irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.53MTHE REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION OF CABVI SERVED 2,176 INDIVIDUALS, ASSISTING PEOPLE ALL OVER NEW YORK STATE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY. SERVICES PROVIDED ARE:-ORIENTATION & MOBILITY TRAINING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MOVE SAFELY THROUGH THEIR ENVIRONMENT,-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING HELPS PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND UTILIZE COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE,-SOCIAL CASEWORK TO HELP INDIVIDUALS DEAL WITH AND ACCEPT BLINDNESS,-LOW VISION EXAMS TO HELP TO DETERMINE WHAT ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT CAN BE HELPFUL,-VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND FIND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT,-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TO HELP CHILDREN WITH OCULAR MUSCLE IMBALANCE TO STRENGTHEN THEIR WEAK EYE; TO HELP ADULTS ADJUST TO OCULAR IMPLICATIONS FROM A STROKE OR CONCUSSION,-VISION REHABILITATION THERAPY TO ASSIST ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN BUILDING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS,-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES WITH TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED WORKING CLOSELY WITH CHILDREN WITH VISION LOSS TO ENSURE ACHIEVEMENT OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS ALONGSIDE THEIR SIGHTED PEERS, -CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT IN CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT PROMOTES BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS OF VISION LOSS THAT COULD LEAD TO SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATMENT,-ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATION SERVICES THAT ALLOW CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, ENHANCE FEELINGS OF SELF-WORTH, REDUCE ISOLATION AND CREATE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES,-PRESCHOOL VISION SCREEENINGS THAT HELP IDENTIFY CHILDREN IN NEED OF EYEGLASSES OR ADDITIONAL VISION REMEDIATION.
- #2 $1.52MCABVI'S THIRD LARGEST DIVISION IS COMPRISED OF SIX BASE SUPPLY CENTERS, WHICH ARE OFFICE SUPPLY STORES ON MILITARY BASES LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST. MANY OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD IN THESE STORES ARE PRODUCTS MADE BY CABVI AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE DISABLED. THESE STORES EMPLOY FOUR LEGALLY BLIND EMPLOYEES THAT SERVE CUSTOMERS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Base Supply Centers
Network of six office supply stores on military bases in the Northeast that employ people who are legally blind and sell products made by CABVI and other organizations for the disabled.
Business Services Division
Provides commercial business solutions including call center operations, warehouse and distribution, kitting and packaging, and switchboard services to government and commercial clients.
Camp Abilities
Youth development program offering traditional camp experiences in safe, accessible environments for children who are blind or visually impaired, with summer and winter sessions.
Low Vision Care
Optometry services using diagnostic testing equipment to evaluate visual impairments and recommend adaptive equipment and rehabilitation strategies.
Rehabilitation Services Division
Provides orientation and mobility training, assistive technology instruction, social casework, low vision exams, vocational training, occupational therapy, and vision rehabilitation therapy to individuals across New York State.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Vision Rehabilitation Services 2 activities
- Employment and vocational training servicesProvides job training, job search assistance, resume writing, interview preparation, and ongoing employment support for blind and visually impaired individuals. Offers pre-vocational training for youth and hires individuals who are blind through federal contracts and business operations.
- Vision and wellness rehabilitation servicesProvides comprehensive vision rehabilitation therapy including low vision care, orientation and mobility training, occupational therapy, assistive technology training, and emotional support services for individuals experiencing vision loss. Offers personalized fitness plans, water aerobics, swim instruction, and access to a therapeutic pool at the Vision Health and Wellness Center.
