BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION: Form 990, tax year 2013
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- Organization
- BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION (EIN 53-0214281)
- Tax period
- 2013-07-01 to 2014-06-30
- Filed
- 2014-11-13
- IRS object ID
- 201443179349305014
- Schema version
- 2013v3.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2014-11-13T15:18:07-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2014-06-30 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 560747981 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP | BusinessNameLine1 |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1410 SPRING HILL ROAD STE 500 | AddressLine1 |
| City | TYSONS | City |
| State | VA | State |
| ZIP Code | 22102 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2013-07-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 530214281 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | BLIN | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 2023718880 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 477 H STREET NW | AddressLine1 |
| City | WASHINGTON | City |
| State | DC | State |
| ZIP Code | 200012694 | ZIPCode |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | AL AVINA | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 2023718880 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2014-11-11 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | DAVID L JOHNSON | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00188102 | PTIN |
| Phone | 7039700400 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2013 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | AL AVINA | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 477 H STREET NW | AddressLine1 |
| City | WASHINGTON | City |
| State | DC | State |
| ZIP Code | 200012694 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $9,230,611 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.BVA.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Assoc | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationAssocInd |
| Formation | 1945 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | DC | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF BLINDED VETERANS - SEE PART III AND SCHEDULE O | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 11 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 11 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 38 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 277 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $3,292,689 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $5,322,585 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $0 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $0 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $362,621 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $688,004 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $269,744 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $256,048 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $3,925,054 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $6,266,637 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $16,080 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $13,400 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,484,024 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,467,808 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $24,000 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $1,411,186 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $3,012,556 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $3,005,297 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $4,536,660 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $4,486,505 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | -$611,606 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $1,780,132 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $9,646,310 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $11,520,643 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $266,991 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $308,614 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $9,379,319 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $11,212,029 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF BLINDED VETERANS SO THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING THEIR DISABILITIES, THEY MAY TAKE THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE IN THE COMMUNITY. TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN A SPIRIT OF FELLOWSHIP AMONG BLINDED VETERANS SO THAT THEY MAY GIVE MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE TO ONE ANOTHER. TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC SO THEY MAY UNDERSTAND WHAT BLINDED VETERANS MAY ACCOMPLISH AND HOW TO ASSIST BLINDED VETERANS THEY MAY ENCOUNTER IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $1,139,574 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | FIELD SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROGRAMSSEE SCHEDULE O | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $1,313,433 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $400 | GrantAmt |
| Desc | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONSEE SCHEDULE O | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $175,477 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | ADVOCACYSEE SCHEDULE O | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $296,234 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $13,000 | GrantAmt |
| Desc | MEMBERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Expense | $296,234 | TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Grant | $13,000 | TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $2,924,718 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | Yes (1) | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Temp Or Permanent Endowments | 0 | TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | 0 | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | 0 | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | 0 | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | Yes (1) | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | 0 | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With Officer Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | 0 | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 15 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (1) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 38 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 11 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 11 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | Yes (1) | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | Yes (1) | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | Yes (1) | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | Yes (1) | LocalChaptersInd |
| Policies Reference Chapters | Yes (1) | PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | AR | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | AZ | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | CT | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | GA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | IL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MD | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | ME | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MN | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MS | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NC | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | ND | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NJ | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NM | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NV | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NY | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | OH | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | OR | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | PA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | RI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | SC | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | TN | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | UT | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | VA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | WA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | WV | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Own Website | Yes (X) | OwnWebsiteInd |
