ISOLATION AND PROMOTES INDEPENDENT LIVING. LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION: PROVIDES PRACTICAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS IN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCTION MAY INCLUDE NUTRITION, FOOD PREPARATION, CONSUMER EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT OF FINANCES, HEALTH CARE, AND FAMILY PROBLEMS. ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES EYEGLASSES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH NO RESTRICTIONS. CHORE SERVICE PROGRAMS: READ MAIL, COMPLETE FORMS, AND ASSIST WITH RECORDKEEPING. VISION SCREENING PROGRAMS: CHECK ADULTS FOR VISUAL ACUITY AND PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FOR VISUAL ACUITY AND MUSCLE BALANCE. LOW COST EYEWEAR PROGRAM: OFFER SINGLE VISION OR BIFOCAL GLASSES AT LOW COSTS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS: PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAMS ABOUT EYES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT DAYCARES, SCHOOLS, AND SENIOR CENTERS. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES: PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO THE PUBLIC AND RECIPIENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES. PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS STATE, PUBLIC AGENCIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1951.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.