Lackawanna Blind Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES THE INTERESTS OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THE PREVENTION OF AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT LACKAWANNA AND SUSQUEHANNA COUNTIES.
- Income
- $592,769
- Spending
- $522,647
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 84.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 34%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $108,166, executive director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 84.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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
Strong: 90 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2519 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give 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 (3)
- $269,758 spent. CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES: CASEWORKERS REGULARLY VISIT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES ASSISTING WITH; SHOPPING, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, PHARMACY VISITS, CORRESPONDENCE, BANKING, MAIL AND BILL PAYING, DOOR-TO-DOOR ESCORT SERVICE, MINI-BUS TRANSPORTATION, REFERRALS FOR ORIENTATION & MOBILITY TRAINING AND TO OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THE LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIVITIES IN DAILY LIVING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN THEIR OPTIMAL PHYSICAL HEALTH AND REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES. A MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS AVAILABLE IN EMAIL, AUDIO, PRINT AND BRAILLE FORMATS TO KEEP CLIENTS ABREAST OF THE LATEST AGENCY HAPPENINGS.VISUAL SUPPORT CENTER: MAGNIFYING DEVICES AND OTHER LOW-VISION AIDS AND HOME CARE EQUIPMENT ARE DISPLAYED FOR DEMONSTRATION TO CLIENTS AND CONSUMERS. COMPUTER INSTRUCTION IN ASSISTIVE SOFTWARE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT FOR LBA CLIENTS.EYE CARE PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO PURCHASE EYE GLASSES FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
- $50,207 spent. THE RADIO READING SERVICE IS HOSTED DAILY ON RADIO STATION WUSR, 99.5 FM BY LBA'S RADIO PROGRAM MANAGER, ALONG WITH DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. LIVE BROADCASTS, FOR PRINT-HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDE READING LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS, AND COMMUNITY AND AGENCY INFORMATION.
- $156,294 spent. PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS: PREVENTION SPECIALISTS CONDUCT VISION SCREENINGS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS CENTERED ON SAFETY THROUGHOUT LACKAWANNA AND SUSQUEHANNA COUNTIES. THE LBA ALSO OFFERS ADULT VISION SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT SENIOR CENTERS, CIVIC CLUBS, HEALTH FAIRS, AND INDUSTRIAL SITES.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1942.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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