| Other Website | Yes (X) | OtherWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 2023718880 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 477 H STREET NW | AddressLine1 |
| City | WASHINGTON | City |
| State | DC | State |
| ZIP Code | 20001 | ZIPCode |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (16 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL L HUHN | ||||||
| PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT | 10.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CORNELL | ||||||
| NATIONAL PRESIDENT | 17.50 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DALE STAMPER | ||||||
| NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 15.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MIMMS | ||||||
| NATIONAL TREASURER | 20.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID VAN LOAN | ||||||
| DIRECTOR - DISTRICT 1 | 11.10 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FREDDIE EDWARDS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR - DISTRICT 2 | 16.90 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JOE PARKER | ||||||
| NATIONAL TREASURER | 20.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MOWER | ||||||
| DIRECTOR - DISTRICT 4 | 13.10 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DR GEORGE E STOCKING | ||||||
| DIRECTOR - DISTRICT 5 | 14.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| THOMAS ZAMPIERI | ||||||
| DIRECTOR - DISTRICT 6 | 9.10 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| PETER DAVIS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR - DISTRICT 3 | 18.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ALBERTO AVINA | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.50 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $95,263 | $0 | $2,013 |
| KATHRYN RUAIS | ||||||
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 37.50 | Yes (X) | $108,399 | $0 | $1,663 | |
| BRIGITTE JONES | ||||||
| ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR | 37.50 | Yes (X) | $64,665 | $0 | $1,641 | |
| STUART NELSON | ||||||
| COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR | 37.50 | Yes (X) | $51,860 | $0 | $10,800 | |
| CHERYL SWAIM | ||||||
| DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 37.50 | Yes (X) | $85,558 | $0 | $1,508 | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $405,745 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $17,625 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 3 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | 0 | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (4 entries)
| Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1 | CityContractorAddress/USAddress/City | StateContractorAddress/USAddress/State | ZIP CodeContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCode | ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST PUBLISHING & MAILING CORP | |||||
| 2600 NW TOPEKA BLVD | TOPEKA | KS | 66617 | LETTERSHOP SERVICES | $423,624 |
| PMC INC | |||||
| 4333 DAVENPORT ROAD | FREDERICKSBURG | VA | 22408 | LETTERSHOP & PRINTING SERVICES | $255,764 |
| ALANIZ LLC | |||||
| 425 N IRIS STREET | MT PLEASANT | IA | 52641 | LETTERSHOP & PRINTING SERVICES | $241,302 |
| MARCY YOLLES | |||||
| 168 WOODSIDE TRAIL | ANNAPOLIS | MD | 21401 | PRINTING SERVICES | $161,454 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 4 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Federated Campaigns | $13,612 | FederatedCampaignsAmt |
| Membership Dues | $26,479 | MembershipDuesAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $5,282,494 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $266 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $5,322,585 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $205,714 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $205,714 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $3,440,926 | SecuritiesAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $2,949,511 | SecuritiesAmt |
| Other | $9,125 | OtherAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $491,415 | SecuritiesAmt |
| Other | -$9,125 | OtherAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $482,290 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $482,290 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $9,147 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $5,338 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $3,809 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $3,809 | ExclusionAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | ExclusionExclusionAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAILING LIST RENTAL TO OTHER 501( | 900099 | $206,829 | $206,829 |
| CONVENTION & RELATED | 900099 | $45,410 | $45,410 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $252,239 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $6,266,637 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $0 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $944,052 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part IX | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $13,400 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $13,400 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $461,392 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $60,586 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $296,348 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $104,458 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $685,858 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $470,952 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $207,849 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $7,057 | FundraisingAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,437 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,863 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,175 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $399 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $216,689 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $63,756 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $141,975 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $10,958 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $100,432 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $49,728 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $40,292 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $10,412 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $16,069 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $16,069 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $27,843 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $27,843 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,604,661 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $750,674 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $116,336 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $737,651 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,706 | TotalAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,706 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $977,104 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $415,613 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $128,594 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $432,897 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $9,641 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,491 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,150 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $35,234 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $35,234 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $123,461 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $74,197 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $49,206 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $58 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,380 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,171 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,739 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,470 | FundraisingAmt |
Payments To Affiliates PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $116,152 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $116,152 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $56,911 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $56,911 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $24,135 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $24,135 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | SEE SCH. O: ALLOC. OF I | Desc |
