Blind Service Association Inc.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE CHICAGO AREA. IT PROVIDES READING AND RECORDING SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO ITS CLIENTS, IN ADDITION TO A NUMBER OF OTHER SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR EDUCATION, RECREATIONAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS.

CHICAGO IL | EIN: 36-2240484

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501(c)(3) organization

17 N STATE ST STE 1050,
CHICAGO IL 60602-3510

HTTPS://WWW.BLINDSERVICEASSOCIATION.ORG/

312-236-0808

Blind Service Association Inc.

Mission

CHICAGO IL | EIN: 36-2240484

Is this your nonprofit?

This charity has not opted into the donation platform. Donations via the Giving Basket will still reach the charity.

501(c)(3) organization

17 N STATE ST STE 1050,
CHICAGO IL 60602-3510

HTTPS://WWW.BLINDSERVICEASSOCIATION.ORG/

312-236-0808

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Program Expense Ratio:47.31% of total expenses

SCORE0%

Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit.

ExpensesFY2022

Administrative: 38.1%
Fundraising: 6.2%
Program: 55.7%

ExpensesFY2023

Administrative: 44.4%
Fundraising: 0.7%
Program: 54.9%

ExpensesFY2024

Administrative: 38.4%
Fundraising: 22.0%
Program: 39.6%

Administrative
Fundraising
Program

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990

Liabilities to Assets Ratio:12.45% of total assets

SCORE100%

Evaluation area metrics
Score	Metric
0%	Program Expense Ratio:47.31% of total expenses Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit. ExpensesFY2022 Administrative: 38.1% Fundraising: 6.2% Program: 55.7% ExpensesFY2023 Administrative: 44.4% Fundraising: 0.7% Program: 54.9% ExpensesFY2024 Administrative: 38.4% Fundraising: 22.0% Program: 39.6% Administrative Fundraising Program Source: Public data from IRS Form 990
100%	Liabilities to Assets Ratio:12.45% of total assets

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