2018-01-16T11:05:31-07:00 2017-06-30 990 2016-07-01 042106173 THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC CARR 6179696200 770 CENTRE STREET NEWTON MA 024582530 Gregory Donnelly President and CEO 6179696200 2018-01-16 74.94.176.158 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z GREGORY J DONNELLY 770 CENTRE STREET NEWTON MA 02458 7578266 0 X www.carroll.org X 1947 MA The mission of The Carroll Center for the Blind is to empower those who are blind and visually impaired to achieve independence and lead a fulfilling life. Established in 1936, The Carroll Center serves blind and visually impaired people of all ages by providing rehabilitation, skills training, and educational opportunities to achieve independence, self-sufficiency and self-fulfillment and by educating our communities regarding the potential of persons who are blind and visually impaired. For over 80 years, The Carroll Center has pioneered innovative services for the blind and visually impaired by developing methods for people with low vision to learn the skills to be independent in their homes, in class settings, and in their work places, preparing them for diverse opportunities for success and independent living. 16 16 136 233 0 0 1206506 1701099 5027014 5482038 28969 27693 154359 166664 6416848 7377494 0 0 0 0 5279814 4961543 0 0 386560 1805186 1749358 7085000 6710901 -668152 666593 7164921 7620758 585457 362342 6579464 7258416 Rehabilitation to newly blind adults and those with low vision; independent travel and living skills to low vision and blind persons of all ages; school based education to low vision and blind children grades K-12. 0 0 1961353 0 1880719 Rehabilitation Training Programs. In a residential setting, a blind person is taught adaptive daily living skills, cane travel, braille, keyboarding and other computer skills, assistive technology, mobile phone use, sensory training, fencing as an aid to orientation, balance and mobility, personal counseling, woodworking to gain non-visual skills and confidence and vocational readiness skills. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 828 weeks of service were provided to 90 clients. 2007209 0 2400706 Educational Service Programs. We provide services to children who have low vision or are blind and attend public, private or charter schools in their community. Our teachers work with local educators in providing instruction in braille, adaptive technology training, learning-media assessments, alternative materials, and overall access to the curriculum. In addition, summer and weekend programs are provided to these children to help them develop blindness skills, socialize with others, and further their independence. In fiscal year 2016-17, 351 school-aged children received 15,343 hours of specialized instruction. Community Mobility Program: For fiscal year 2017 664 blind adults were provided with 6,756 hours of orientation and mobility instruction in their homes, places of work, and colleges and communities by our certified orientation and mobility instructors. 644000 0 700000 Massachusetts Accessible Instructional Materials Library (AIM): Under contract with the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DOE), The Carroll Center for the Blind manages the state mandated service of acquiring, maintaining and distributing specialized instructional materials for blind and visually impaired students, ages 0-21 in Massachusetts. The AIM library served approximately 2,901 students of whom 1,725 were legally blind and registered with The American Printing House for the Blind for Federal Quota. A total of 6,269 materials were distributed by the AIM Library in fiscal year 2016-17 to 1,953 eligible students. 674082 0 500513 Form 990, Part III, 4d, Other Program Services: Computer Training: Computer training is provided to persons who have low-vision or are blind so that they may become familiar with assistive technologies and computer applications so they can be employed, attend school and engage independently in the community. Special software is used that enlarges screen resolution, speech output programs, braille displays, and other similar tools. Instruction is provided at the Center's Rachael Rosenbaum Technology Center and at job sites. Technology services were provided to approximately 58 individuals who received 121 weeks of instruction during fiscal 2017. Outdoor Enrichment: The Center organizes a recreational sailing in the summer months. During fiscal 2017 44 persons engaged in sailing by approximately 9 volunteers who provided 90 voluntary service hours. Project Search: This program provides on the job training within a hospital setting and provides job readiness and placement services to several clients annually. The Carroll Store: We sell over 500 different products that helps persons with vision loss live independently. These include canes, magnifiers, talking watches/clocks, talking and assistive daily living aids, video magnification devices, sunglasses, braille writing devices, labeling aids and more. Over 1,300 customers purchased from the store annually. 674082 0 500513 5286644 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 58 0 1 136 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA NY X X X Edward Moller CFO 6179696200 770 CENTRE STREET NEWTON MA 024582597 David A Cifrino Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Philip Johnston Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 John J McCarthy Esq Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Arthur ONeill Board Member and Interim President 37.5 0 X X 40002 0 0 Mary Ann P Sullivan Board Member and Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Stephen E Butler Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Carol A Covell Board Member & Chairperson 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Lotfi B Meribet OD PhD Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Stephen Hines Board Member and Secretary 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Kathleen Sullivan D'Eramo Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Carl O Richardson III Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Christopher Kauders Former Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Scott A Faust Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Martha Steele Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Richard W Curtis Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Joseph F Abely Former President and Former Board Member 37.5 0 X X X 68283 0 3073 William H McMahon IV Former Board Member (deceased) 1 0 X 0 0 0 Rosellen Sullivan Director 1.5 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gregory J Donnelly President and CEO 37.5 0 X 79539 0 7315 Kathereine L Leahy CFO/Director of Finance (to Jan 2017) 37.5 0 X 103091 0 10046 Diane M Newark