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $902,135 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | -$1,002,255 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $100,120 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $4,486,505 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,924,718 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $150,601 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,411,186 | FundraisingAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Costs | Yes (X) | JointCostsInd |
Total Joint Costs TotalJointCostsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,090,866 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,029,073 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $55,111 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,006,682 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $776,193 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $406,496 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $101,350 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $26,508 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $680,876 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,667,772 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,913 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $32,493 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $41,998 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $13,449 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $2,913,133 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $1,387,377 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,554,408 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,525,756 | EOYAmt |
Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $6,487,572 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $6,848,169 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,646,310 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,520,643 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $266,991 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $308,614 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $266,991 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $308,614 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows SFAS117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,149,755 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $10,962,857 | EOYAmt |
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $229,564 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $249,172 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,379,319 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,212,029 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,646,310 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,520,643 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $1,780,132 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | $52,578 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part XII | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $3,880,975 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $5,957,958 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $5,080,161 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $3,333,809 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $5,717,556 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $23,970,459 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $3,880,975 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $5,957,958 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $5,080,161 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $3,333,809 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $5,717,556 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $23,970,459 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $2,427,658 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $21,542,801 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $221,936 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $244,434 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $223,100 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $251,517 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $261,883 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $1,202,870 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $248,030 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $242,764 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $240,959 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $235,248 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $206,829 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $1,173,830 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $26,347,159 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $101,526 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.81770 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.86480 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $40,000 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $40,000 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $4,446,505 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $4,486,505 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $374,325 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $93,581 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $0 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $0 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $371,181 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $378,619 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $418,239 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $374,325 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $1,542,364 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Lobbying Ceiling | $2,313,546 | LobbyingCeilingAmt |
Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $40,000 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $40,000 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $40,000 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $40,000 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $160,000 | TotalAmt |
Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $92,795 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $94,655 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $104,560 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $93,581 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $385,591 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Ceiling | $578,387 | GrassrootsCeilingAmt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE C, PART II-A | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | BVA SENT LETTERS TO AND MET DIRECTLY WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND LEGISLATORS, AND COMMUNICATED TO ITS MEMBERS BY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS. BVA'S EFFORTS ARE CONCENTRATED ON LEGISLATION AFFECTING BLIND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO BLINDED VETERANS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BVA'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Land LandGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $638,689 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Book Value | $638,689 | BookValueAmt |
Buildings BuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $2,161,283 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $1,313,561 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $847,722 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $113,161 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $73,816 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $39,345 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $1,525,756 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $6,677,167 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Invst | $52,578 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt |
| Donated Services And Use Fclts | $352,614 | DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt |
| Other Revenue | $5,338 | OtherRevenueAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $410,530 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $6,266,637 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | $0 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $6,266,637 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $4,844,457 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services Use Fclts | $352,614 | DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt |
