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Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia Inc

EIN 58-1550944 · Smyrna, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$844,833
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
13
Highest pay
$80,000, 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

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 16.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 49% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 124% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 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. $265,579 spent. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING - VRS'S JOB READINESS PROGRAM WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS FROM A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT WHO ARE ENTERING THE WORLD OF WORK FOR THE FIRST TIME OR THOSE CONSIDERING HOW TO RE-ENTER THE WORKPLACE AFTER SUFFERING A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.VRS WORKS WITH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES IN IDENTIFYING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THEN PROVIDING VARIOUS TOOLS AND STRATEGIES NEEDED FOR A JOB THAT'S BEEN IDENTIFIED BY OR FOR THE PERSON WITH LOW VISION AND/OR BLINDNESS. LASTLY, VRS EMPLOYS INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN A FEDERAL AGENCY WHO ARE PROVIDING CUSTOMER SERVICE, CONTRACT REVIEWS AND DATA ENTRY SERVICES.
  2. $54,737 spent. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT - PROVIDES ADAPTIVE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS CARRY OUT THEIR DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES. TEACHERS HELP IDENTIFY THE PERSONS'S NEEDS, ASSIST IN SETTING PROGRAM GOALS, AND PROVIDE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION IN ARES OF COMMUNICATION (READING AND WRITING), PERSONAL CARE, HOME MANAGEMENT, KITCHEN SAFETY, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, JOB SKILLS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES.
  3. $89,595 spent. COMPUTER TRAINING - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TECHNOLOGY TRAINING WHICH ALLOWS THOSE WITH VISION LOSS TO BE PRODUCTIVE AND EFFICIENT BY USING THE MOST CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES. THIS MAY INCLUDE SCREEN READING SOFTWARE, SCREEN MAGNIFICATION SOFTWARE, DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATIONS, HAND HELD DEVICES SUCH AS IPADS, TABLETS, SMARTPHONES AS WELL AS MANY OTHER ELECTRONICS THAT INCLUDE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TECHNOLOGY. THROUGH TRAINING, CLIENTS LEARN TO USE THE VOICE OVER COMMANDS AND MANY OTHER ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES OF THE DEVICES AND SOFTWARE AVAILABLE. THE TRAINING IS PROVIDED EITHER ON A 1 TO 1 BASIS OR IN SMALL GROUP SETTING AT THE AGENCY OR IN SATELLITE LOCATIONS WITHIN THE 34 COUNTY SERVICE AREA. THE GOAL IS TO INCORPORATE TECHNOLOGY INTO DAILY LIVING AND WORK ACTIVITIES.
  4. $76,050 spent. TWO OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDING LOW VISION CLINIC AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY.
  5. TWO OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDING LOW VISION CLINIC AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY.

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 November 6, 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 March 1984.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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