Chief Development Officer (to Dec 2016) 37.5 0 X 125925 0 9296 416840 0 29730 2 1 0 0 Glendale Senior Dining 749 E Industrial Park Drive Manchester NH 03109 Kitchen and food service 206851 1 0 0 0 0 0 1701099 0 1701099 Rehabilitation & employment training 624310 1880719 1880719 0 0 Orientation & Mobility Services 624310 553450 553450 0 0 Grades K-12 Education Services 624310 1847256 1847256 0 0 Computer training 624310 305274 305274 0 0 Instructional Materials Library 624310 700000 700000 0 0 195339 195339 0 0 5482038 27491 27491 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11580 0 0 0 11580 0 11580 11580 0 0 56240 0 56038 0 202 0 202 202 0 0 125907 0 48826 77081 77081 172943 95908 77035 77035 0 0 968 968 0 0 968 7377494 5599314 0 77081 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 259218 51642 207576 0 0 0 0 0 3874812 3177966 482927 213919 56555 41631 10730 4194 451396 391658 39762 19976 319562 255405 48831 15326 0 0 0 0 10147 0 0 10147 25200 0 25200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 210519 119283 43821 47415 0 0 0 0 53506 30091 19158 4257 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 258928 201338 47565 10025 123967 120210 3242 515 0 0 0 0 11028 7100 3578 350 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 151858 118412 26590 6856 84118 66224 14384 3510 Marketing 44436 8523 35612 301 Kitchen & Food Service 222888 217139 4783 966 Library materials & supplies 439681 439681 0 0 Training supplies 29933 29933 0 0 83149 10408 23938 48803 6710901 5286644 1037697 386560 791 1181670 268916 0 117000 10000 1172879 861345 0 0 0 0 0 0 100579 80547 182695 140651 6371467 2885603 3572186 3485864 1734875 1850681 15000 10000 7164921 7620758 263930 101565 321527 260777 585457 362342 X 5812645 6371833 180552 300316 586267 586267 6579464 7258416 7164921 7620758 666593 12359 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 1606648 1657918 1289715 1278184 1468085 7300550 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1606648 1657918 1289715 1278184 1468085 7300550 705779 6594771 20846 17046 28863 32961 27491 127207 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7427757 172943 0.88785 0.83231 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 9625 9625 0 Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 Line 1-i A Board Member provides outreach efforts to the Massachusetts State Legislature and to other Massachusetts state agencies on a paid basis. 1734875 1372 40050 0 -74384 0 1850681 2501854 0 -21288 0 745691 0 1734875 3362264 503 -27185 0 833728 0 2501854 2378084 15169 2458928 0 1489917 0 3362264 3059294 25000 20903 0 727113 0 2378084 0.68 0.32 0 0 0 0 189659 189659 0 5439148 2276487 3162661 0 0 0 0 0 742660 609116 133544 0 0 0 0 3485864 0 Accrued payroll 109856 Accrued Vacation 91252 Federal taxes withheld 38648 All other 21021 260777 7534587 12359 0 0 144734 157093 7377494 0 0 0 7377494 6855635 0 0 0 144734 144734 6710901 0 0 0 6710901 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Board designated endowment funds are used to meet and/or supplement the working capital needs of the organization. The Endowment revenue is unrestricted and will be used to supplement the working capital needs of the organization. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d As reported in Section VIII Line 8a of Form 990, the Center has an annual fundraising event, the Carroll Walk for Independence, the direct expenses of which are part of Total Expenses and losses per the audited financial statements, but for purposes of Form 990 such direct expenses of $48,826 are deducted from the event revenue on Schedule VIII. As reported in Section VIII, Line 10b of Form 990, the Center maintains an inventory for sale to clients and former clients, of independent living aids and appliances for those who are blind or have low vision. The cost of items sold is reported on Line 10b of $95,908 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d As reported in Section VIII Line 8a of Form 990, the Center has an annual fundraising event, the Carroll Walk for Independence, the direct expenses of which are part of Total Expenses and losses per the audited financial statements, but for purposes of Form 990 such direct expenses of $48,826 are deducted from the event revenue on Schedule VIII. As reported in Section VIII, Line 10b of Form 990, the Center maintains an inventory for sale to clients and former clients, of independent living aids and appliances for those who are blind or have low vision. The cost of items sold is reported on Line 10b of $95,908 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. Carroll Walk for Independence 125907 0 125907 0 0 0 0 0 48826 0 0 125907 0 125907 0 0 0 0 0 48826 48826 77081 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Joseph F Abely Former President and Former Board Member 68283 0 0 0 0 0 2069 0 0 0 70352 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The members of the Corporation are also members of the Board of Directors. Their duties include the election and appointment of Officers and Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The members of the Corporation are authorized to elect the Board of Directors and Officers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Carroll Center's Finance Office prepares the Form 990, which is reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, the President and the organization's independent certified public accountants. Thereafter, it is submitted to the organization's governing body for their information, review, and comments. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each Board Member is required to sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The organization utilizes local and national survey information from Vision Serve Alliance which is reviewed by the Board's Personnel committee and others as may be required. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 In accordance with recommendations of Guidestar and the Boston Better Business Bureau the organization posts its conflict of interest policy on its website. The following items are not posted on the website: Articles of Organization, corporate by-laws and audited financial statements. The Articles of Organization and the by-laws are available for viewing at the website of the Office of the Massachusetts Secretary of State, Corporations Division. Audited financial statements are available for viewing and or downloading from the Massachusetts Public Charities Division, Office of the Attorney General of Massachusetts. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g This includes independent contractor grantwriter for $22,255 and professional fees for database support to our Blackbaud system of $25,160. There is no late filing. We filed for an automatic 6 month extension and it has been granted.