| Other Expenses Included | $5,338 | OtherExpensesIncludedAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $357,952 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $4,486,505 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $0 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $4,486,505 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART X, LINE 2: | THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; ACCORDINGLY, THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT REFLECT A PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. THE ASSOCIATION HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND JUNE 30, 2013. YEARS ENDING ON OR AFTER JUNE 30, 2011 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE TAX AUTHORITIES. |
| PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | FUNDRAISING - DIRECT EXPENSE REFLECTED ON PART VIII, LINE 8B 5,338. |
| PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | FUNDRAISING - DIRECT EXPENSE REFLECTED ON PART VIII, LINE 8B 5,338. |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (2 entries)
| Grant TypeGrantTypeTxt | RecipientRecipientCnt | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Valuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIPS | 7 | $13,000 | CASH |
| SERVICE AWARDS | 2 | $400 | CASH |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | THE ATTENDING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY LISTED ON THE RECIPIENT'S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS CONTACTED BY A BVA EMPLOYEE. FUNDS ARE DISBURSED DIRECTLY TO THAT SCHOOL UPON RECEIPT OF AN INVOICE FOR PAYMENT RATIFYING THE FACT THAT THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (14 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 | THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE THE BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION (BVA) IS THE ONLY CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION (VSO) EXCLUSIVELY DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF AMERICA'S BLINDED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. BVA IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)3 TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1945 IN AVON, CONNECTICUT, BY A SMALL GROUP OF COMBAT-BLINDED VETERANS FROM WORLD WAR II. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE INCLUDES LOCATING BLINDED VETERANS WHO NEED SERVICES, GUIDING THEM THROUGH THE REHABILITATION PROCESS, AND ACTING AS ADVOCATES FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS, INCLUDING THE U.S. CONGRESS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA). BVA ALSO PROVIDES ROLE MODELS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CHALLENGES OF SUBSTANTIAL VISION LOSS CAN BE OVERCOME. THE ASSOCIATION SERVES AS A MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION REGARDING ISSUES AFFECTING BLINDED VETERANS, SUPPORTS VOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER REHABILITATION, AND OFFERS ENCOURAGEMENT AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. VA ESTIMATES THAT SOME 130,000 AMERICAN VETERANS ARE CURRENTLY LEGALLY BLIND, AND THAT AT LEAST HALF OF THESE MEN AND WOMEN REMAIN UNAWARE OF THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR SPECIAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS. THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL VETERANS BECOME BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED EVERY YEAR. BVA PROGRAMS HELP VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES MEET THE CHALLENGES OF SUBSTANTIAL VISION LOSS. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ANY BVA SERVICE AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT A PREREQUISITE. ALL LEGALLY BLINDED VETERANS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE, WHETHER THEY BECAME BLIND DURING COMBAT OR AFTER ACTIVE DUTY DUE TO AGE OR DISEASE. BVA WAS INCORPORATED IN 1947 AND CHARTERED BY CONGRESS IN 1958 TO REPRESENT ALL BLINDED VETERANS. THE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY GRANTS OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE GOVERNMENT; INSTEAD, IT IS SUPPORTED BY THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS WHO REMEMBER THE SACRIFICES OF OUR NATION'S BLINDED VETERANS. THE ORGANIZATION IS MANAGED BY 11 VOTING MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALONG WITH TWO HONORARY MEMBERS INCLUDING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR, WHOSE POSITIONS ARE HELD ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS. THEY GIVE FREELY OF THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES. THEY ARE ALL MEMBERS OF BVA AND ALL MEET THE CRITERIA OF WHAT CONSTITUTES A BLINDED VETERAN AS DEFINED FOR ALL BVA MEMBERS. THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE ALSO MET BY THE NATIONAL SERGEANT-AT-ARMS AND THE NATIONAL CHAPLAIN. BOARD MEMBER TRAVEL INCLUDES ATTENDANCE AT TWO ANNUAL BOARD MEETINGS, ONE HELD AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION LOCATION AND THE OTHER AT BVA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ALSO CONDUCT BUSINESS USING EMAIL AND THROUGH TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. THEY ARE INVOLVED NOT ONLY AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL BUT ALSO WITHIN THE REGION IN WHICH THEY RESIDE, HOLDING OFFICES AND ASSISTING BLINDED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS FISCAL YEAR THE BOARD DONATED MORE THAN 7,300 TOTAL HOURS OF WORK AND MORE THAN $2,500 IN REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES THAT WERE NOT REQUESTED FOR PAYMENT. THE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS MANY COMMITTEES TO OVERSEE AND ADVISE IT. ALL OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE VOLUNTEERS; SOME ARE ON THE BOARD WHILE OTHERS ARE REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. SOME COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE SIMPLY CONCERNED AND INTERESTED SIGHTED CITIZENS WHO WISH TO LEND A HELPING HAND. DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT ON THE BOARD DONATED OVER 100 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME. BVA HAS 53 REGIONAL GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO WHO OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, SOCIAL EVENTS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO VETERANS WITH SUBSTANTIAL VISION LOSS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. REGIONAL GROUPS ALSO INFLUENCE POLICY CHANGES THAT ARE INSTITUTED BY THE ASSOCIATION. LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC, BVA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IS WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO CAPITOL HILL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) CENTRAL OFFICE. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 | A) FIELD SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROGRAMS THE BVA FIELD SERVICE PROGRAM CONSISTS PRIMARILY OF SEVEN NATIONAL FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS AND A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND VETERANS THEMSELVES, WORKING THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO. THE NATIONAL FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS WERE BASED IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES: PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA; THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; DECATUR, GEORGIA; HINES, ILLINOIS; HOUSTON, TEXAS; SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA; AND ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. THEY ARE DEDICATED AND DEVOTED MEMBERS OF BVA'S STAFF. ACTING AS ROLE MODELS, NATIONAL FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS ASSIST BLINDED VETERANS IN TAKING THE FIRST STEPS IN ADJUSTING TO BLINDNESS AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LINKING VETERANS WITH LOCAL SERVICES, ASSURING THAT THE NEWLY BLINDED TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VA BLIND REHABILITATION SERVICES AND ASSISTING THEM WITH THE VA BENEFIT CLAIMS PROCESS. THEY AIM TO HELP VETERANS BRING FOCUS AND DIRECTION TO THEIR LIVES, PROVIDING INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT. UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXITIES AND EMOTIONS THAT ACCOMPANY THE ONSET OF BLINDNESS, FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS ARE EFFECTIVE ROLE MODELS IN HELPING NEWLY BLINDED VETERANS