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INSPIRATION FOUNDATION
MELVILLE, NY · EIN 205017052 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P82 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$82K
expenses
$75K
net assets
$17K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ESTABLISHED IN 2006 BY THE SHAPIRO FAMILY, INSPIRATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY OVERCOME THE DAILY CHALLENGES, FINANCIAL STRAINS, AND LACK OF RESOURCES NEEDED TO LIVE AN INDEPENDENT LIFE. INSPIRATION FOUNDATION IS YOUR RESOURCE WHEN OTHER STATE, FEDERAL, AND NON-PROFITS ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, TOOLS AND SUPPORT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA. WE WOULD LIKE TO HELP THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN THE GREATEST NEED OF THIS TECHNOLOGY AND HAVE BEEN DENIED SERVICES FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION'S OBJECTIVE OF CREATING TECHNOLOGY CENTERS FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THESE CENTERS WILL PROVIDE ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, COUNSELING, MENTORING AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD MORE PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT LIVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Inspection of the IRS 990 filing confirms the organization's mission to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired by providing access to assistive technology, counseling, and long-term support. It focuses on serving those denied assistance from other programs, particularly in Southern California and Arizona. The foundation aims to establish technology centers that promote independence through adaptive tools and mentoring.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Assistive Technology Access Program
Provides direct assistance to obtain assistive tools and technology for individuals denied support by state, federal, or other nonprofits
Technology Centers for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Planned centers offering adaptive technology, counseling, mentoring, and long-term financial and professional support to promote independent living
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Vision Rehabilitation Services 1 activity
    • Provides direct support services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired
      Offers assistance to individuals who are blind or visually impaired to address daily challenges and resource gaps affecting independent living. This includes counseling, mentoring, and long-term support aimed at improving quality of life and self-sufficiency.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$82K
Contributions & grants$82K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$67K
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$17K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +454.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • ISAAC SHAPIRO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Shapiro Family Partner — Established Inspiration Foundation in 2006
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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