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Accessible Reading Materials Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Braille transcription and certification servicesTranscribes educational materials, menus, forms, and other documents into Braille for schools, government agencies, and organizations nationwide. Offers certification classes in literary, Nemeth, and music Braille that lead to Library of Congress certification.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Business enterprises employing people with visual impairmentsOwns and operates manufacturing divisions, warehouse facilities, and Base Supply Centers (office supply stores) on military bases in the Northeast that generate revenue and provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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Comprehensive Eye Care Access 1 activity
- Optical services and eyewear fulfillmentProvides optical services including low vision optometric evaluations, diagnostic testing, eyeglass prescription fulfillment, frame selection, fittings, measurements, and final inspection to ensure accuracy of prescriptions and lens specifications.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Social work and emotional support servicesOffers emotional support and evidence-based coping strategies through licensed social workers to help individuals adjust to vision loss, including home visits that identify new cases of legal blindness requiring services.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Youth development and residential programsOperates Camp Abilities and other residential programs for children and teens who are blind or visually impaired, offering annual camp sessions and a six-day residential pre-vocational training program focused on physical activity, leisure participation, independent living skills, and job readiness.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29.95M
Contributions & grants$1.24M4%
Program service revenue$692K2%
Investment income$2.86M10%
Other revenue$25.16M
expenses
Total expenses$18.86M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$11.32M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$128.14M
Cash$40.76M
Investments$46.64M
Liabilities$17.69M
Net assets$110.45M
Liquid reserves55.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD P WELSH | PRESIDENT/CEO | 50 | $283K |
| JILL KOCH | CFO | 45 | $208K |
| KIMBERLY WADAS | LOW VISION OPTOMERIST | 38 | $184K |
| DENNIS WEBSTER | SENIOR VP OF PROD & OPERAT | 38 | $180K |
| KATIE EDDY | VP OF PRODUCTS AND DISTRIB | 40 | $174K |
| JULIANA BYRNE | VP OF HR | 38 | $162K |
| SCOTT MACGREGOR | VP OF OPERATIONS | 38 | $155K |
board members · 18
- ALLEN F ZUCK — DIRECTOR
- BARRY SINNOTT — TREASURER
- BARTON RASMUS — DIRECTOR
- COL PAUL A STEVES USA RET — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH KESSLER — SECRETARY
- GARY HEENAN — DIRECTOR
- GEN RICHARD EVANS USA RET — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE NEHME — CHAIR
- HON MICHAEL J MISIASZEK — DIRECTOR
- JAMES B TURNBULL IV — CHAIR
- JOANNE JOSEPH PHD — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH GALE MD — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET G BROWN — DIRECTOR
- PAUL DREJZA — DIRECTOR
- RALPH J EANNACE — 1ST VICE CHAIR
- RICHARD DEWAR — 2ND VICE CHAIR
- RONALD TASCARELLA — DIRECTOR
- SHAWN KELLY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- C.A.B. Foundation Partner — Separate foundation board supporting CABVI's mission
- CNY Vision Foundation Partner — Separate board entity associated with CABVI focused on vision-related initiatives
- Christopher Reeve Foundation Partner — Recipient of Braille transcription services
- General Electric Partner — Donated its building on Kent Street to CABVI, which became its headquarters.
- Human services organizations Partner — Sells products made by human services organizations in CABVI's Base Supply Centers on military bases.
- Jefferson Central Schools Partner — Recipient of Braille transcription services
- MVHS Partner — Recipient of Braille transcription services
- NYS PSP Partner — Partner organization through which CABVI products are sold.
- NYSCB Government — Collaborates with NYSCB counselors in the enrollment and support of campers in youth programs.
- National Industries for the Blind Network — Member of NIB, recognized for success in government sales.
- New York State Assembly Government — Recipient of Braille transcription services
- New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped Partner — Collaborates with CABVI to help individuals who are blind or visually impaired find and retain meaningful employment.
- OHM Boces Partner — Recipient of Braille transcription services
- Other organizations for the disabled Partner — Collaborates with other organizations for people with disabilities by selling their products in CABVI's Base Supply Centers.
- S.S. Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center Partner — Operated a telecommunications center at the facility through a federal contract.
- Senator Gillibrand Government — Senator Gillibrand toured CABVI's Central Industries facility and observed mask production activities.
- Steve Gannon Partner — Contact person for arranging vehicle donation paperwork
- The Bronx Historical Society Partner — Recipient of Braille transcription services
- Vision Health and Wellness Center Partner — Hosts CABVI's Optical Shop at its facility in Utica.
- eye doctor Partner — Collaborates with eye doctors to obtain recent exam information for individuals accessing CABVI services.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Services Model for Holistic Independencemethodology: integrated-services-modelBy combining vision rehabilitation with wellness, employment, and life skills training in a single continuum of care, CABVI supports greater independence for people who are blind or visually impaired because addressing multiple domains simultaneously increases self-sufficiency and real-world functioning.
- Peer-Supported Rehabilitationmethodology: peer-support_modelBy employing legally blind counselors to deliver services, CABVI increases client engagement and trust because shared lived experience fosters relatability, reduces stigma, and models successful adaptation to vision loss.
- Social Enterprise Employment Modelmethodology: social_enterpriseBy operating commercial businesses that employ blind and visually impaired individuals and reinvest profits into mission services, CABVI creates sustainable employment and funding because lived experience in the workforce reinforces rehabilitation outcomes and ensures program longevity.