FIND AND FOLLOW THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE. THEY KNOW WHAT IS AVAILABLE ON BOTH A LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL. THEY KNOW WHOM TO CALL, WHAT TO SAY, AND HOW TO CUT THROUGH THE RED TAPE SINCE MUCH OF THEIR EXPERTISE HAS BEEN GAINED FIRSTHAND AS A RESULT OF THEIR OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCES WITH BLINDNESS. DURING FY 2014, THE BVA FIELD SERVICE PROGRAM WAS CONTACTED BY 7,310 VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. VA GRANTED 280 CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION AND PENSION TO VETERANS ASSISTED BY THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE THAN $4,073,745 IN TOTAL RETROACTIVE PAYMENTS AND $245,973 IN MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS. THERE WERE 62 CLAIMS AFFECTING BLINDED VETERANS THAT WERE PROCESSED AT THE BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS. TOTAL NATIONAL FIELD SERVICE OFFICER PENDING CLAIMS STOOD AT 704. IN FY 2014 BVA WAS AWARDED ANOTHER GRANT FROM THE READER'S DIGEST PARTNERS FOR SIGHT FOUNDATION. THIS ONE IS A $15,000 CHALLENGE GRANT WHICH CONTINUES TO ENABLE BVA'S SEVEN FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS TO TRAVEL TO THE 13 REGIONAL VA BRCS TO MEET WITH VETERANS AND STAFF. AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR BVA RECEIVED $10,700 OF THE $15,000 WITH CONTINUED EFFORTS TO RECEIVE THE DONATIONS NECESSARY TO MEET THE CHALLENGE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO CONTINUE ALLOWING THE FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS TO CONNECT WITH AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF VETERANS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, AND TO ASSESS THE STANDARDS OF CARE AT THE BRC FACILITIES. HAVING FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS MEET WITH VA STAFF AS WELL AS VETERANS GIVES A COMPREHENSIVE OVERALL PICTURE OF THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE BRCS. THIS KNOWLEDGE ALLOWS BVA TO BETTER SPREAD BEST PRACTICES FROM ONE BRC TO ANOTHER. THE GRANT CONTINUES TO MEET THE INITIAL GOAL OF ALLOWING THE FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS TO REACH AND ASSIST VETERANS OF WHOM BVA HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN AWARE. FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS HOLD EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOR ALL VETERANS AT THE BRCS THEY VISIT, FOLLOWED BY ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WITH VETERANS WHO NEED FURTHER HELP AND ADVICE. AS BVA COMPILED THE REPORTS FOR READER'S DIGEST PARTNERS FOR SIGHT, IT BECAME CLEAR THAT THE GRANTS NOT ONLY ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF REACHING MORE VETERANS BUT ALSO ENABLE BVA TO BETTER MEET THE CURRENT NEEDS OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED VETERANS. THE FIELD SERVICE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO REVITALIZE THE SITE VISIT PROCESS NOT ONLY TO REVIEW THE BRC BUT TO REVIEW FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE PROVIDED BY THE VA FACILITY. NATIONAL FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS RECEIVED TRAINING TWICE IN FY 2014, ONCE AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, IN AUGUST (FIVE DAYS) AND AGAIN AT MID-WINTER MEETINGS IN WASHINGTON, DC (THREE DAYS IN FEBRUARY). BVA PROVIDED FUNDING FOR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND ASSISTANCE FOR AT LEAST 28 BLINDED VETERANS WITH LIMITED MEANS TO ATTEND VARIOUS VA BLIND REHABILITATION CENTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AS AN ADDITIONAL MEANINGFUL ADJUNCT TO THE BVA FIELD SERVICE PROGRAM, THE VOLUNTEER OFFICES ARE LOCATED IN VA MEDICAL CENTERS, REGIONAL OFFICES, AND OUTPATIENT CLINICS NATIONWIDE. VOLUNTEERS ARE PEER COUNSELORS AND VOLUNTEER NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICERS (VNSOS). THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ANOTHER OUTLET FOR BLINDED VETERANS TO HELP AND SERVE ONE ANOTHER SINCE A LARGE NUMBER OF BVA VOLUNTEERS ARE BLINDED VETERANS THEMSELVES. THEY LISTEN AND SHARE IDEAS IN GROUPS, OFFER INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, ENCOURAGE BLINDED VETERANS TO ENTER REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, AND DEMONSTRATE EQUIPMENT AND AIDS USED BY THE BLIND. THEY ALSO REINFORCE THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL FIELD SERVICE OFFICER BY HELPING TO LIFT FELLOW VETERANS FROM THE DISCOURAGEMENT AND FRUSTRATION THEY OFTEN FACE. BVA VOLUNTEERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO BE GOOD SOURCES OF INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THEY ARE AN IMPORTANT LINK IN THE BVA CHAIN OF SERVICES. A TOTAL OF 209 BVA VOLUNTEERS DONATED 34,165 HOURS OF TIME. AN EXTENSION OF THE FIELD SERVICE PROGRAM, OPERATION PEER SUPPORT (OPS), WAS ESTABLISHED IN FY 2006. OPS CONSTITUTES AN ONGOING EFFORT TO CONNECT NEWLY BLINDED VETERANS FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WITH OTHER OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF) AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) SERVICE MEMBERS. IT ALSO SEEKS TO CONNECT THE NEWLY BLINDED SERVICE MEMBERS WITH BLINDED VETERANS FROM THE FIRST GULF WAR, VIETNAM, KOREA, AND WORLD WAR II. THIS PAST YEAR, EIGHT NEWLY BLINDED SERVICE MEMBERS FROM AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ, ACCOMPANIED BY A SPOUSE OR FAMILY MEMBER, ATTENDED BVA'S 68TH NATIONAL CONVENTION IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. FOUR BRITISH SOLDIERS AND ONE RETURNING BLIND VETERANS UK PARTICIPANT ALSO ACCEPTED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE EDUCATIONAL PEER SUPPORT MEETINGS. ALL EXPENSES OF THE NEW PARTICIPANTS WERE PAID BY BVA'S OPS PROGRAM WHILE 13 ALUMNI RETURNED TO PARTICIPATE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. THEY ALL FELT THE PROGRAM WAS SO BENEFICIAL THAT THEY WANTED TO RETURN AND OFFER ASSISTANCE TO THE NEWLY BLINDED SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WHILE OPS PROVIDES THESE VETERANS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN TOGETHER AT BVA'S NATIONAL CONVENTION IN THE UNITED STATES, A SPIN OFF PROGRAM, PROJECT GEMINI, ALLOWS A SIMILAR FOR HOSTING IN ENGLAND BY BLIND VETERANS UK. IN FY 2014, EFFORTS MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR SIX AMERICAN BLINDED VETERANS TO EXPERIENCE BRITISH HOSPITALITY. ALL OF BVA'S PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY AND ATTRIBUTED TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUALS AND PRIVATE COMPANIES. BVA APPRECIATES AND IS VERY THANKFUL FOR THE CONTINUAL SUPPORT PROVIDED EVERY YEAR. BVA'S WEBSITE, WWW.BVA.ORG, PROVIDES ONE MEANS OF FACILITATING GREATER SUPPORT FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS BY OFFERING ONLINE DONATION CAPABILITIES. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | B) PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION AT THE FOUNDATION OF ALL BVA COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS EFFORTS NATIONALLY IS THE BVA BULLETIN, CURRENTLY A QUARTERLY PERIODICAL SENT TO ALL BLINDED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR WHOM THE ASSOCIATION HAS CONTACT INFORMATION. THE PUBLICATION IS ALSO MAILED TO DOZENS OF LIBRARIES, HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS, VSOS, VA BLIND REHABILITATION SERVICE EMPLOYEES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. FOR OUTREACH AND MARKETING PURPOSES, MULTIPLE COPIES OF THE BULLETIN WERE SENT TO APPROXIMATELY 85 INDIVIDUAL DESTINATIONS. ALTHOUGH THE BULLETIN FOCUSES ON ISSUES AND EVENTS RELATING SPECIFICALLY TO BLINDED VETERANS, IT IS ALSO THE PUBLIC FACE OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT COVERS BOTH GENERAL TOPICS ABOUT VETERANS AS WELL AS BLINDNESS (I.E., TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL ISSUES, ETC.). AVERAGE CIRCULATION OF THE LARGE-PRINT VERSION OF THE BULLETIN WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,125 IN FISCAL YEAR 2014. A COMPACT DISK VERSION, WHICH IS MADE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY, HAD AN AVERAGE CIRCULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 90 FOR THE FOUR ISSUES COMPARED TO 65 THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THE NUMBER OF BVA MEMBERS RECEIVING THE BULLETIN VIA EMAIL IS NOW 175, AN INCREASE OF 12 PERCENT FROM 2013. IT CAN ALSO BE HEARD BY DOWNLOADING AN MP3 