irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10KIN 2020 SAVIER SOCIETY CONTINUED AN INITIATIVE FROM 2019 TO TRANSFER ITS AUDIO CONTENT FROM MP3 DISCS TO THE CARTRIDGES USED IN THE NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE PLAYER WHICH INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE FREE OF CHARGE FROM THE NLS. BY TRANSFERRING AUDIO CONTENT TO THE CARTRIDGES, XAVIER SOCIETY HOPES TO REACH MORE INDIVIDUALS WITH ITS AUDIO CONTENT. VOLUNTEER READERS ARE PROVIDING NEW CONTENT FOR THE DIGITAL AUDIO LIBRARY.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Audio Materials Program
Provides audio recordings of religious texts and liturgical materials, including transfer of content to NLS-compatible cartridges for wider accessibility.
Braille Materials Distribution
Produces and distributes braille texts including Mass propers, catechetical materials, and religious books to blind and visually impaired Catholics worldwide.
Large Print Materials
Offers large print versions of Catholic religious texts and liturgical resources for individuals with low vision.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Accessible Reading Materials Production and Distribution 2 activities
- Digitization and format conversion of audio content for accessibilityTransfers audio content from legacy formats (e.g., MP3 discs) to National Library Service (NLS) cartridges and produces new digital talking books in Digital Talking Book Format, ensuring compatibility with NLS talking book machines and BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download).
- Production and distribution of religious and spiritual materials in accessible formatsProduces and distributes braille, large print, and audio materials—including Bibles, missals, catechetical textbooks, devotional works, and periodicals—to blind, visually impaired, and print-disabled individuals worldwide at no cost. Materials are shipped weekly and include both standard catalog titles and special client requests.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Registration and access support for patrons using national library servicesRegisters individuals for its services over the phone, particularly those already receiving support from organizations like the National Library Service (NLS), BARD, ACB, or NFB, facilitating access to its collection through formal networks.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.11M
Contributions & grants$1.12M53%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$987K47%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$1.45M
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$718K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.71M
Cash$576K
Investments$18.73M
Liabilities$409K
Net assets$19.30M
Liquid reserves159.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +27.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALACHY FALLON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $202K |
| DONALD SALVATO | TECH & MEDIA MANAGER | 40 | $106K |
board members · 9
- BREANDAN WARD — VICE PRESIDENT
- DANIEL MORRISON — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA CRILLY — SECRETARY
- FR FRANCIS HILTON — PRESIDENT
- INES CHISHOLM — BOARD MEMBER
- KITTY WYNNE — TREASURER
- PAUL FONTAINE — BOARD MEMBER
- SKYLAR COVICH — BOARD MEMBER
- VIVIAN FRIDAS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- American Council of the Blind Partner — Recognizes ACB members and allows simplified registration for its services.
- American Foundation for the Blind Partner — Dr. Skylar Covich participated in the American Foundation for the Blind’s Leaders Development Program.
- Braille and Audio Reading Download Partner — Recognizes BARD users and allows simplified registration for its services.
- Catholic Tepeyac Partner — Dr. Skylar Covich participated in Catholic Tepeyac’s Leadership Initiative.
- Diocese of Wilmington Partner — Partnered with the Diocese of Wilmington’s Communications Department for a podcast interview on Xavier Society’s ministry.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used by supporters to create fundraisers for the organization.
- Guidestar Network — Profile listed on Guidestar platform.
- Guidestar Network — Recognized by Guidestar with the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency.
- International Catholic Foundation for the Service of Deaf Persons Network — Mrs. Mary O'Meara serves on the board of this U.K.-based organization, indicating a network connection to Xavier Society’s broader disability ministry ecosystem.
- JBI Library Partner — Collaborates with JBI Library to provide accessible faith-based materials; both organizations' executive directors were featured together on the Just Like You radio show.
- Lighthouse Guild for the Blind Partner — Dr. Skylar Covich was a founding member of the Lighthouse Guild for the Blind’s Visionary Board.
- My Catholic Life Partner — Source provider of Catholic prayers adapted into accessible formats by Xavier Society for the Blind.
- National Association of Pastoral Musicians Partner — Collaborates on the production and distribution of accessible liturgical music resources, such as the "Mass for Giving Thanks to God" in Braille.
- National Catholic Partnership on Disability Partner — Transferred production of the Large-Print Roman Missal to Xavier Society for the Blind to ensure continued availability for clergy with visual impairments.
- National Federation of the Blind Partner — Recognizes NFB members and allows simplified registration for its services.
- National Library Service Partner — Partnership with the National Library Service (NLS) to distribute audio content via NLS cartridges used in NLS players.
- National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Partner — Collaborates by formatting audio books to be compatible with NLS-provided machines and contributing library titles to the NLS Union Catalogue for interlibrary loan access.
- National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Partner — Collaborates with NLS to distribute audiobooks via NLS-provided talking book machines and BARD.
- National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Partner — Recognizes patrons of the NLS and allows simplified registration for its services.
- St. Patrick's Cathedral Partner — Hosted the organization's 125th Anniversary Mass.
- St. Patrick's Cathedral Partner — Hosts the organization's 125th Anniversary Mass.
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Government — Source of the New American Bible translation used in braille materials.
- donors Funder — Provides financial support enabling the organization to offer materials free of charge
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.
- Barrier-Free Access Approachmethodology: barrier-free_accessBy eliminating costs and simplifying registration, the organization increases access to services for blind and visually impaired individuals, because financial and procedural barriers disproportionately hinder participation and engagement in faith-based and support services.
- Faith-Based Accessibility Modelmethodology: faith-based_accessibilityBy providing religious and spiritual materials in accessible formats (e.g., braille, audio, digital talking books), the organization enables blind and visually impaired individuals to independently engage with and practice their faith, because accessible faith content fosters spiritual autonomy and inclusion in religious life.
- Interfaith Inclusion Principlemethodology: interfaith_inclusionBy serving individuals across religious affiliations, the organization promotes inclusion and equity within the blind community, because interfaith accessibility ensures spiritual resources are available regardless of faith tradition, increasing reach and relevance.