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Toledo Society for the Blind Inc

EIN 34-4428258 · Toledo, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SIGHT CENTER PROVIDES A UNIQUE BLEND OF SPECIALIZED VISION REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CAN HELP PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WORK, LEARN, PLAY AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH PERMANENT VISION LOSS. PRIMARY SERVICES INCLUDE LOW VISION CLINIC, REHABILITATION THERAPY (ADL & COMMUNICATION), ORIENTATION & MOBILITY AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
25.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
25
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$92,359, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $509,071 spent. VISION REHABILITATION/LOW VISION SERVICES: THE SIGHT CENTER PROVIDED LOW VISION CLINICAL AND FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO 640 INDIVIDUALS IN 2024. THESE SERVICES MAXIMIZE USE OF RESIDUAL VISION FOR PEOPLE WHO NO LONGER BENEFIT FROM GLASSES, CONTACTS, SURGERY OR MEDICATION. IN ADDITION TO THE INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING; CLIENTS ARE INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE MAGNIFIERS, CCTV'S, MONOCULAR TELESCOPES, LIGHTING, FILTERS AND HOME MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES TO REGAIN OR MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. ASSISTIVE DEVICES CAN BE LOANED PRIOR TO PURCHASE TO ENSURE THE DEVICE IS A GOOD FIT FOR THE CLIENT'S GOALS AND ABILITIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BOTH IN THE AGENCY LOW VISION CLINIC, THE HOME, THE WORKPLACE OR THE SCHOOL SETTING.
  2. $56,151 spent. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING: TRAINING IN THE USE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR OTHER ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR USE IN ANY SETTING. SERVICES INITIATE WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE CLIENT EXPERIENCE WITH MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGY, NEED FOR ACCESS TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF OBJECTIVES TO MEET GOALS. OPTIONS INCLUDE NON-VISUAL SCREEN READING PROGRAMS, SCREEN ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, HARDWARE TO UTILIZE BRAILLE INPUT/REFRESHABLE BRAILLE ACCESS, NOTE-TAKING DEVICES, PORTABLE MULTI-PLAYER DEVICES, AND THE ACCESSIBLE FEATURES FOR TABLETS OR SMART PHONES.
  3. $128,878 spent. ORIENTATION & MOBILITY: INSTRUCTION IN SAFE, INDEPENDENT TRAVEL IN THE HOME, WORKPLACE OR COMMUNITY. INCLUDES WHITE CANE AND SIGHTED-GUIDE TRAINING WHEN APPROPRIATE. SERVICES ASSIST PEOPLE WITH PERMANENT VISION LOSS TO UTILIZE THEIR REMAINING SENSES TO NEGOTIATE SAFE MOVEMENT FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER. TRAINING CAN ALSO INCLUDE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTION AND PARATRANSIT.
  4. $104,279 spent. REHABILITATION & TEACHING, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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