FILE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE ON THE BULLETIN PAGE OF THE BVA WEBSITE. THROUGH THE DONATED SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE (NAPS), BVA DISTRIBUTED A SERIES OF NEWSPAPER, RADIO, AND TELEVISION RELEASES HIGHLIGHTING ITS WORK. DURING FY 2014, BVA PRODUCED TWO 2-COLUMN NATIONAL NEWSPAPER RELEASES, ONE SPANISH NEWSPAPER RELEASE, THREE 30-SECOND NATIONAL RADIO RELEASES, ONE SPANISH 60-SECOND RADIO RELEASE, AND TWO 30-SECOND NATIONAL TELEVISION RELEASES. BY VIRTUE OF THE HEAVILY DISCOUNTED PACKAGE SELECTED, THE ASSOCIATION RECEIVED ALL OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION FOR A PAYMENT OF $18,250. ALL OF THE RELEASES PROVIDED AN OUTLINE OF BVA'S MISSION, HISTORY, AND SERVICES, BUT THE LEAD-IN FOR EACH RELEASE DIFFERED FROM ONE RELEASE TO THE NEXT. THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE DONATED MEDIA TIME AND SPACE FOR THE RELEASES AIRED AND PRINTED IN FY 2014, IF PAID FOR BY BVA FOR ACTUAL NEWSPAPER, RADIO, AND TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS, WAS $343,042. THIS DOES NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE 75,530,832 TOTAL UNIQUE VISITORS TO THE TWO 2-COLUMN NEWSPAPER NATIONAL RELEASES AND THE 2-COLUMN SPANISH RELEASE DISTRIBUTED IN FY 2014. NEWS RELEASES WERE AIRED OR PRINTED A TOTAL OF 7,415 TIMES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, A RATHER SIZEABLE INCREASE OF 1,611 OVER THE FIGURE OF 5,704 FOR FY 2013. THE BVA WEBSITE HAS HAD A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN VISITORS OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. IT ATTRACTED AN AVERAGE OF 188 UNIQUE VISITORS PER DAY DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014. A DISPROPORTIONATELY LARGE MAJORITY OF THE VISITS ORIGINATED THROUGH THE GOOGLE SEARCH ENGINE. OTHER SEARCH ENGINES CONTRIBUTED TO THE EFFORT MORE THAN EVER BEFORE BUT STILL TO A LESSER EXTENT THAN DID GOOGLE. ALTHOUGH STILL RELATIVELY SMALL IN NUMBER, THE NUMBER OF VISITS THROUGH LINKS ON OTHER SITES IS INCREASING. THE BVA SITE IS A CONSTANT WORK IN PROGRESS THAT HAS MADE CONSISTENT IMPROVEMENTS BUT WHICH HAS CONSIDERABLE WORK AHEAD IN ORDER TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS MISSION IN THE 21ST CENTURY. IN FY14, BVA UTILIZED TWO PRINT BROCHURES IN SPREADING ITS MESSAGE. ONE IS USED PRIMARILY FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES, REACHING OUT TO OTHER VSOS AND TO OFFICES ON CAPITOL HILL. THE OTHER IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO INTEREST PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS. BVA MAINTAINS SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS ON MAJOR SITES SUCH AS FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE. OVER THE PAST YEARS, BVA HAS ATTRACTED A LARGE FOLLOWING AND CURRENTLY COMMANDS A SOCIAL MEDIA AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 6,000 FOLLOWERS. BVA USES THESE RESOURCES TO SPREAD INFORMATION TO ITS FOLLOWERS ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION'S ACTIVITIES AND RECENT LEGISLATIVE NEWS, AND TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT ISSUES FACING BLINDED VETERANS. SOCIAL MEDIA IS ALSO INSTRUMENTAL IN COORDINATING WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATING BVA FOLLOWERS ABOUT THE HELPFUL RESOURCES AVAILABLE. BVA DISTRIBUTES DIRECT MAIL LITERATURE TO FRIENDS AND PROSPECTIVE SUPPORTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AS PART OF ITS JOINT PUBLIC AWARENESS AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS. THERE ARE SEVERAL CALLS FOR ACTION IN EACH OF THE APPEALS AND EACH IS INTENDED TO ENCOURAGE THE AUDIENCE TO GET DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN MEANINGFUL WAYS TO HELP THE ASSOCIATION CARRY OUT ITS MISSION. THE FIRST IS A REQUEST FOR NAMES, ADDRESSES, AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF BLINDED VETERANS WHO MIGHT NEED ASSISTANCE. RESPONSES ARE PASSED ALONG TO BVA NATIONAL FIELD SERVICE OFFICERS FOR ACTION. THE SECOND IS A REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS TO DISTRIBUTE EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE TO REACH BLINDED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. INFORMATIONAL BROCHURES ARE MAILED TO THOSE RESPONDING. THE THIRD IS A REQUEST TO LEARN "WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SEE A BLIND PERSON" AND TO ACT ACCORDINGLY WHEN MEETING SUCH AN INDIVIDUAL. THERE IS A FOURTH CALL FOR ACTION IN SOME OF THE APPEALS. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR FRIENDS AND PROSPECTIVE DONORS TO WRITE A PERSONAL MESSAGE ON AN ENCLOSED GREETING CARD AND MAIL IT TO A BLINDED VETERAN THROUGH BVA. BVA RECEIVES THOUSANDS OF THESE CARDS AND DELIVERS THEM TO BLINDED VETERANS IN REHABILITATION CENTERS AROUND THE COUNTRY. EACH CALL FOR ACTION IS IN SUPPORT OF BVA'S MISSION TO LOCATE AND ASSIST BLINDED VETERANS AND TO HELP THEM TAKE THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACES IN SOCIETY AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT BLINDNESS ISSUES. RECIPIENT RESPONSES ARE RECORDED WHEN POSSIBLE. BVA ALLOCATES A PORTION OF ITS DIRECT MAIL EXPENSES TO PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL ACCORDING TO AICPA STATEMENT OF POSITION 98-2 (SOP 98-2), ACCOUNTING FOR COSTS OF ACTIVITIIES OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT INCLUDE FUNDRAISING, NOW CODIFIED IN FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION 958-720, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES-OTHER EXPENSES (ASC 958-720). BVA UNDERTAKES A PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF ITS ACTIVITIES TO DETERMINE IF THE PURPOSE, AUDIENCE, AND CONTENT CRITERIA ARE MET AND, IF SO, APPLIES A SYSTEMATIC, RATIONAL JOINT COST ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY. BVA MAKES ITS FINANCIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND WATCHDOG AGENCIES. BVA ADHERES TO THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH BY THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (#10513), THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WISE GIVING ALLIANCE, AND GUIDESTAR.ORG. BVA IS PROUD TO DISPLAY ITS SEAL AWARDED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AS AN ACCREDITED CHARITY. BVA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS DISTRIBUTES BROCHURES, EXTRA COPIES OF THE BULLETIN, AND OVERRUNS FROM ITS DIRECT MAIL PIECES TO REGIONAL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL BLINDED VETERANS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN OUTREACH EFFORTS LOCALLY. THE MAILING OF THE MATERIALS IS PARTICULARLY HEAVY IN THE EARLY AUTUMN AS BVA REGIONAL GROUPS PREPARE FOR WHITE CANE SAFETY AWARENESS DAY AND VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES. BLINDED VETERANS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES ARE FREQUENTLY INVOLVED IN PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOLS, LOCAL CHAPTERS OF OTHER VSOS LOCATED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND LOCAL GROUPS SUCH AS LIONS AND ROTARY CLUBS. AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION, BVA PRESENTS AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES TO HONOR INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS. THE MAJOR GENERAL MELVIN J. MAAS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IS PRESENTED TO A VETERAN WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED BLINDNESS THAT PROVES HIMSELF/HERSELF OUTSTANDING IN EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE AND ADJUSTMENT TO DAILY LIVING. THE DAVID L. SCHNAIR AWARD IS PRESENTED TO A VOLUNTEER FOR HIS/HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE BVA VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. THE IRVING DIENER AWARD IS PRESENTED TO THE BVA MEMBER WHO HAS MADE AN OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF HIS/HER REGIONAL GROUP. A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION IS TO RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND EMPLOYERS WHO HAVE PROVIDED OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO BLINDED VETERANS AND/OR TO BVA AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL. IN FY 2014, AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION IN SPOKANE, WA, THE MAAS AND SCHNAIR AWARDS WERE REWARDED AND THREE CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION WERE PRESENTED TO DESERVING INDIVIDUALS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | C) ADVOCACY