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Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee

Blind early services tn ensures that families are empowered and equipped through specialized programs of support to provide young children who are blind or low vision their absolute …

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Integrity Assessment
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About Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee

Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee is a youth development organization based in BRENTWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $391K. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 853579692.

Founded
Headquarters
Brentwood, TN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Blind early services tn ensures that families are empowered and equipped through specialized programs of support to provide young children who are blind or low vision their absolute best start.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 22%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($878,855)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Brentwood, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 853579692. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 89/100.

Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee is located in Brentwood, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 22% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 22%. Visit the Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee is a youth development organization based in BRENTWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $391K. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 853579692. Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 22%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 853579692, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

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Alison Clougherty
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alison C•••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRMS
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Anita H••••••••
Board Member
AN
Anne F•••••••
DEVELOPMENT MANAGAER
BR
Brandy N•••••
Treasurer
BR
Brandy N••••
Treasurer
DR
Dr R••••• S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GR
Griffin P•••••
BOARD MEMBER
HA
Haley B••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
HE
Henry T••••••
TREASURER
JP
JP W•••••••
Board Member
LI
Lisa S•••••
SECRETARY
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Lyndsay H•••••
PRESIDENT
MA
Martie L•••••••
Board Member
ME
Melissa M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michelle Q••••
Board Member
RO
Robbin S••••••
Board Member
SA
Sandra Z••••••
Chairman
ST
Stacy C•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee This page 89 $1.1 million 1%
Rhizome Action Network Inc 90 $1.0 million 85%
Virginia Valor Fc Llc 90 $2.9 million 88%
Well Child Conference of Elgin 89 $2.7 million -
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck … 89 $2.6 million -
Beyond the Ball Nfp 89 $1.5 million -
Rochester Childfirst Network 89 $6.0 million -
Butte Family Ymca Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Communities in Schools of Peninsula 89 $1.6 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee

What is Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee?
Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Brentwood, United States. Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee is a youth development organization based in BRENTWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $391K. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 853579692.
When was Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee founded?
Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee was founded in 2020.
Who leads Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee?
Alison Clougherty serves as Executive Director.
Where is Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee located?
Headquartered in Brentwood, United States.
What is Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee trustworthy?
Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee's registration number?
IRS EIN: 853579692.
What is Blind-Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee's website?
http://www.blindearlyservices.org