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Blindsight Delaware Inc

EIN 51-0064304 · Wilmington, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THE MISSION OF BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE, INC IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN DELAWARE THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE SERVICES OF BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND OR SEVERELY VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Income
$227,070
Spending
$420,798
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
23.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 38%
Employees
5
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$104,705, executive di

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 85% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (5)
  1. $163,647 spent. RECREATION PROGRAM - A YEAR ROUND PROGRAM OF TRIPS WITH DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE STATEWIDE. PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONCERTS, PLAYS, SPORTING EVENTS, DINNERS AND TRIPS TO REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS. PARTICIPANT MUST PAY A SMALL TRANSPORTATION FEE AND THE COST OF ADMISSION AND ANY MEAL EXPENSES. BINGO GAMES, MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASSES AND CRAFT PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. A BRAILLE AUTO RALLY TAKES PLACE EACH SPRING. CHRISTMAS PARTIES ARE HELD IN EACH COUNTY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCAL LIONS CLUBS.
  2. $101,825 spent. SUNNYBROOK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - OFFERS MONTHLY PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPARED CHILDREN TO LEARN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CULTURAL DIVERSITY PROGRAMS, STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGENEERING, AND MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS), OUTDOOR PROGRAMS, SPORTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICE PROJECTS. TRANSPORTATION IS OFFERED. ALL PROGRAMS ARE ADAPTED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPARED CHILDREN. A TOTAL OF 28 CHILDREN ARE SERVED YEAR-ROUND IN THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
  3. $43,639 spent. AUDIO RECORDING PROGRAM - THE AUDIO RECORDING PROGRAM PRODUCES AUDIO TAPES FOR THE DELAWAREANS UNABLE TO READ PRINT MATERIAL. A GROUP OF 45 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE OVER 1,000 HOURS RECORDING BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES AND ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST UNAVAILABLE THROUGH THE TALKING PROGRAM. TAPES ARE MAILED TO READERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE PROGRAM IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DELAWARE DIVISION OF LIBRARIES.
  4. $54,550 spent. PEER SUPPORT - TRAINED VISUALLY IMPAIRED VOLUNTEERS ASSIST OTHER ADULTS IN ADJUSTING TO THEIR VISION LOSS ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS, PRIMARILY THROUGH TELEPHONE CONTACTS AS WELL AS SUPPORT GROUPS. THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE STATEWIDE AND IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE DIVISION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. EXPENSES: 47,166 GRANTS OF: 0 REVENUE: 0 SUNNYBROOK POOL - MEMBERSHIP TO OUR OLYMPIC-SIZE POOL WHICH IS LOCATED AT OUR CAMP FACILITY AND IS AVAILABLE TO BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED DELAWAREANS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS (SPOUSES AND CHILDREN). PICNIC FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AND A PAVILION CAN BE RENTED FOR PICNICS AND PARTIES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. EXPENSES: 3,628 GRANTS OF: 0 REVENUE: 0 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - VARIOUS SPECIAL FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES, SPECIAL ADAPTED EQUIPMENT AND GUIDE DOG EXPENSES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO LEGALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS. EXPENSES: 3,628 GRANTS OF: 0 REVENUE: 0
  5. PEER SUPPORT - TRAINED VISUALLY IMPAIRED VOLUNTEERS ASSIST OTHER ADULTS IN ADJUSTING TO THEIR VISION LOSS ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS, PRIMARILY THROUGH TELEPHONE CONTACTS AS WELL AS SUPPORT GROUPS. THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE STATEWIDE AND IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE DIVISION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. EXPENSES: 47,166 GRANTS OF: 0 REVENUE: 0 SUNNYBROOK POOL - MEMBERSHIP TO OUR OLYMPIC-SIZE POOL WHICH IS LOCATED AT OUR CAMP FACILITY AND IS AVAILABLE TO BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED DELAWAREANS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS (SPOUSES AND CHILDREN). PICNIC FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AND A PAVILION CAN BE RENTED FOR PICNICS AND PARTIES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. EXPENSES: 3,628 GRANTS OF: 0 REVENUE: 0 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - VARIOUS SPECIAL FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES, SPECIAL ADAPTED EQUIPMENT AND GUIDE DOG EXPENSES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO LEGALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS. EXPENSES: 3,628 GRANTS OF: 0 REVENUE: 0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 December 1959.

    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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