THE ASSOCIATION'S CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER DESIGNATES BVA AS THE ORGANIZATIONAL ADVOCATE FOR ALL BLINDED VETERANS BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT. THE BVA NATIONAL PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBERS, AND NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS STAFF MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PRESENT TESTIMONY BEFORE BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON VETERANS AFFAIRS IN ORDER TO SHARE INFORMATION AND CONCERNS RELATED TO SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY VA TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLINDED VETERANS. THEY ALSO MEET PERIODICALLY WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, THEIR KEY STAFF, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD), THE WHITE HOUSE, AND VA OFFICIALS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THEM REGARDING THE UNIQUE AND SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE BLINDED AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED VETERANS IN AMERICA. BVA'S EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS SEEK TO ENHANCE THE SPECIALIZED REHABILITATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED BY VA. THE GOALS ARE TO ASSIST BLINDED VETERANS IN THE ACCEPTANCE OF AND ADJUSTMENT TO THE LOSS OF VISION AND TO HELP THEM ACQUIRE THE ADAPTIVE SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE SUCCESSFULLY REINTEGRATED INTO THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. ACTIVE EFFORTS ARE CONTINUALLY MADE TO EDUCATE FEDERAL AGENCIES AND LEGISLATORS. SUCH EFFORTS ARE THE IMPORTANT MEANS BY WHICH BLINDED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS EVENTUALLY BECOME EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO ACCESS THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND BENEFITS THEY HAVE EARNED. BVA CONTINUED TO BE VERY EFFECTIVE THIS PAST YEAR, PRESENTING BLINDED VETERANS' PRIORITY ISSUES BEFORE CONGRESS AND CONGRESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS IN A VARIETY OF MEETINGS AND HEARINGS. ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES ALSO MET FREQUENTLY WITH OTHER VETERAN'S SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, DISABILITY ADVOCACY ASSOCIATIONS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM VA AND DOD. BVA'S NATIONAL PRESIDENT PRESENTED HIS ANNUAL TESTIMONY IN FEBRUARY BEFORE THE JOINT HOUSE AND SENATE VA COMMITTEES. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES WERE SENT BY EMAIL TO THE BVA BOARD, STAFF, MEMBERS AND REGIONAL GROUPS. NUMEROUS MEETINGS WITH VARIOUS CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES AND A VARIETY OF COMMITTEES WERE ATTENDED IN AN EFFORT TO ACTIVELY MONITOR AND SUPPORT THE WIDE VARIETY OF LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS THAT IMPACTS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. BVA, IN CONCERT WITH OTHER MAJOR VSOS, PROVIDED THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT FY 2014-FY 2015 ADVANCED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE VHA BUDGET WERE INCREASED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VETERANS' HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS. CONTINUED EFFORTS WERE DEVOTED THIS PAST YEAR TO DOD'S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VISION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (VCE) AND DEFENSE VETERANS EYE INJURY VISION REGISTRY (DVEIVR). AS A RESULT, VCE HAS INCREASED DOD STAFFING TO TEN AND VHA IS PLANNING INCREASED STAFFING (INTERVIEWS ARE IN PROGRESS). BVA CONTINUES TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR OIF AND OEF VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY VISUAL SYSTEM DYSFUNCTION TO ENSURE THAT SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND VISION RESEARCH ARE FUNDED. BVA'S EFFORTS WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN TRYING TO SECURE ADDITIONAL VA CO-OPERATIONAL FUNDING FOR FY 2014- 2015 IN THE VA BUDGET FOR VCE. EFFORTS TO FULLY IMPLEMENT DVEIVR CONTINUE WITH DOD INSERTING 17,375 SERVICE MEMBERS' RECORDS INTO THE SYSTEM. VA, HOWEVER, HAS LAGGED FAR BEHIND IN PROVIDING EXTRACTORS ACCESS TO CLINICAL EYE RECORDS IN THE VA VIST DATABASE. WORKING WITH THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EYE AND VISION RESEARCH (NAEVR), BVA ATTENDED MEETINGS WITH KEY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND KEY BUDGET STAFF WITH THE AIM OF INCREASING THE CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR VISION. BVA CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR ALTERNATIVE DEFENSE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) VISION RESEARCH PROGRAMS, SECURING $10 MILLION IN FY 2014 FUNDING FOR THE VISION TRAUMA RESEARCH PROGRAM (VTRP) FUNDING, AND $10 MILLION FOR FY 2015 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS FOR VTRP. BVA CONTINUES TO MONITOR THE WAITING TIMES, LENGTH OF STAYS, AND STAFFING FOR THE 13 EXISTING VABLIND CENTERS TO ENSURE THAT VETERANS RECEIVE THE REHABILITATION THAT IS AVAILABLE TO THEM. BVA HAS ALSO BEEN ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN SPECIAL WORK GROUPS ESTABLISHED BY VA PROSTHETICS & SENSORY AIDS SERVICE (PSAS) TO DEVELOP PRESCRIPTION RECOMMENDATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROSTHETIC APPLIANCES FOR BLINDED VETERANS. BVA IS ON THE VA WORK GROUP CHARGED WITH DEVELOPING VARIOUS SPECIFICATIONS AND THE ISSUANCE OF HANDBOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMPUTERS AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES FOR BLINDED AND LOW-VISION VETERANS. BVA WORKED TO HAVE THE BENEFICIARY TRAVEL SECTION OF THE U.S CODE CHANGED TO INCLUDE TRAVEL BENEFITS TO ONE OF THE 13 REGIONAL BLIND REHABILITATION CENTERS FOR INPATIENT ADMISSION FOR BLINDED VETERANS CURRENTLY NOT ELIGIBLE. THESE EFFORTS CONTINUE WITH LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN BOTH THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE VA COMMITTEES, RESPECTIVELY. BVA CONTINUED FREQUENT MEETINGS WITH VA VETERANS TRAVEL PROGRAM OFFICIALS. BVA CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR VA TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 508 OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT BY MAKING ALL ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY WITHIN THE VA SYSTEMS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO BLINDED VETERANS AND FURTHER ELIMINATING PROBLEMS OF ACCESS. THE VA ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPROPRIATED $11 MILLION IN FUNDING AND 17 FULL TIME STAFF WERE HIRED IN FY 2014. BVA CONTINUED ITS MANY VISITS WITH BLINDED OIF AND OEF SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THE NEW WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER. BVA CONTINUED TO LOCATE SERVICE MEMBERS AND RAISE FUNDS NEEDED FOR ELIGIBLE BLINDED VETERANS TO JOIN BVA'S OPERATION PEER SUPPORT AND PROJECT GEMINI INITIATIVES. BVA JOINED WITH OTHER VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN A NUMBER OF PARTNERSHIPS. BVA SUBMITS PERTINENT INFORMATION ON VA BLIND REHABILITATION SERVICES, OIF AND OEF-RELATED EYE INJURIES, AND TBI VISION SYSTEM IMPAIRMENTS, THUS RAISING AWARENESS AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT THESE INJURIES AND THE ISSUES SURROUNDING THEM. BVA ALSO PARTICIPATES WITH OTHER BLINDNESS ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS IN MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP (LWG) TO ASSURE THAT ALL BLINDED INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE THE SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS THEY DESERVE. BVA CONTINUES TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AT ALL LEVELS REGARDING THE NEEDS OF BLINDED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND SUBSEQUENT VISUAL DYSFUNCTION. THIS OCCURS BY PROVIDING THE NEWS MEDIA WITH INFORMATION ON THE ISSUES SURROUNDING THESE VISION INJURIES. SUCH EFFORTS HAVE RESULTED IN NEWSPAPER, RADIO, RESEARCH ARTICLES IN VARIOUS MEDIA OUTLETS, MAKING BVA WELL KNOWN FOR ADVOCACY IN THIS AREA. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | D) MEMBERSHIP BVA IS A MEMBERSHIP-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION. MEMBERSHIP IN BVA CONSTITUTES MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS IN A LOCAL REGIONAL GROUP. