Education : Other Education Programs and Services
Perkins School for the Blind
All we see is possibility
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (60.58) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 83.5% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 12.4% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 4.0% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.19 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (35.85) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 5.9% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 5.0% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.17 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (24.72) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
tel: (617) 972-7328
fax: (617) 926-2027
EIN: 04-2103616
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven M. Rothstein | President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $284,310 | 0.49% |
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Mission
Founded in 1829 as the nation's first school for the blind, Perkins School for the Blind serves babies and seniors in their homes; school-age students on campus and in public schools; and children who are blind or deafblind in over 63 countries. Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library reaches patrons throughout New England; Perkins Products produces and distributes the Perkins Brailler; and the Perkins Training Center runs classes for educators. In 2008, Perkins reached over 94,000 people. Perkins is committed to providing education and services that build productive, meaningful lives for children and adults around the world who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired with or without other disabilities.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins School for the Blind - MA | 60.58 | |
| The Briarwood School and The Brookwood Community - TX | 64.13 | |
| St. Rita School for the Deaf - OH | 61.25 | |
| Central Institute for the Deaf - MO | 61.73 | |
| The Parish School - TX | 63.59 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins School for the Blind - MA | 60.58 | |
| Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic - NJ | 38.26 |  |
| American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults - MD | 52.60 | |
| Central Institute for the Deaf - MO | 61.73 | |
| Braille Institute of America - CA | 49.13 |  |