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO BE A MEMBER TO BENEFIT FROM THE SERVICES BVA PROVIDES. IN FACT, BVA OFFERS THE CHOICE OF THE DIGITAL OR PRINT VERSION OF THE QUARTERLY BVA BULLETIN TO ANY BLINDED VETERAN REGARDLESS OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS. THE BVA BULLETIN IS A VALUABLE RESOURCE THAT BLINDED VETERANS FIND USEFUL IN ORDER TO KEEP ABREAST OF RELEVANT INFORMATION. BVA MEMBERSHIP ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET NEW PEOPLE FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES, TO ESTABLISH FRIENDSHIPS, AND TO GAIN A VOICE AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTIONS. WITHOUT MEMBERSHIP, THE AFOREMENTIONED PROGRAMS WOULD NOT EXIST SINCE THEY HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS AND DEVELOPED WITH THEIR NEEDS IN MIND. A BLINDED VETERAN CAN JOIN AS EITHER AN ANNUAL OR A LIFE MEMBER. BVA'S MEMBERSHIP TOTAL HAS GROWN STEADILY OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES. IN FY 2014, THERE WERE 455 NEW MEMBERS. FROM 1992 THROUGH 2014, THE ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP INCREASED FROM 7,252 TO 11,111. THIS FIGURE REPRESENTS A LARGE NUMBER OF RENEWALS OF LAPSED MEMBERSHIPS AS WELL AS NEW MEMBERS THAT HAD NEVER JOINED BEFORE. ALL LIFE MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DEPOSITED INTO A LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND, WHICH IS MANAGED BY A LIFE MEMBERSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTED BY THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT. THE DUES ARE INVESTED AND THE ANNUAL EARNINGS (INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS) ARE APPORTIONED TO THE REGIONAL GROUP BASED ON THE NUMBER OF LIFE MEMBERS IN EACH GROUP. BVA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS DOES NOT BENEFIT FINANCIALLY AT ALL FROM THE LIFE MEMBERSHIP DUES BUT ONLY MANAGES, OR ADMINISTERS, THE FUND WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND AN EXTERNAL PORTFOLIO MANAGER. IT IS A BOARD-DESIGNATED FUND. E) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM BVA'S KATHERN F. GRUBER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM COMPLETED ITS 31ST YEAR. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OPEN TO A DEPENDENT CHILD, GRANDCHILD, OR SPOUSE OF A BLINDED VETERAN OR AN ACTIVE-DUTY BLINDED SERVICE MEMBER OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES. THE BLINDNESS MAY BE EITHER SERVICE-CONNECTED OR NONSERVICE-CONNECTED. FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-14, THERE WERE SIX SCHOLARSHIPS OF $2,000 EACH. THE THOMAS H. MILLER SCHOLARSHIP HAS COMPLETED ITS 3RD YEAR, ANNUALLY AWARDING ONE SCHOLARSHIP OF $1,000. THE GUIDELINES ARE THE SAME AS THOSE ESTABLISHED FOR THE KATHERN F. GRUBER SCHOLARSHIP BUT WITH ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION TOWARDS MUSIC AND FINE ARTS STUDENTS WHEN POSSIBLE AND APPLICABLE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ASSEMBLED AT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION HAVE VOTING RIGHTS AND ARE THE SUPREME AUTHORITY OF THE ASSOCIATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ASSEMBLED AT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION ELECT THE NATIONAL OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE DISTRICT DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRICT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ASSEMBLED AT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION APPROVE ISSUES AND AMENDMENTS THAT ARISE REGARDING LAWS, BYLAWS, REGULATIONS, OR POLICIES ADOPTED BY SAID MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BY THE PREPARER. IT IS EMAILED TO THE FINANCIAL EXPERT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO ALONG WITH THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REVIEW THE RETURN TOGETHER AND DISCUSS ANY ISSUES OF CONCERN. THEY MAY INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY SPEAK WITH THE PREPARER TO DISCUSS THEIR CONCERNS OR REVIEW THE FORM IN DETAIL. AFTER ANY CHANGES ARE MADE, A COPY IS SENT TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. ANY COMMENTS THEY HAVE ARE REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED WITH THE PREPARER. WHEN COMPLETED, THE FORM 990 IS SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | BVA'S WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY QUESTIONNAIRE IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND APPROPRIATE OUTSIDE PARTIES BY THE CFO PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL CONVENTION. THE CFO ENSURES THAT ALL QUESTIONNAIRES ARE COMPLETED, REVIEWS THEM, AND DISCLOSES ANY CONFLICTS AT THE PRE-CONVENTION BOARD MEETING. BOARD MEMBERS WHO HAVE CONFLICTS DO NOT VOTE ON ANY ISSUES PERTAINING TO THAT CONFLICT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THEY MEET ANNUALLY, AND AS NEEDED, TO REVIEW, DETERMINE, AND APPROVE ANY CHANGES TO BE MADE TO THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPARES THE SALARIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES AGAINST EITHER SALARY SURVEYS PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTIES, OR COMPARABILITY DATA FROM PEER ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE HOW THEY COMPARE AGAINST THE COMPETITIVE MARKET. THIS COMPARISON HAS HISTORICALLY SHOWN TRENDS OF COMPARABILITY IN SOME POSITIONS AND BELOW PEERS IN OTHERS. THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS RECOMMENDATIONS AND INPUT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DURING DELIBERATIONS REGARDING OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. USUALLY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE GOES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEN DISCUSSING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION WITHOUT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESENT. DURING THIS TIME THEY EVALUATE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE AND DETERMINE COMPENSATION. THESE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED. THE PRESIDENT INFORMS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ANY CHANGES AFTER THE MEETING IS ADJOURNED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE BYLAWS AND CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE AVAILABLE ON BVA'S WEBSITE, ALONG WITH THE FORM 990. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | BUILDING MAINTANANCE: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 30,167. TOTAL EXPENSES 30,167. BULLETIN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 76,310. TOTAL EXPENSES 76,310. PRINTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,233. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,368. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 96,509. TOTAL EXPENSES 116,110. PROFESSIONAL FEES: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 13,648. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 23,000. TOTAL EXPENSES 36,648. PUBLIC RELATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,450. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,450. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 27,312. TOTAL EXPENSES 27,312. WEB DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 12,790. TOTAL EXPENSES 12,790. DIRECT MAIL DATA PROCESSING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 39,676. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,125. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 38,813. TOTAL EXPENSES 80,614. DIRECT MAIL DONOR PROCESSING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 38,555. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,065. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 37,716. TOTAL EXPENSES 78,336. DIRECT MAIL LIST RENTAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 47,200. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,528. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 46,173. TOTAL EXPENSES 95,901. DIRECT MAIL PACKAGE AND SHIPPING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 494,683. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 26,492. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 483,919. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,005,094. DIRECT MAIL PRODUCTION COST: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,777. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 631. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 11,521. TOTAL EXPENSES 23,929. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | THE REVIEW PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. |